Andy joined Leeds United Academy at the age of nine – before going on to become Head Boy and Captain of the Under-18s. Around this time he also obtained international caps for Scotland U18s & U19s. After a spell on loan at Darlington, Andy left Leeds and went on to play for Altrincham in the Conference, as well as Barrow, Halifax and Scarborough. Andy recently graduated from York St John University with a BA Hons degree in Physical Education & Sports Coaching.