Andy Harris

Andrew David Douglas Harris (born 26 February 1977) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent his whole playing career in England. He previously played in the Football League for Southend United, Leyton Orient and Chester City.

Early life He was born in Springs in South Africa. Despite being a near ever–present in his last three seasons with the club, Harris was released at the end of 2002–03 and joined Chester City on a free transfer, being described as a "major signing" by manager Mark Wright. and helped them win the Conference South championship. But he did not feature again after knee surgery and he dropped back into the Conference South with Eastleigh, with a loan move quickly becoming a permanent transfer on 10 October 2006.

On 26 May 2009 he moved back to Weymouth for their 2009–10 season in the Conference South. He retired in June 2010.

As Weymouth are a part-time club now, Harris has Moved into teaching and teaches a National Football Studies Course at Kingston Maurward College in Dorset.

Personal life Harris is a member of Mensa International, possessing an IQ of 153. He appeared on the ITV1 programme, Britain's Brainiest Footballers, in 2002. Archie is a Welsh citizen and has played for Welsh youth teams.

Andy's daughter Charlotte also plays as right fullback for AFC Bournemouth in the third tier of the English women's pyramid, having joined in February 2025. Charlotte is a citizen of South Africa and Wales and played for Wales in youth ranks.