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16 Facts About Andy Millen

1.

Andrew Frank Millen was born on 10 June 1965 and is a Scottish professional football coach and former player.

2.

Andy Millen continued to play for St Mirren in the Scottish Premier League aged 42.

3.

Andy Millen played for Queen's Park in the Scottish Third Division, aged 45.

4.

Andy Millen earned fame later in his career for continuing to play at a senior level despite his advanced professional age.

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Andy Millen broke the record set by Aberdeen goalkeeper Jim Leighton, who was aged 41 years and 302 days when he last played in the SPL.

6.

Gus MacPherson argued that Andy Millen's record is more notable because Andy Millen played in the more physical role of an outfield player.

7.

Andy Millen announced his intention to retire from first team football in June 2008.

8.

Andy Millen continued working as assistant manager to Gus MacPherson after retiring as a player.

9.

Andy Millen was appointed as Billy Reid's new assistant at Hamilton Academical in July 2010.

10.

Andy Millen was appointed assistant manager of Queen of the South on his 46th birthday on 10 June 2011.

11.

Andy Millen parted company with Queens on 30 April 2012, alongside MacPherson, after the club was relegated to the Scottish Second Division.

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Andy Millen then became assistant to Mark Roberts at Ayr United and was appointed caretaker manager in December 2014, after Roberts was sacked.

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Andy Millen was appointed Development Squad Manager at Greenock Morton in May 2015.

14.

Andy Millen left the club in May 2017 to take any opportunity elsewhere.

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Andy Millen then became assistant manager to Alex Dyer, but left Kilmarnock in February 2021 after Tommy Wright was appointed manager.

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In March 2021, Andy Millen returned to Greenock Morton as assistant manager under his ex-manager at St Mirren, Gus MacPherson.