Andy Townsend
| Date of birth | 23 July 1963 |
| Place of birth | Maidstone |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Weight | 85 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Irish international Andy joined Chelsea from Norwich City and proved to be an efficient and hard working midfielder. He moved on to Aston Villa with whom he won the League Cup in 1994 and 1996.
Andy's father Don played for Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth | 15 Jan 1985 | ||
| Southampton | 15 Jan 1985 | 31 Aug 1988 | |
| Norwich City | 31 Aug 1988 | 05 Jul 1990 | |
| Chelsea | 05 Jul 1990 | 26 Jul 1993 | |
| Aston Villa | 26 Jul 1993 | 29 Aug 1997 | |
| Middlesbrough | 29 Aug 1997 | 17 Sep 1999 | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 17 Sep 1999 | 30 Jun 2000 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-85 | Southampton | League Division One | 5 | ||||
| 1985-86 | Southampton | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 1985-86 | Southampton | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1985-86 | Southampton | League Division One | 25 | 2 |
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| 1986-87 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1986-87 | Southampton | League Division One | 11 | 3 |
1 |
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| 1987-88 | Southampton | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1987-88 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1987-88 | Southampton | League Division One | 36 | 1 |
2 |
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| 1989-90 | Norwich City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1989-90 | Norwich City | League Division One | 2 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Chelsea | League Division One | 34 | 2 |
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| 1990-91 | Chelsea | Rumbelows League Cup | 9 | 3 |
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| 1991-92 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 5 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Chelsea | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1991-92 | Chelsea | League Division One | 35 | 6 |
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| 1992-93 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Chelsea | League Cup | 6 | 3 |
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| 1992-93 | Chelsea | Premier League | 41 | 4 |
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| 1993-94 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 8 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 32 | 3 |
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| 1993-94 | Aston Villa | UEFA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 32 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Aston Villa | UEFA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 8 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 32 | 1 |
2 |
7
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| 1996-97 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 34 | 2 |
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| 1996-97 | Aston Villa | UEFA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 3 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Middlesbrough | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Middlesbrough | League Cup | 4 |
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| 1998-99 | Middlesbrough | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Middlesbrough | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Middlesbrough | Premier League | 35 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Middlesbrough | Premier League | 3 | 2 |
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| 1999-00 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 1999 | Wycombe Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion | W |
3-4 Agg: 4-5 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 12 Oct 1999 | West Bromwich Albion v Fulham | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-89 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 1988-89 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1989-90 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 7 | ||||
| 1989-90 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 3 | 2 |
1 |
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| 1989-90 | Republic of Ireland | Liam Brady Testimonial | 1 |
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| 1990-91 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 4 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 4 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 | 1 |
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| 1991-92 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 1 | 1 |
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| 1991-92 | Republic of Ireland | US Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 8 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 6 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 4 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Republic of Ireland | B International | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 4 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 3 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 6 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 4 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb 1989 | Republic of Ireland v France | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Apr 1989 | Republic of Ireland v Spain | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 6 |
| 28 May 1989 | Republic of Ireland v Malta | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 6 |
| 04 Jun 1989 | Republic of Ireland v Hungary | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 6 |
| 06 Sep 1989 | Republic of Ireland v West Germany | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Oct 1989 | Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 6 |
| 15 Nov 1989 | Malta v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 6 |
| 28 Mar 1990 | Republic of Ireland v Wales | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 25 Apr 1990 | Republic of Ireland v USSR | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 16 May 1990 | Republic of Ireland v Finland | D | 1-1 | Liam Brady Testimonial | |
| 27 May 1990 | Turkey v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 02 Jun 1990 | Malta v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Jun 1990 | England v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group F |
| 17 Jun 1990 | Republic of Ireland v Egypt | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group F |
| 21 Jun 1990 | Republic of Ireland v Netherlands | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group F |
| 25 Jun 1990 | Republic of Ireland v Romania | W | 0-0 (5-4) | FIFA World Cup | Finals 2nd round |
| 30 Jun 1990 | Italy v Republic of Ireland | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals quarter-final |
| 12 Sep 1990 | Republic of Ireland v Morocco | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 17 Oct 1990 | Republic of Ireland v Turkey | W | 5-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 14 Nov 1990 | Republic of Ireland v England | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 06 Feb 1991 | Wales v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Mar 1991 | England v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 01 May 1991 | Republic of Ireland v Poland | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 22 May 1991 | Republic of Ireland v Chile | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 01 Jun 1991 | USA v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 16 Oct 1991 | Poland v Republic of Ireland | D | 3-3 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 19 Feb 1992 | Republic of Ireland v Wales | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Apr 1992 | Republic of Ireland v USA | W | 4-1 | International Friendly | |
| 26 May 1992 | Republic of Ireland v Albania | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
| 30 May 1992 | USA v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-1 | US Cup | |
| 04 Jun 1992 | Republic of Ireland v Italy | L | 0-2 | US Cup | |
| 09 Sep 1992 | Republic of Ireland v Latvia | W | 4-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
| 14 Oct 1992 | Denmark v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
| 18 Nov 1992 | Spain v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
| 31 Mar 1993 | Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
| 28 Apr 1993 | Republic of Ireland v Denmark | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
| 26 May 1993 | Albania v Republic of Ireland | W | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
| 09 Jun 1993 | Latvia v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
| 16 Jun 1993 | Lithuania v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
| 08 Sep 1993 | Republic of Ireland v Lithuania | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
| 17 Nov 1993 | Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
| 20 Apr 1994 | Netherlands v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 24 May 1994 | Republic of Ireland v Bolivia | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 28 May 1994 | Germany v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 05 Jun 1994 | Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic | L | 1-3 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Jun 1994 | Italy v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group E |
| 24 Jun 1994 | Mexico v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group E |
| 28 Jun 1994 | Republic of Ireland v Norway | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group E |
| 04 Jul 1994 | Netherlands v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals 2nd round |
| 07 Sep 1994 | Latvia v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-3 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 16 Nov 1994 | Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-4 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 13 Dec 1994 | England v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | B International | |
| 15 Feb 1995 | Republic of Ireland v England | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Mar 1995 | Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 26 Apr 1995 | Republic of Ireland v Portugal | W | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 06 Sep 1995 | Austria v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 11 Oct 1995 | Republic of Ireland v Latvia | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 13 Dec 1995 | Netherlands v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group play-off |
| 27 Mar 1996 | Republic of Ireland v Russia | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 24 Apr 1996 | Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 29 May 1996 | Republic of Ireland v Portugal | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 31 Aug 1996 | Liechtenstein v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-5 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 09 Oct 1996 | Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 10 Nov 1996 | Republic of Ireland v Iceland | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 02 Apr 1997 | North Macedonia v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 30 Apr 1997 | Romania v Republic of Ireland | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 21 May 1997 | Republic of Ireland v Liechtenstein | W | 5-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 20 Aug 1997 | Republic of Ireland v Lithuania | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 06 Sep 1997 | Iceland v Republic of Ireland | W | 2-4 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 29 Oct 1997 | Republic of Ireland v Belgium | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | 1st leg play-off |
| 15 Nov 1997 | Belgium v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | 2nd leg play-off |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.