Andrew O'Dell (born 2 January 1963) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Grimsby Town – where he was Young Player of the Year in 1981[2] – Rotherham United, Torquay United and Darlington. He also played in non-league football for Gainsborough Trinity and North Ferriby United.[1][3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Andrew O'Dell[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 2 January 1963||
Place of birth | Hull, England | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Grimsby Town | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1981–1983 | Grimsby Town | 20 | (0) |
1983–1985 | Rotherham United | 18 | (0) |
1985 | Torquay United | 14 | (2) |
– | Gainsborough Trinity | ||
– | North Ferriby United | ||
1987–198? | Darlington | 3 | (0) |
1988 | Heidelberg United | ||
1989–1990 | Fawkner Blues | ||
1991 | Morwell Falcons | ||
1993 | North Perth Croatia | ||
1993 | Croydon City | ||
1996 | Mitcham United | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He then moved to Victoria, Australia, where he played for clubs including Heidelberg United,[4] Fawkner,[5] Morwell Falcons,[6] North Perth Croatia, Croydon City[7] and Mitcham United.[8]
After his playing career ended, he remained in Australia and took up coaching. He was appointed senior coach of Victorian State League Division 1 club Preston Lions in 2014.[9]