22 Facts About Calvin Andrew

Calvin Hyden Andrew was born on 19 December 1986 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Calvin Andrew moved on to Championship club Crystal Palace, where injuries dogged him.

Calvin Andrew joined Mansfield Town for a brief stay in August 2013.

Calvin Andrew signed with York City for a brief spell in March 2014 before joining Rochdale four months later.

Calvin Andrew stayed at Rochdale for six seasons, making 231 league and cup appearances.

Calvin Andrew had to return to Crystal Palace after tweaking his hamstring during his fourth game for Brighton.

Calvin Andrew then returned to Albion, now managed by his former Grimsby boss Russell Slade, to complete his loan spell and help the club to avoid relegation.

Calvin Andrew enjoyed another brief spell in and around the Palace first-team, before joining Swindon Town on loan in March after two months on the sidelines; the move reunited him with Paul Hart, who was Andrew's manager at Palace for a brief time in early 2010.

Calvin Andrew was given a new contract at the end of the season, having won over the fans with his hard-working style of play.

Calvin Andrew failed to score in 10 matches for the Orient, though he only started two matches at Brisbane Road.

Calvin Andrew left Palace in May 2012 after manager Dougie Freedman rejected the opportunity to offer him a new contract.

Calvin Andrew stated that "it's no one's fault but my own" for not making the most of the brief first-team opportunities he had been given.

On 2 August 2012, Calvin Andrew played for Crawley Town in a pre-season friendly with Charlton Athletic but failed to earn a contract with the club.

Calvin Andrew joined League Two club Port Vale on 26 November 2012 on a two-month contract; the move came days after the club failed to secure Lee Hughes on loan.

The move reunited him with former Brighton manager Micky Adams, and Calvin Andrew said that "I think I'll do well here and score a lot of goals".

Vale secured promotion with a third-place finish, with Calvin Andrew making 24 appearances.

Calvin Andrew was not offered a new contract at the end of the season and was released as a free agent.

Calvin Andrew signed with League Two club Mansfield Town following a trial period in August 2013.

Calvin Andrew scored his first goal for Mansfield on 28 September 2013, the only goal of the match against local rivals Chesterfield.

Calvin Andrew signed for another League Two club, York City, on a contract for the remainder of the season on 24 March 2014.

In July 2014, Calvin Andrew signed a two-year deal with newly promoted League One club Rochdale after impressing Keith Hill on a trial basis.

Calvin Andrew won the League One PFA Player in the Community Award in March 2020; this followed his three successive PFA Community Champion awards from Rochdale.