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Tony Andreu
Personal information
Full name Anthony Andreu
Date of birth (1988-05-22) 22 May 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Cagnes-sur-Mer, France
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Coventry City
Number 19
Youth career
Monaco
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Chênois
2009–2012 Stade Nyonnais 77 (10)
2012–2013 Livingston 33 (7)
2013–2015 Hamilton Academical 58 (25)
2015–2017 Norwich City 6 (0)
2015–2016 → Rotherham United (loan) 11 (2)
2016–2017 → Dundee United (loan) 31 (13)
2017– Coventry City 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:33, 13 September 2017 (UTC)

Anthony Andreu (born 22 May 1988) is a French professional footballer who plays for English club Coventry City, as a midfielder.

He began his career as a youth player at Monaco, before playing in Switzerland with CS Chênois and Stade Nyonnais. He moved to Scotland in 2012, initially with Livingston, before joining Hamilton Academical. He signed for English club Norwich City in 2015 and was also loaned to Rotherham United before joining Dundee United for the 2016–17 season. He signed for Coventry City in August 2017.

Career

Early career

Andreu spent his early career in France and Switzerland with Monaco, Chênois and Stade Nyonnais.[1][2]

While playing in Switzerland, Andreu started writing poetry; Andreu is also a fan of books, stating that, "I have a lot of free time. I love to read – whether it is thrillers, crime stories or more philosophical themes – and I recently bought a book about French history. I sometimes write poems and I note down details about the books I've read."[3]

Livingston

He signed for Scottish club Livingston in June 2012, alongside David Luongo.[4] It was revealed by John Hughes that the director of football John Collins signed the duo, with the help from Collins' French connections by inviting them on trial, which impressed Hughes' management.[5]

He made his debut for Livingston, in the first round of the Scottish Challenge Cup, in a 1–0 loss against Annan Athletic.[6] Andreu scored his first goal in the last minutes, as they beat Falkirk on 2 September 2013.[7] On 2 March 2013, Andreu scored twice, in a 4–1 win over Airdrieonians.[8] In the BBC Scotland interview, Andreu name was mentioned by the Uefa general secretary, David Taylor.[9]

On 2 May 2013 it was announced that he was leaving the club at the end of the 2012–13 season.[10] While at Livingston, Andreu met Julia, daughter of then director of football John Collins (who was responsible for signing him) and they entered into a relationship.[3]

Hamilton Academical

He signed a one-year contract with Hamilton Academical on 1 August 2013, having appeared for the club in the Scottish Challenge Cup a few days earlier as a trialist.[11][12] Andreu signed a new two-year contract with the club in March 2014.[13]

In April 2014, he was nominated for the 2013–14 PFA Scotland's Player of the Year award, in the Championship section, but lost out to Hemmings.[14] He was also selected to the 2013–14 Championship PFA Scotland Team of the Year, alongside Hamilton teammates Ziggy Gordon and Ali Crawford.[15] On the last game of the season, Andreu scored a hat-trick, just before half-time, as they thrash Greenock Morton. However, the win wouldn't guarantee promotion to Scottish Premiership after Dundee, won at the same day.[16]

He scored the winning goal in the play-off semi-final against Falkirk on 18 May 2014.[17] After losing 2–0 to Hibernian in the first leg, Andreu scored a last minute goal, in a 2–0 win against Hibernian, to keep the scoreline alive on aggregate. The match would keep going until it went on penalty shoot-out. Hamilton would win 4–3 on penalty shoot-out to relegate Hibernian and promoting Hamilton to Scottish Premiership, which Andreu convert the second penalty in the shoot-out.[18] After the match, Andreu described playing in the Scottish Premiership in the 2014–15 season as "a dream come true" and said the club deserved to be promoted.[19]

Norwich City

He moved to English club Norwich City on 2 February 2015.[20] On 10 August 2017 he left Norwich City by mutual consent.[21]

Rotherham United (loan)

He moved on loan to Rotherham United on 1 September 2015.[22] On 26 September, he scored his first goal for Rotherham in a 2–0 win over Birmingham City.[23] On 7 January 2016, he returned to Norwich City to fight for his place in the first team, despite Rotherham manager Neil Redfearn's wishes to extend the loan.[24]

Dundee United (loan)

He signed on loan for Dundee United in August 2016.[25] On his debut he scored the winning goal in a Scottish Challenge Cup tie against Peterhead on 3 September 2016.[26]

Coventry City

On 10 August 2017 he signed a two-year contract with Coventry City, after his departure from Norwich City.[27] He scored his first goal for Coventry in an EFL Trophy tie against Shrewsbury Town on 29 August 2017.[28]

During Coventry's 1-0 win against Port Vale on 9 September 2017 Andreu suffered an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament which would rule him out for the rest of the 2017–18 season.[29]

Playing style

Andreu's playing style has been compared to Cesc Fabregas.[30]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 9 September 2017
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stade Nyonnais 2009–10[2] Swiss Challenge League 29 2 – – – – – – 29 2
2010–11[2] 21 2 – – – – – – 21 2
2011–12[2] 27 6 – – – – – – 27 6
Total 77 10 – – – – – – 77 10
Livingston 2012–13[31] Scottish Championship 33 7 1 0 3 0 1[a] 0 38 7
Hamilton Academical 2013–14[32] Scottish Championship 35 13 1 0 3 0 5[b] 2 44 15
2014–15[33] Scottish Premiership 23 12 0 0 3 1 0 0 26 13
Total 58 25 1 0 6 1 5 2 70 28
Norwich City 2014–15[33] Championship 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
2015–16[34] Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2016–17[35] Championship 0 0 0 0 1 0 1[c] 3 2 3
2017–18[36] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 6 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 9 3
Rotherham United (loan) 2015–16[34] Championship 11 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 2
Dundee United (loan) 2016–17[35] Scottish Championship 31 13 1 2 0 0 10[d] 4 42 19
Coventry City 2017–18[36] League Two 5 0 0 0 0 0 1[c] 1 6 1
Career total 221 57 3 2 12 1 18 10 254 70
  1. ^ Appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. ^ One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the play-offs
  3. ^ a b Appearances in the Football League Trophy
  4. ^ Four appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and six in the play-offs

References

  1. ^ "Profile". Livingston F.C. Archived from the original on 24 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b c d Tony Andreu at Soccerway
  3. ^ a b "Hamilton's French midfielder Tony Andreu dreams of Premiership football after adapting to life in Scotland". Daily Record. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  4. ^ "John Collins connections net French duo for Livingston". STV. 28 June 2012.
  5. ^ "Collins uses French contacts to recruit two new players". The Herald Scotland. 30 June 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  6. ^ "Ramsdens Cup: Annan Athletic 1–0 Livingston". BBC Sport. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  7. ^ "Falkirk 1–2 Livingston". BBC Sport. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  8. ^ "Livingston 4–1 Airdrie Utd". BBC Sport. 2 March 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  9. ^ "David Taylor hopes league changes can boost Scottish game". BBC Sport. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  10. ^ "Livingston captain Liam Fox tops list of players to exit Almondvale". West Lothian Courier. 2 May 2013. Archived from the original on 15 June 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Andreu Signs". Hamilton Academical F.C. 1 August 2013.
  12. ^ Andrew McGilvray (1 August 2013). "Accies snap up French midfielder Anthony Andreu". Hamilton Advertiser.
  13. ^ "Tony Andreu Re-Signs". Hamilton Academical F.C. 19 March 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  14. ^ "MacDonald, Hemmings, Andreu & Loy up for PFA Scotland award". BBC Sport. 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  15. ^ "Falkirk and Rangers dominate team of the year voting". BBC Sport. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  16. ^ "Hamilton Academical 10 – 2 Greenock Morton". BBC Sport. 3 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  17. ^ Kenny Crawford (19 May 2014). "Hamilton hero Andreu will not let any speculation faze him". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  18. ^ "Hibernian 0 – 2 Hamilton". SPFL. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  19. ^ "Hamilton goal hero Tony Andreu says promotion to the Scottish Premiership is like a dream come true". Daily Record. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  20. ^ "Transfer Deadline Day: Norwich City sign Tony Andreu". BBC Sport. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  21. ^ "Tony Andreu leaves City by mutual consent". Norwich City F.C. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  22. ^ "Lee Camp, Tony Andreu & Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe join Rotherham". BBC Sport. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  23. ^ "Birmingham 0–2 Rotherham". BBC Sport. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
  24. ^ "Norwich City midfielders Andreu and Thompson return to Carrow Road". ITV News. 7 January 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  25. ^ "Tony Andreu: Norwich City midfielder joins Dundee United on loan". 31 August 2016 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  26. ^ "Irn Bru Cup: Dundee Utd & St Mirren reach last 16 after extra time". BBC Sport. 3 September 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  27. ^ "SIGNING: Midfielder Tony Andreu joins the Sky Blues on a two-year deal". Coventry City F.C. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  28. ^ "Coventry City 2 Shrewsbury Town 3: Match report as Sky Blues fall to defeat in Checkatrade Trophy". coventrytelegraph.net. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  29. ^ Turner, Andy (12 September 2017). "Sky Blues suffer 'horrendous' blow as play-maker ruled out for the season". coventrytelegraph. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  30. ^ "Tony Andreu: Norwich signing 'similar to Cesc Fabregas'". BBC Sport. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  31. ^ 2012 at Soccerbase
  32. ^ 2013 at Soccerbase
  33. ^ a b 2014 at Soccerbase
  34. ^ a b 2015 at Soccerbase
  35. ^ a b 2016 at Soccerbase
  36. ^ a b 2017 at Soccerbase
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