Andrew Pettinger
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Andrew "Andy" Pettinger (born 21 April 1984 in) is an English
footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Conference North
side Gainsborough Trinity
.
Pettinger is a product of the Scunthorpe United
youth system, before moving to Premier League side Everton
. His only appearances as a professional in the Football League
came for Grimsby Town
. He has also played for Ossett Town
, Armthorpe Welfare
and Brigg Town
.
, albeit at the time, as the clubs 4th choice goalkeeper, in a keeper lineup that consisted of Tommy Evans, Ross Turner and Leigh Herrick.
club Everton
came in for Pettinger's services. And the young keeper signed a two year professional contract with the Merseyside
side. In his first season with the club, Pettinger was the 4th choice shot stopper behind the likes of Thomas Myhre
, Paul Gerrard and Steve Simonsen
. In his latter season with The Toffees he also was also understudy too England international Richard Wright
. The closest Pettinger ever came to appearing in the first team was when he appeared as an unused substitute in a 1-0 away Premiership victory over Southampton
on the 20 April 2002. Incidentally, a young Wayne Rooney
was amongst Everton's unused substitute's that day.
to sign with his former club Scunthorpe's local rivals, having signed a one year contract with Grimsby Town
. Pettinger would become the second choice goalkeeper during the 2003-2004 season. Pettinger deputised three times for Aidan Davison
throughout the season. Davison was eventually ruled out of the last three months of the season, but the club instead chose to loan in Alan Fettis from Hull City
instead of letting Pettinger take over. This decision came despite Pettinger playing notably well when called upon, amongst his games included a 6-1 derby day victory over Barnsley
. Following Grimsby's relegation from the Second Division
, Pettinger was amongst those players released.
, where he eventually linked up with several former Grimsby youngsters such as Ashley Hildred and Kirk Wheeler.
amateurs Armthorpe Welfare
. In 2006, Armthorpe granted permission for Pettinger to join Football League One
side Oldham Athletic
on trial, but following a week training with the club he failed to earn a contract. Pettinger left Armthorpe eventually at the end of the 2008-2009 season.
this time signing with Brigg Town
at the start of the 2009-2010 season.
signed for his Conference North
side Gainsborough Trinity
bringing him to the club as understudy to Phil Barnes
several weeks after Brigg manager Steve Housham
had been appointed as Trinity's new youth team manager.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Gainsborough Trinity
Gainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
.
Pettinger is a product of the Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
youth system, before moving to Premier League side Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
. His only appearances as a professional in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
came for Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
. He has also played for Ossett Town
Ossett Town F.C.
Ossett Town Football Club are an English football club based in Ossett, in the City of Wakefield district, West Yorkshire, playing in the Northern Premier League in the 2011-12 season.-History:...
, Armthorpe Welfare
Armthorpe Welfare F.C.
Armthorpe Welfare F.C. are a football club based in Armthorpe, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.They were established in 1926 and played in the Doncaster Senior League before joining the Northern Counties East Football League Division Two North in 1983...
and Brigg Town
Brigg Town F.C.
Brigg Town Football Club, formed in 1864, are a football team from Brigg, North Lincolnshire. They are the oldest football team in the county and one of the oldest in the world...
.
Scunthorpe United
At the young age of 16, Andy Pettinger was promoted to the first team setup at Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
, albeit at the time, as the clubs 4th choice goalkeeper, in a keeper lineup that consisted of Tommy Evans, Ross Turner and Leigh Herrick.
Everton
In April 2000 PremiershipFA Premier League
The Premier League is an English professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the English football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with The Football League. The Premier...
club Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
came in for Pettinger's services. And the young keeper signed a two year professional contract with the Merseyside
Merseyside
Merseyside is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1,365,900. It encompasses the metropolitan area centred on both banks of the lower reaches of the Mersey Estuary, and comprises five metropolitan boroughs: Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton, Wirral, and the city of Liverpool...
side. In his first season with the club, Pettinger was the 4th choice shot stopper behind the likes of Thomas Myhre
Thomas Myhre
Thomas Myhre is a Norwegian international football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Kongsvinger, having returned to Norwegian football in July 2007...
, Paul Gerrard and Steve Simonsen
Steve Simonsen
Steven Preben Arthur "Steve" Simonsen is an English footballer who plays for Sheffield United as a goalkeeper. Born in South Shields, Tyne and Wear he started his senior career at Tranmere Rovers before spells with Everton and Stoke City...
. In his latter season with The Toffees he also was also understudy too England international Richard Wright
Richard Wright (footballer)
Richard Ian Wright is an English professional goalkeeper, currently playing for Ipswich Town, now his third spell with the club having played earlier in the season for the reserves...
. The closest Pettinger ever came to appearing in the first team was when he appeared as an unused substitute in a 1-0 away Premiership victory over Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
on the 20 April 2002. Incidentally, a young Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Mark Rooney is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team...
was amongst Everton's unused substitute's that day.
Grimsby Town
In September 2002 Andrew left the club after suffering from homesickness, so he returned home to his native LincolnshireLincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county in the east of England. It borders Norfolk to the south east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the south west, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to the west, South Yorkshire to the north west, and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north. It also borders...
to sign with his former club Scunthorpe's local rivals, having signed a one year contract with Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
. Pettinger would become the second choice goalkeeper during the 2003-2004 season. Pettinger deputised three times for Aidan Davison
Aidan Davison
Aidan John Davison is an English-born Northern Irish former footballer and football coach who is Head Coach of American side FC JAX Destroyers.As a player he played as a goalkeeper from 1987 until 2008...
throughout the season. Davison was eventually ruled out of the last three months of the season, but the club instead chose to loan in Alan Fettis from Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
instead of letting Pettinger take over. This decision came despite Pettinger playing notably well when called upon, amongst his games included a 6-1 derby day victory over Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
. Following Grimsby's relegation from the Second Division
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
, Pettinger was amongst those players released.
Ossett Town
Pettinger made a huge drop down the domestic league's and his next club was to be lowly amateur side Ossett TownOssett Town F.C.
Ossett Town Football Club are an English football club based in Ossett, in the City of Wakefield district, West Yorkshire, playing in the Northern Premier League in the 2011-12 season.-History:...
, where he eventually linked up with several former Grimsby youngsters such as Ashley Hildred and Kirk Wheeler.
Armthorpe Welfare
At the start of the 2005-2006 season, Pettinger moved even further down the non league game by signing for YorkshireYorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
amateurs Armthorpe Welfare
Armthorpe Welfare F.C.
Armthorpe Welfare F.C. are a football club based in Armthorpe, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.They were established in 1926 and played in the Doncaster Senior League before joining the Northern Counties East Football League Division Two North in 1983...
. In 2006, Armthorpe granted permission for Pettinger to join Football League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
on trial, but following a week training with the club he failed to earn a contract. Pettinger left Armthorpe eventually at the end of the 2008-2009 season.
Brigg Town
Pettinger made a third return to LincolnshireLincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county in the east of England. It borders Norfolk to the south east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the south west, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to the west, South Yorkshire to the north west, and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north. It also borders...
this time signing with Brigg Town
Brigg Town F.C.
Brigg Town Football Club, formed in 1864, are a football team from Brigg, North Lincolnshire. They are the oldest football team in the county and one of the oldest in the world...
at the start of the 2009-2010 season.
Gainsborough Trinity
In May 2011 Brian LittleBrian Little
Brian Little may refer to:* William Brian Little, aka Brian Little, financier and founding partner of Forstmann Little & Company* Brian Little , English former football player...
signed for his Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Gainsborough Trinity
Gainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
bringing him to the club as understudy to Phil Barnes
Phil Barnes
Philip Kenneth "Phil" Barnes is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity...
several weeks after Brigg manager Steve Housham
Steve Housham
Steven Housham is a retired English professional footballer and current manager of Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity....
had been appointed as Trinity's new youth team manager.