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Andre Blackman
Personal information
Full name Andre Alexander-George Blackman[1]
Date of birth (1990-11-10) 10 November 1990 (age 33)[1]
Place of birth Lambeth, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Position(s) Left back / Left winger
Youth career
2001–2006 Arsenal
2006–2007 Tottenham Hotspur
2007–2009 Portsmouth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Bristol City 0 (0)
2010–2011 AFC Wimbledon 13 (0)
2011–2012 Celtic 3 (0)
2012 → Inverness Caledonian Thistle (loan) 2 (0)
2013–2014 Plymouth Argyle 6 (0)
2014 Dover Athletic 0 (0)
2014 Maidenhead United 2 (0)
2014–2015 Blackpool 3 (0)
2016 MAS Fez 3 (0)
2016–2017 Crawley Town 32 (0)
2017–2018 Barnet 19 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:17 12 April 2018

Andre Alexander-George Blackman (born 10 November 1990) is an English professional footballer.

A left back, he can also play as a wing back and a left winger.

Club career

Early career

Blackman was born in Lambeth, London.[1] He began his career at Afewee Academy[2] in Brixton before joining as a trainee with Arsenal, moving to Tottenham Hotspur and then signing for Portsmouth at the age of 16.[3] He also had spells with Chelsea,[4] and West Ham.[5]

Bristol City

Blackman started his professional career by signing a two-year contract with Bristol City after his release by Portsmouth.[3]

He made his debut for Bristol City in the League Cup match against Brentford on 11 August 2009.[6] On 1 October 2009, Blackman was released by Bristol City over a disciplinary matter, without making a league appearance.[7] He then went on trial with Championship side Leicester City,[8] which proved to be unsuccessful.[9]

AFC Wimbledon

After declaring he wanted to "sort his life out",[4] Blackman signed for Conference National club AFC Wimbledon on 1 June 2010,[9] and made his debut in their 1–0 away win against Southport on 14 August;[10] however, after a handful of appearances, Blackman was declared surplus to requirements and was replaced by Chris Bush,[11] and subsequently Gareth Gwillim.[12] Blackman featured in 18 League, Cup and friendly matches scoring twice, including one against an Arsenal XI - his former club.

On 12 January 2011, Blackman went on trial with Oldham Athletic,[13][14] but was not signed.[15] On 9 February 2011, it was announced that Blackman had joined an unnamed league club on trial.[15]

Celtic

In October 2011, Blackman had a trial with Scottish Premier League side Celtic, playing his first match in a year when Celtic's development squad played a bounce game against a Rangers XI.[16] This trial resulted in Blackman signing for Celtic in November 2011.[17] He made his debut for Celtic on 3 March, in a 1–1 draw with Aberdeen.[18] Although not featured enough at Celtic, the club won their first title in over 4 years.

Blackman thanked Neil Lennon for saving his football career after a troubled year and admitted he had to show humility and mental strength to make a breakthrough.[19] At the end of the season, Blackman was awarded 'Tackle of the Year' at Celtic when a video was shown of Blackman accidentally tackling the manager Lennon as he skidding toward him during a match, sending him crashing to the turf.[20][21]

Blackman was loaned to Inverness CT for the first part of the 2012–13 season in order to get more first team experience.[22] It will be his first loan career. On 15 September 2012, Blackman made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Aberdeen where he made impressive debut, resulting him earning a man of the match.[23] His loan spell was terminated by Inverness CT, however, three months early.[24] Manager Terry Butcher revealed he terminated Blackman loan spell because of his poor attitude and discipline.[25]

He was released by Celtic in November 2012, just one year after signing for the club.[citation needed]

Plymouth Argyle

Blackman signed a six-month contract with Plymouth Argyle in July 2013.[26] He made his debut in the club's first game of the new season at Southend United,[27] and also started in the next two matches before losing his place in the team.[28] Blackman scored the first goal of his career in a Football League Trophy tie against Swindon Town,[29] but he remained on the fringes of the team and made his ninth and final appearance for the club in October.[30] He was released when his contract expired in January 2014.[31]

Non league spells

In March 2014, he joined Conference South club Dover Athletic on non-contract terms and scored on his debut against Dartford in the Kent Senior Cup.[32]

Shortly after his move to Dover Athletic, Blackman joined Conference South side Maidenhead United.

Trial with Leeds

On 23 May 2014, Blackman was strongly linked with a move to Leeds United, after Leeds owner Massimo Cellino showed an interest in reviving his career.[33] On 28 June 2014, Blackman was pictured with the Leeds United first team squad at the launch of the Leeds 2014/15 shirt at Elland Road.[34] On 30 June 2014, Blackman travelled with Leeds on their 2-week pre-season training camp to Santa Cristina in Italy, with Leeds officially announcing Blackman had joined them on trial.[35] After a trial spell, Leeds decided not to take up the option to sign Blackman.

Blackpool

On 29 September, Blackman joined Blackpool on a 1-year contract with the option of a further year.[36] He started against the club he had a trial at in the summer, Leeds United in a 3–1 loss.[37]

Crawley Town

On 19 July 2016, Blackman joined League Two side Crawley Town on a one-year deal after a short spell with Moroccan side MAS Fez.[38]

Barnet

Blackman joined Barnet on 26 August 2017.[39] He scored his first goal for Barnet on his debut in an EFL Trophy tie against AFC Wimbledon on 29 August 2017.[40] He was released by Barnet at the end of the 2017–18 season.[41]

Career statistics

As of match played 5 May 2018.[42]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bristol City 2009–10 Championship 0 0 0 0 2 0 — 2 0
AFC Wimbledon 2010–11 Conference Premier 13 0 3 0 — 0 0 16 0
Celtic 2011–12 Scottish Premier League 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Inverness CT (loan) 2012–13 Scottish Premier League 2 0 0 0 0 0 — 2 0
Plymouth Argyle 2013–14 League Two 6 0 0 0 1 0 2[a] 1 9 1
Maidenhead United 2013–14 Conference South 2 0 0 0 — 0 0 2 0
Blackpool 2014–15 Championship 3 0 0 0 0 0 — 3 0
MAS Fez 2015–16 Botola 3 0 0 0 — — 3 0
Crawley Town 2016–17 League Two 32 0 1 0 0 0 2[b] 0 35 0
2017–18 League Two 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Total 32 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 36 0
Barnet 2017–18 League Two 19 0 0 0 0 0 2[b] 1 21 1
Career total 83 0 4 0 4 0 6 2 97 2
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. p. 49. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  2. ^ Fifield, Dominic (7 October 2014). "The Brixton volunteers who made Nathaniel Clyne an England player" – via The Guardian.
  3. ^ a b "Andre signs in at City". Bristol City FC. 30 June 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2009.
  4. ^ a b "Former Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs star wants to get back on track with Dons". Surrey Herald. 20 August 2010. Archived from the original on 23 August 2010. Retrieved 9 February 2011. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Celtic's Andre Blackman is determined to prove wrong his many doubters". The Herald. 13 July 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  6. ^ "Four changes for cup clash". Bristol City FC. 11 August 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2009.
  7. ^ "Bristol City cancel Blackman's contract". This is Bristol. Northcliffe Media Limited. 1 October 2009. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
  8. ^ "Leicester City to discuss future of trialist". This is Leicestershire. Northcliffe Media Limited. 15 October 2009. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
  9. ^ a b "AFC Wimbledon swoop for Andre Blackman". BBC Sport. 2 June 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
  10. ^ "Southport 0 AFC Wimbledon 1 match stats". Wandsworth Guardian. Newsquest Media Group. 16 August 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
  11. ^ "Dons boss eyes new left-back to cast doubt over Andre Blackman's future". Surrey Herald. 7 July 2011. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
  12. ^ "Dagenham & Redbridge full-back completes AFC Wimbledon move". Surrey Herald. 13 January 2011. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
  13. ^ "Oldham Athletic hand trial to AFC Wimbledon defender Andre Blackman". Surrey Herald. 12 January 2011. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
  14. ^ "TV cash tonic for Latics". Chronicle Online. Oldham Evening Chronicle. 13 January 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
  15. ^ a b "Former Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs full-back on the move again". Surrey Herald. 9 February 2011. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
  16. ^ "Deadlocked: Celtic captain Brown's contract talks stall over agents' fee". Mail Online. Associated Newspapers. 25 October 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
  17. ^ "Celtic sign up full-back Andre Blackman". BBC Sport. BBC. 19 November 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
  18. ^ "Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic". BBC Sport. BBC. 3 March 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  19. ^ "Celtic star Andre Blackman insists he's ready to shake off 'bad-boy' tag and be a hit at Parkhead". Daily Record. 13 July 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  20. ^ "Celtic honour Andre Blackman after 'taking out' Neil Lennon". Sport.STV. 9 May 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  21. ^ goalweek (11 May 2012). "Foul of the Week - May #3 - 2012 - Andre Blackman [Celtic FC]" – via YouTube.
  22. ^ "Inverness: Celtic loan Andre Blackman to Caley Thistle". BBC Sport. BBC. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  23. ^ "Celtic's Andre Blackman eyes more Inverness awards". BBC Sport. 16 September 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  24. ^ "SPL side Inverness have terminated their loan deal with Celtic defender Andre Blackman". Sky Sports. BSkyB. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
  25. ^ "Celtic bad boy Andre Blackman binned by loan club Inverness Caley Thistle". Daily Record. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  26. ^ "Andre Blackman: Plymouth Argyle complete signing of left-back". BBC Sport. 29 July 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
  27. ^ "Plymouth Argyle start new season with defeat at Southend". Plymouth Herald. 4 August 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
  28. ^ "John Sheridan sees a future for Plymouth Argyle's Andre Blackman on the left of midfield". Plymouth Herald. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
  29. ^ "Swindon Town...2 Plymouth Argyle...1: Match report". Plymouth Herald. 8 October 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
  30. ^ Errington, Chris (24 January 2014). "John Sheridan believes Argyle still have a lot to play for this season". Plymouth Herald. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
  31. ^ Cowdery, Rick (27 January 2014). "Andre leaves". Plymouth Argyle F.C. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
  32. ^ Inkersole, Sam (5 March 2014). "Experimental Dover Athletic breeze through to KSC semi final". Dover Express. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  33. ^ "Leeds United revive their interest in midfield ace Rowe". Yorkshire Evening Post. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  34. ^ "2014/15 HOME KIT LAUNCH". Leeds United Official Site. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  35. ^ "PRE-SEASON: PLAYERS ARRIVE IN ITALY". Leeds United. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  36. ^ "Blackpool sign Andre Blackman and Formose Mendy". BBC Sport. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
  37. ^ "UNITED TOO STRONG FOR BLACKPOOL". Leeds United Official Site. 8 November 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  38. ^ "Defender signs for Reds". Crawley Town F.C. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  39. ^ Breaking | Andre Blackman signs for Barnet FC
  40. ^ "Barnet FC 3-4 AFC Wimbledon - Checkatrade Trophy". barnetfc.com. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  41. ^ "John Akinde: Barnet put striker on transfer list after relegation to National League". BBC Sport. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  42. ^ "A. Blackman". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
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