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Andy Sandell
English footballer (born 1983)
English footballer (born 1983)
| Field | Value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| name | Andy Sandell | |||
| image | Andy Sandell 26-04-2014 1.jpg | |||
| caption | Sandell playing for Newport County in 2014 | |||
| fullname | Andrew Charles Sandell | |||
| birth_date | ||||
| birth_place | Calne, England | |||
| height | ||||
| position | Striker, Left back, left winger | |||
| youthyears1 | 1999–2000 | youthclubs1 = Forest Green Rovers | ||
| youthyears2 | 2000–2002 | youthclubs2 = Bristol City | ||
| years1 | clubs1 = Malmesbury Victoria | caps1 = | goals1 = | |
| years2 | clubs2 = Melksham Town | caps2 = | goals2 = | |
| years3 | 2004–2005 | clubs3 = Paulton Rovers | caps3 = | goals3 = |
| years4 | 2005–2007 | clubs4 = Bath City | caps4 = 46 | goals4 = 8 |
| years5 | 2006–2007 | clubs5 = Bristol Rovers | caps5 = 36 | goals5 = 3 |
| years6 | 2007–2009 | clubs6 = Salisbury City | caps6 = 49 | goals6 = 8 |
| years7 | 2008–2009 | clubs7 = → Aldershot Town (loan) | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 1 |
| years8 | 2009–2010 | clubs8 = Aldershot Town | caps8 = 52 | goals8 = 6 |
| years9 | 2010–2011 | clubs9 = Wycombe Wanderers | caps9 = 43 | goals9 = 7 |
| years10 | 2011 | clubs10 = → Forest Green Rovers (loan) | caps10 = 3 | goals10 = 0 |
| years11 | 2011–2012 | clubs11 = Chippenham Town | caps11 = 5 | goals11 = 0 |
| years12 | 2012–2015 | clubs12 = Newport County | caps12 = 113 | goals12 = 14 |
| years13 | 2015–2018 | clubs13 = Chippenham Town | caps13 = 106 | goals13 = 61 |
| years14 | 2018–2020 | clubs14 = Melksham Town | caps14 = 2 | goals14 = 1 |
| years15 | 2020– | clubs15 = Paulton Rovers | caps15 = 5 | goals15 = 0 |
| club-update | 13:13, 20 August 2021 (UTC) |
| club-update = 13:13, 20 August 2021 (UTC) Andrew Charles Sandell (born 8 September 1983) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker after a professional career as a left sided defender or midfielder.
Career
Trainee and non-League football
Sandell began his career as a trainee at Bristol City after coming through the youth system at Forest Green Rovers. Spells at Malmesbury Victoria and Melksham Town followed before he moved to Western League Premier Division side Paulton Rovers. He then joined Bath City for £1,500 and he was then offered a trial at Swansea City at the end of 2005. In the 2005–06 season he scored eight goals for Bath City, as they finished as runners-up, in the Southern Football League Premier Division. They went on to lose the subsequent play-off semi-final to Bedford Town.
Bristol Rovers
In the summer of 2006, Sandell joined Bristol Rovers and made his Football League debut at Peterborough United on the opening day of the season. That season Bristol Rovers reached the League Two Play-off Final, where they beat Shrewsbury Town 3–1. Bristol Rovers also reached the Football League Trophy final, which they lost 3–2 to Doncaster Rovers.
Salisbury City
In August 2007, Sandell joined Salisbury City on a month's loan from Bristol Rovers, with the move eventually made permanent. He scored three goals throughout the season. In the 2008–09 season Sandell played 16 games for Salisbury City and scored five times.
Aldershot Town
In November 2008, Sandell joined Aldershot Town on loan until January. The move was made permanent when the transfer window opened and Sandell signed a contract until the end of the 2009–10 season.
Wycombe Wanderers
Sandell joined Wycombe Wanderers upon expiry of his contract in June 2010, penning a two-year deal. In his first season for the club he gained the reputation of a free kick specialist, scoring 5 times from set pieces in the 2010–11 season.
On 10 October 2011, Sandell signed for Forest Green Rovers in a three-month loan deal, returning to the club where he was a member of the under 18's squad over a decade before. Sandell made his Forest Green debut the next day in an away loss against Hayes & Yeading United. Sandell went on to make further appearances against AFC Telford United and Kettering Town for Forest Green until his loan contract was terminated early following an incident at the club. Sandell subsequently returned to Wycombe but was however released on 7 November 2011.
Chippenham Town
On 10 November 2011, Sandell joined Chippenham Town so that he could get back to match fitness to look for a new Football League club in the January transfer window.
In December 2011, Sandell reached the final stages of an open try out at Major League Soccer outfit Chicago Fire.
Newport County
On 6 January 2012 Sandell joined Conference National club Newport County. Sandell made his Newport debut the following day in a 2–0 loss against Luton Town. He then agreed a new contract with the club to remain at Newport for the 2012–13 season in June 2012. In the 2012–13 season he was part of the Newport team that finished 3rd in the league, reaching the Conference National playoffs. Newport County won the playoff final versus Wrexham at Wembley stadium 2–0 to return to the Football League after a 25-year absence with promotion to League Two.{{Cite news | access-date = 5 May 2013}}
He was released by Newport in May 2015 at the end of his contract.
Chippenham Town
In July 2015, Sandell signed for Chippenham Town as a forward. In August it was also announced that Andy would take the vacant Commercial Manager role at the club.
At the end of the 2015/16 season, Sandell was awarded the Southern League Premier Division Golden Boot after scoring the most goals in the league, 22 in total.
In the 2016/17 season, Sandell helped Chippenham to win the Southern League Premier Division. He was once again awarded the Southern League Premier Division Golden Boot after scoring 27 goals in the league.
Sandell left Chippenham Town in December 2018 to recover from an ACL Injury.
Later career
Sandell had spells at both Melksham Town and Paulton Rovers, taking up a player-coach role at the latter.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Total | 49 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 8 | Total | 52 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 6 | Total | 43 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 50 | 7 | Total | 113 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 121 | 14 | Total | 87 | 53 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 98 | 61 | Career total | 441 | 100 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 487 | 108 |
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| Bath City | 2005–06 | SFL - Premier Division | 46 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 46 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bristol Rovers | 2006–07 | League Two | 36 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy | 0 | 48 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salisbury City | 2007–08 | Conference Premier | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 1Appearances in the FA Trophy | 0 | 34 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–09 | Conference Premier | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aldershot Town (loan) | 2008–09 | League Two | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aldershot Town | League Two | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–10 | League Two | 30 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wycombe Wanderers | 2010–11 | League Two | 32 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–12 | League One | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forest Green Rovers (loan) | 2011–12 | Conference Premier | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chippenham Town | 2011–12 | SFL - Premier Division | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Newport County | 2011–12 | Conference Premier | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–13 | Conference Premier | 42 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | Conference Premier play-offs]] | 0 | 45 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–14 | League Two | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–15 | League Two | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chippenham Town | 2015–16 | SFL - Premier Division | 33 | 22 | 3 | 1 | — | Southern League Cup]] | 1 | 38 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–17 | SFL - Premier Division | 40 | 27 | 3 | 5 | — | 3One appearance and a goal in the Wiltshire Premier Shield; one appearance in the FA Trophy; one appearance in the Wiltshire Senior Cup | 1 | 46 | 33 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–18 | National League South | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 |
Honours
Bristol Rovers
References
References
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- (14 November 2008). "Aldershot capture winger Sandell". BBC Sport.
- (2 January 2009). "Aldershot sign Sandell until 2010". BBC Sport.
- (1 July 2010). "Sandell seals switch". Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
- (10 October 2011). "Forest Green Rovers net defender Andy Sandell". BBC Sport.
- (10 October 2011). "Rovers seal Sandell loan move". forestgreenroversfc.com.
- (11 October 2011). "Hayes & Yeading United 2–0 Forest Green Rovers". BBC Sport.
- (18 October 2011). "Forest Green 2–1 AFC Telford United". BBC Sport.
- (15 October 2011). "Forest Green 0–1 Kettering". BBC Sport.
- (7 November 2011). "Wycombe Wanderers release defender Andy Sandell". BBC Sport.
- (29 December 2011). "Sandell mulls over USA option". Non League Daily.
- (7 January 2012). "Luton 2–0 Newport". BBC Sport.
- (17 June 2012). "Newport County confirm Andy Sandell signing". BBC Sport.
- [https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32703882 Newport players released]
- (1 October 2016). "Honours at the Double For Bluebirds". EvoStik League Southern.
- (22 April 2017). "Southern League Top Scorers". EvoStik League Southern.
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