14 Facts About Andy Parkinson

Andrew John Parkinson was born on 27 May 1979 and is an English former professional footballer and youth team manager of Tranmere Rovers.

Andy Parkinson played for Tranmere Rovers where he featured in the 2000 Football League Cup final, he went on to play for Sheffield United, Notts County, Grimsby Town, Cambridge United, Gateshead and Accrington Stanley before finishing his carree in the Welsh Premier League with spells at Aberystwyth Town and Prestatyn Town.

Andy Parkinson signed for Tranmere Rovers who were managed by former Liverpool striker John Aldridge.

Andy Parkinson settled into Rovers first team squad with the club plying their trade in the second tier of English football.

Andy Parkinson struggled to hold down a first team place at Bramall Lane and was made available for loan.

Andy Parkinson was then signed by Notts County for two separate loan spells before having his contract terminated by mutual consent at United in May 2004.

Andy Parkinson remained at Meadow Lane for two seasons, and he was eventually released when his two-year contract expired.

Andy Parkinson later paid tribute to the work and skill of Greg Reid, the Cambridge United physio, for the speed and quality of his recovery.

Andy Parkinson was part of the Cambridge squad that suffered defeat to Torquay United in the 2009 Conference Premier Play Off final at Wembley.

Andy Parkinson had his contract with Cambridge United terminated by mutual consent on 1 February 2010.

Andy Parkinson signed for Gateshead on 16 February 2010, making his debut the same day against Barrow.

Andy Parkinson made his European debut in July 2013 as Prestatyn defeated Latvians Lepajas Metalurgs in the Europa League 1st qualifying round.

Andy Parkinson was appointed Youth Team manager of Tranmere Rovers in late 2015.

In 2020, Andy Parkinson had a spell as joint caretaker manager of Tranmere until the appointment of Keith Hill.