Keith Andrews
| Born | 13 September 1980, Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Keith's previous experience of senior football amounted to around five minutes before the start of the 2000-01 campaign but he made such tremendous progress that he was regarded as a regular in the Wolverhampton Wanderers first team by the summer.
His fortunes began to change after joining Oxford United on loan in November where he scored a fine goal on his debut.
On his return, caretaker-manager John Ward gave him a surprise chance for the Wanderers just before Christmas and he showed great promise in a short spell in the line-up.
Absent for a run of three games, he came back with an outstanding performance against West Bromwich Albion, tackling well and spraying the ball around confidently.
A young midfield battler who seems to have all the attributes needed for his position.
Keith joined Hull City in July 2005 with a two-year contract.
He joined Milton Keynes Dons in August 2006 with a three-year contract.
Keith joined Blackburn Rovers in August 2008 with a three-year contract that was extended to June 2013 in July 2009.
He joined West Bromwich Albion in January 2012 with a contract to June 2012.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Oxford United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Oxford United | League Division 2 | 4 | 1 |
2
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| 2000-01 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 20 | 2 |
3
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1
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| 2001-02 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 4 | 7 |
2
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| 2002-03 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 2 | 7 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Stoke City | League Division 1 | 16 |
5
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| 2003-04 | Walsall | League Division 1 | 10 | 2 |
2
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| 2003-04 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Carling Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 14 | 6 |
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| 2005-06 | Hull City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Hull City | League Championship | 24 | 2 |
3
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| 2006-07 | Hull City | League Championship | 3 |
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| 2006-07 | Milton Keynes Dons | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Milton Keynes Dons | FA Cup | 3 |
1
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| 2006-07 | Milton Keynes Dons | League Two | 35 | 6 |
6
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| 2006-07 | Milton Keynes Dons | League Two Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Milton Keynes Dons | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 4 | 2 |
2
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| 2007-08 | Milton Keynes Dons | League Two | 40 | 1 |
12 |
12
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1
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| 2008-09 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 27 | 6 |
4 |
6
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| 2008-09 | Milton Keynes Dons | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2008-09 | Republic of Ireland | International | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2009-10 | Blackburn Rovers | Carling Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 22 | 10 |
1 |
5
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| 2009-10 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Republic of Ireland | International | 3 | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 2 | 3 |
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| 2010-11 | Republic of Ireland | European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Republic of Ireland | International | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Republic of Ireland | Nations Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2011-12 | Ipswich Town | League Championship | 19 | 1 |
9 |
4
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| 2011-12 | Republic of Ireland | European Championship | 6 | 1 |
1
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| 2011-12 | Republic of Ireland | International | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | West Bromwich Albion | Premier League | 8 | 6 |
2 |
2
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Match history
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2000 | Swansea City v Oxford United | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Oxford United v Notts County | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Oldham Athletic v Oxford United | L | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Brentford v Oxford United | L | 4-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Oxford United v Northampton Town | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 26 Sep 1997 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Oxford United | 10 Nov 2000 | 22 Dec 2000 | L |
| Stoke City | 08 Aug 2003 | 13 Nov 2003 | L |
| Walsall | 13 Mar 2004 | 10 May 2004 | L |
| Hull City | 01 Jul 2005 | 30 Aug 2006 | |
| Milton Keynes Dons | 30 Aug 2006 | 28 Aug 2008 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 28 Aug 2008 | 31 Jan 2012 | |
| Ipswich Town | 12 Aug 2011 | 08 Jan 2012 | L |
| West Bromwich Albion | 31 Jan 2012 |