Andy Legg facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Legg | ||
| Date of birth | 28 July 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Neath, Wales | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger / left back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Baglan Boys Club | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1988 | Briton Ferry Athletic | ||
| 1988–1993 | Swansea City | 163 | (29) |
| 1993–1996 | Notts County | 89 | (9) |
| 1996–1998 | Birmingham City | 45 | (5) |
| 1997 | → Ipswich Town (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 1998 | Reading | 12 | (0) |
| 1998 | → Peterborough United (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 1998–2003 | Cardiff City | 175 | (12) |
| 2003–2005 | Peterborough United | 81 | (5) |
| 2006 | Maesteg Park | 1 | (0) |
| 2006 | Newport County | 3 | (0) |
| 2006 | Llanelli | 4 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Hucknall Town | 29 | (4) |
| 2007 | → Llanelli (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2007–2012 | Llanelli | 111 | (7) |
| Total | 724 | (72) | |
| International career | |||
| 1996–2001 | Wales | 6 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2007 | Hucknall Town | ||
| 2009–2012 | Llanelli | ||
| 2016 | Bangor City | ||
| 2017–2019 | Cardiff City U23 | ||
| 2020–2021 | Llanelli | ||
| 2025– | Barry Town United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Andrew Legg (born 28 July 1966) is a Welsh football manager and former player. He played for the Wales international team. He is currently the manager of Barry Town United.
Andy Legg was famous for his incredibly long throw-ins. He could regularly throw the ball over 30 meters. He even held a world record for a throw of 44.6 meters!
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About Andy Legg
Andy Legg was born in Neath, Wales. As a teenager, he went to Glan Afan Comprehensive School. After school, he worked for the Forestry Commission. He also worked as a supervisor in a factory. Andy's brother, Paul, also played football.
Andy's Football Journey
Starting His Career
Andy Legg began playing football for a local youth team called Baglan Boys Club. His father was the manager there. Later, he joined Briton Ferry Athletic. Several professional clubs noticed his talent. He had trials with Middlesbrough and Manchester City.
Playing for Swansea City
At 22, Andy joined his hometown club, Swansea City, in August 1988. This was a bit later than most players start their professional careers. He played over 150 games for Swansea. He helped them win the Welsh Cup in 1989 and 1991. He also played in European matches, like the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.
During his time at Swansea, Andy's long throw-ins became very famous. In 1992, he set a Guinness World Record for the longest throw. He threw the ball an amazing 44.6 meters (about 146 feet!). This record stood for several years.
Moving to Notts County
In July 1993, Andy moved to Notts County. The club paid £275,000 for him. He helped Notts County win the Anglo-Italian Cup in the 1994–95 season. Andy was even featured on the cover of the video game FIFA Soccer 96!
Time at Birmingham City
Andy joined Birmingham City in February 1996. He played there for two years. On 24 April 1996, he played his first game for the Wales national team. He also had a short loan spell at Ipswich Town.
Playing for Reading
In February 1998, Andy signed with Reading. However, the manager who signed him was soon replaced. The new manager, Tommy Burns, had disagreements with some players, including Andy. This led to Andy training separately from the main team for a while.
Joining Cardiff City
After a short loan at Peterborough United, Andy joined Cardiff City in 1998. At first, some fans were not happy because he had played for their rivals, Swansea City. But Andy soon became a fan favorite. He won the club's Player of the Season award twice.
In 1999, doctors found a non-cancerous lump on Andy's neck. He decided to finish the season before having it removed in May 2000. He left Cardiff City in July 2003 after helping them win promotion to Division One.
Back to Peterborough United
After leaving Cardiff, Andy joined Peterborough United as a player-coach. In 2004, another lump appeared in his throat. He decided to wait until the end of the season for surgery. His last professional game was on 9 April 2005. The operation was successful, and he was able to return to football.
Later Playing Career
Andy returned to playing with Maesteg Park in 2006. He also played for Newport County and Llanelli. He then joined Hucknall Town.
Andy's Coaching and Management
In January 2007, Andy Legg became the manager of Hucknall Town. He later returned to Llanelli as a player and then became their manager in April 2009. At 42, he was part of the Llanelli team that beat Scottish Premier League side Motherwell in a European match.
Andy continued to develop his coaching skills. In August 2016, he became manager of Bangor City, but left after three months. In September 2016, he was appointed manager of the Under-23 team at his old club, Cardiff City. He left this role in November 2019.
He returned to manage Llanelli Town for a second time in November 2020, staying until November 2021. As of January 2025, Andy Legg is the manager of Barry Town United.
Achievements
Swansea City
- Welsh Cup winner: 1989, 1991
Notts County
- Anglo-Italian Cup winner: 1995
Cardiff City
- Promoted from Football League Third Division: 1999, 2001
- FAW Premier Cup winner: 2002
- Promoted from Football League Second Division (play-off winner): 2003
Llanelli
- Welsh Premier League winner: 2007–08
Individual Awards
- Welsh Premier League Team of the Year: 2008–09
