Lee Andrews

Lee Andrews (born 23 April 1984) is an English former professional footballer.

For the pop singer, see Lee Andrews & the Hearts.

Lee Andrews
Personal information
Full name Lee David Andrews[1]
Date of birth (1984-04-23) 23 April 1984
Place of birth Carlisle, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Workington (manager)
Youth career
000?–2001 Carlisle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2006 Carlisle United 106 (0)
2003 → Rochdale (loan) 8 (0)
2005 → York City (loan) 9 (0)
2006 → Torquay United (loan) 7 (0)
2006–2007 Torquay United 46 (0)
2007–2008 Newcastle Blue Star 24 (0)
2008– Workington 214 (13)
Teams managed
2019– Workington
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:08, 9 December 2012 (UTC)

Playing career

Andrews began his career as a trainee with his local side Carlisle United, turning professional in August 2001 and making his league debut later month in a 2–0 defeat at home to Luton Town. He had spell as a regular in the Carlisle side at right-back, before losing his place. He joined Rochdale on loan in February 2003,[2] before returning to Carlisle and regaining his place in the first team, signing a new two-year contract in May 2004.[3] After playing in a Carlisle side relegated to and promoted from the Football Conference, Andrews joined York City on loan in November 2005[4] and as Carlisle successfully battled for a second successive promotion, moved to Torquay United, struggling at the opposite end of the table on loan in March 2006.[5]

He was released by Carlisle at the end of the 2005–06 season, and returned to Plainmoor on a permanent basis in June 2006 as one of Ian Atkins' first signings after taking over as manager.[6] Atkins had been manager of Carlisle while Andrews was a trainee there. He was an ever-present for Torquay in the 2006–07 season, which ended with Torquay's relegation to the Conference National. Although offered a new contract with Torquay at the end of the season, he chose to return to the North of England.

In September 2007 he signed for Newcastle Blue Star,[7] moving to Workington in April 2008.[8]

Management career

In January 2019, Andrews was appointed manager of Workington following the resignation of Gavin Skelton.[9] He stepped down at the end of the 2018/9 season.[10]

Personal life

Andrews was born in Carlisle, Cumbria. He is now employed as a Facilities Manager for a National rail services provider working within the nuclear industry.

References
  1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2003). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2003/2004. Queen Anne Press. p. 24. ISBN 1-85291-651-6.
  2. Andrews moves to Dale BBC Sport, 25 February 2003
  3. Andrews staying at Carlisle BBC Sport, 20 May 2004
  4. York secures Andrews loan signing BBC Sport, 12 November 2005
  5. Andrews ready to move to Torquay BBC Sport, 17 March 2006
  6. Andrews signs contract with Gulls BBC Sport, 10 June 2006
  7. "Lee Andrews moves to Kingston Park". CUFC Online. Digital Sports Group. 21 September 2007. Archived from the original on 21 January 2009. Retrieved 11 December 2008.
  8. "Ex-Blue Lee turns Red". Whitehaven News. Newsquest Media Group. 11 April 2008. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2008.
  9. Walsh, John (7 January 2019). "Former Carlisle United and Workington player Lee Andrews takes charge of Reds after Gavin Skelton's resignation". News and Star. Newsquest Media Group. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  10. "Andrews leaves Workington".
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