Andy Dawson

Playing career

Early career

Born in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, Dawson is the elder brother of Michael Dawson (formerly of Tottenham Hotspur) and Kevin Dawson (formerly of Chesterfield). Like his brothers, Andy started his professional career at Nottingham Forest, but he made only one senior appearance for them before moving to Scunthorpe for £45,000.

Hull City

Dawson moved to Hull City on 16 May 2003 on a free transfer from Scunthorpe United. During his several years at the club, he has worn the captain's armband on many occasions.

Rise up the Football League

Arriving in the summer, he was quickly established as manager Peter Taylor's first choice at left-back during the two promotion seasons 2003–04 and 2004–05, and played regularly in the Championship in 2005–06 until picking up an injury. He was named Hull City's Player of the Year in the 2006–07 season. Dawson was also a regular in the 2007–08 season as Hull were promoted, starting for the playoff final on 24 May 2008 at Wembley.{{cite news |access-date = 11 December 2012}}

Premier League years

Along with teammates Ian Ashbee, Boaz Myhill and Ryan France he joins an elite band of players to have taken their club up through four divisions.

In 2008 Dawson completed Soccer AM's Crossbar Challenge.{{cite news |access-date = 11 December 2012}}

For both of Hull's first two seasons in the top flight of English football, Dawson was virtually ever-present in the side, also contributing one goal each season, both free kicks, the first against Stoke in 2009,{{cite news |access-date = 11 December 2012}} and the second against Everton the following season.{{cite news |access-date = 11 December 2012}}

Return to the Championship

Following Hull's relegation to the Championship, Dawson remained a constant in the side under new manager Nigel Pearson. On 3 January 2011, Dawson agreed a one-year contract extension with Hull City, due to expire in June 2012.{{cite news |access-date = 7 February 2011}} When Nick Barmby was appointed Hull City manager, he reinstated Dawson to the starting line-up. Dawson retained his place for the remainder of the 2011–12 season, and on 7 April 2012 replaced the injured Jack Hobbs as acting captain.{{cite news |access-date=7 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120409062642/http://www.hullcityafc.net/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10338~2726756%2C00.html |archive-date=9 April 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=7 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120709030212/http://www.hullcityafc.net/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10338~2834186%2C00.html |archive-date=9 July 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date = 9 August 2013 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130812013633/http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/Andy-Dawson-set-emotional-farewell-Hull-City-face/story-19638042-detail/story.html#axzz2bBZzVV7M |archive-date = 12 August 2013}}

Dawson was released, however, on 16 May 2013, along with 11 other Hull City players, meaning that he would not be returning to the Premier League with Hull City.

Testimonial

On 21 November 2012, Andy Dawson officially launched a series of testimonial events, raising money for the Daisy Appeal in East Yorkshire. This was supported through social networking on Facebook and Twitter. On 10 August 2013, Hull City played Spanish side Real Betis in Andy Dawson's official testimonial game; the match ended 3–0. Before the main match, Dawson took part in a special 'legends game' involving a host of former Hull City players.

Coaching career

Scunthorpe United

It was announced on 30 May 2013, that Dawson had signed for Scunthorpe United on a one-year player/coach deal.

On 11 October 2014, Dawson took charge of Scunthorpe United along with Tony Daws in a caretaker manager role for a league game away at Gillingham, The Iron won the game 0–3.

On 24 March 2019, Dawson again took over Scunthorpe United as caretaker manager, replacing Stuart McCall until the end of the season.

Hull City

On 23 September 2019, Dawson returned to the Hull City as part of the Academy Coaching Staff.{{cite news | access-date = 23 September 2019 | archive-date = 23 September 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190923234114/https://www.hullcitytigers.com/club-legend-andy-dawson-joins-academy-coaching-staff/ | url-status = dead On 13 May 2022, Dawson was promoted to first team coach following the departure of Tony Pennock.{{cite news

Style of play

Dawson is renowned for his long-range shots, particularly from free-kicks.{{cite web |access-date = 25 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070809233142/http://www.hullcityafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0%2C%2C10338~10582%2C00.html |archive-date = 9 August 2007 |url-status = dead}}{{cite web | archive-url = https://archive.today/20110807214609/http://www.hullcityafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10338~34018,00.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 7 August 2011 | access-date = 25 July 2007 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20110807214649/http://www.hullcityafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10338~34349,00.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 7 August 2011 | access-date = 25 July 2007 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20110807214730/http://www.hullcityafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10338~36508,00.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 7 August 2011 | access-date = 25 July 2007 |access-date = 11 December 2012}}

Personal life

Andy Dawson is the older brother of former Tottenham Hotspur captain Michael, and former Chesterfield defender Kevin.

Career statistics

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Honours

Scunthorpe United

• Football League Third Division play-offs: 1999

Hull City

• Football League Championship play-offs: 2008
• Football League One runner up: 2005
• Football Division 3 runner up: 2004
• Football League Championship runner up: 2013

Individual

• PFA Team of the Year: 2003–04 Third Division
• Hull City Player of the Year: 2006–07

References

References

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