About Andy Needham
Born 1955. Andy Needham is a British association football player.
Career Needham was born in Oldham, Lancashire. He made his debut in the First Division on 20 March 1976, deputising for Peter Withe in a 1–1 draw at home to Coventry City, came on as substitute to score in the next game, and started the next. Those were the only first-team appearances he made for Birmingham. He signed for Second Division club Blackburn Rovers in the 1976 close season, but after only five league appearances he moved on again in March 1977, this time to Aldershot of the Fourth Division. – but Needham's contribution was described by teammate Alex McGregor thus:
A hip injury forced Needham's retirement from League football in 1980 at the age of 24, and he became a taxi driver.
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Who is Andy Needham?
English footballer (born 1955)
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Andy Needham was born on 13 September 1955 in Oldham.
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Andy Needham is an association football player.
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