About Andy Best
Born 1959. Andy Best is a British association football player.
Andrew Keith Best (born 5 January 1959) is an English former professional footballer.
Best, a right-winger born in Dorchester, Dorset, joined Torquay United in October 1984 from local non-league side Teignmouth. He was one of several players signed for free by Torquay manager David Webb. His league debut came on 23 October 1984 against Scunthorpe United at the Old Show Ground. He made 18 league appearances, scoring twice, before leaving for Dawlish Town in 1985.
In February 2001, the Torquay-based Herald Express newspaper reported that Best was still playing for Teignmouth at the age of 42.
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Who is Andy Best?
English footballer (born 1959)
When was Andy Best born?
Andy Best was born on 5 January 1959 in Dorchester.
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Andy Best is an association football player.
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Andy Best is British.
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