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Andy Thorn

b. 1966

English footballer and manager (born 1966)

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About Andy Thorn

Born 1966. Andy Thorn is a British association football player and association football coach.

Managerial career Thorn joined Coventry City as chief scout before becoming caretaker-manager alongside Steve Harrison after Aidy Boothroyd's departure. Coventry enjoyed a successful close to the season under his leadership, losing only one game against Middlesbrough. His first game as the official manager of the club was the final home game of the 2010–11 season against Reading.

However, the 2011–12 season saw Coventry relegated to League One following a home defeat by Doncaster Rovers on 21 April 2012. Thorn claimed an inability to buy new players and conflict at boardroom level had been major contributors towards Coventry's relegation. The club agreed to keep Thorn to oversee their promotion campaign back to the Championship for the forthcoming 2012–13 season. However, Thorn was sacked as manager on 26 August 2012 after a 2–2 home draw against Bury in which Coventry lost a two-goal advantage in the second half and were booed off at the end of the game.

On 8 January 2014, Thorn was appointed manager of Kidderminster Harriers. On 5 March, after less than two months in the role, Thorn was sacked.

He later returned to AFC Wimbledon, as a scout.

Honours Wimbledon FA Cup: 1987–88

Crystal Palace FA Cup runner-up: 1989–90

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Coventry City F.C., Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Also known as
Andrew Charles Thorn

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andy Thorn?

English footballer and manager (born 1966)

When was Andy Thorn born?

Andy Thorn was born on 12 November 1966 in Carshalton.

What is Andy Thorn's occupation?

Andy Thorn is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Andy Thorn?

Andy Thorn is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andy Thorn

· Wikidata: Q4761406

· DBpedia: Andy Thorn (footballer)

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