Andy Griffin
Personal information
Full name	Andrew Griffin
Date of birth	March 7, 1979 (1979-03-07) (age 28)
Place of birth	Higher End, Wigan, England
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position	Full back
Club information
Current club	Derby County
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1996-1998 1998-2004 2004- 2006-2007 2007-	Stoke City Newcastle United Portsmouth → Stoke City (loan) Derby County	57 (2) 76 (2) 43 (0) 33 (2) 0 (0)
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Andrew "Andy" Griffin, (born March 7, 1979 in Billinge Higher End, in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan) is an English footballer, currently playing for Derby County. is the 66th day of the year (67th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Higher End (or Billinge Higher End) is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. ... The Metropolitan Borough of Wigan is a Metropolitan Borough of Greater Manchester, in the North West of England. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto)1 Unified  -  by Athelstan 927 AD  Area  -  Total... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... Derby County Football Club are an English football club based in Derby, who play in the Premier League. ...

Playing Career

Griffin began his career at Stoke City F.C., where he established a reputation as a solid wing-back defender. His impressive performances for the Potters meant he was signed by Newcastle United F.C. for a fee of £1.5million in January 1998. Stoke City Football Club (originally called Stoke Ramblers then later known as Stoke Football Club until 1926) is a football club from Stoke-on-Trent in England where they play in the Football League Championship. ... Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) are an English professional football team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

He settled quickly into the side, earning call-ups to the England Under-18 and Under-21 teams. However, he suffered a series of injuries in the 2000-01 and 2001-02 seasons which hampered his progress and involvement with the first team.

Griffin enjoyed something of a resurgence under Sir Bobby Robson and made several solid performances during the 2002-03 season, including in the UEFA Champions League, when his winning goal against Juventus rekindled his side's campaign. Sir Robert William Robson CBE, born February 18, 1933, usually known as Sir Bobby Robson, is a football manager and former football player. ... The UEFA Champions League (also known as the European Cup, UCL, CE1, C1[1] or CL) is a seasonal club football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 1955 for the most successful football clubs in Europe. ... Juventus Football Club (Latin for Youth, pronounced yoo-VEHN-toos) is one of Italys oldest and most successful football clubs, based in Turin. ...

However, strong competition for places and yet another niggling injury took their toll in 2003-04, and when his contract expired at the end of the season he moved to Portsmouth on a free transfer, having played 104 games for Newcastle, scoring three goals.

Initially he found himself under fire from supporters but gradually won them over with a tough-tackling and committed style. However, by the summer of 2006 he appeared to be out of Harry Redknapp's plans and in September of that year he was loaned to Stoke. He is remembered by Stoke fans from his loan deal for his brilliant displays, winning over the Stoke fans, and his wonder goal in the fog against Coventry from 35 yards out.

In an unfortunate accident while playing a casual game of football, a rash challenge from Michael Parker left Andrew with a broken 3rd metatarsal. He also damaged the cruciate ligaments in his left knee. Cruciate ligaments (from the Latin for cross) are found in several parts of the body. ...

Griffin again joined Stoke City on loan on January 19, 2007 until June 2007, with a view to making his move permanent. He returned to Portsmouth at the close of the 2006/07 season, however Stoke City manager Tony Pulis admitted he was keen to bring Griffin back to the club.^[1] Stoke City F.C. (known as Stoke F.C. until 1925) is a football club from Stoke-on-Trent in England. ... January 19 is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is now the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is now the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Tony Pulis (born January 16, 1958 in Newport) is a Welsh football manager. ...

However, on July 31, 2007 Griffin signed for Derby County on a three year deal. is the 211th day of the year (212th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is now the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Derby County Football Club are an English football club based in Derby, who play in the Premier League. ...

References

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External links

• Andy Griffin career stats at Soccerbase
• BBC profile