Andy Dorman

Football player infobox


playername= Andy Dorman
fullname = Andy Dorman
nickname = Southgate
son of = Dennis & Lynne
brother of = Ian & Richie
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1982|5|1
cityofbirth = Chester
countryofbirth = England
height = height|ft=6|in=1
currentclub = St. Mirren
clubnumber = 8
position = Midfielder
youthyears = 2000 - 2003–

youthclubs = Boston University
years = 2004–2007 2007–
clubs = New England Revolution St. Mirren
caps(goals) = 97 (17) 23 0(6)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = 20:27, 14 February 2008 (UTC)
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Andy Dorman (born May 1, 1982 in Chester, England) is a English professional association football player who plays for St. Mirren in the Scottish Premier League.

Although he grew up in Wales and identifies himself as Welsh, Dorman was born in England and his family is English. Due to this he is ineligible to play for the Wales national team. The Football Association rules state that he is only eligible to play for England. He has expressed interest in either playing for the English national team, filing an appeal to FIFA in order to play for the Wales national team, or gaining American citizenship and playing for the USA. [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zsnQoA8_04 Dorman Interview] , YouTube.]

Biography

Though born in England, Dorman attended Hawarden High School in Flintshire and played on the Welsh Schoolboys team. He moved to America to attend Boston University, where he was a two-time All-New England player.

Dorman was drafted 58th overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft out of Boston University by the New England Revolution, and succeeded in making the team's 2004 developmental roster. In his first season with the Revs, Dorman clocked only 365 minutes, but scored two goals and an assist in that time, evincing an attacking flair.

The 2006 season was truly a breakout year for Dorman, as he played in all 32 games for the Revs, scoring 6 goals and assisting on 10 others. During a season when many Revolution players missed time due to injury, suspension, or international duty, Dorman was forced to play many roles and positions. His diligence and creativity on the attack gained the attention and respect of many around the league, and he was named the 2006 "Man of the Year" by the Midnight Riders, the Revolution's independent supporters group.

While Dorman wanted to re-sign with the Revs in MLS, contract negotiations fell through and Dorman agreed to sign with SPL outfit St Mirren. [ [http://www.soccer365.com/mls/story_17108001523.php soccer365.com | mls | Dorman Wanted MLS Stay ] ] The contract is for 18 months with an option of an extra year. Dorman played his first League game on January 19, 2008, and provided an early assist in a 3-1 St. Mirren victory. Dorman cemented a growing relationship with St Mirren fans by scoring a peach in the 2007/2008 fifth round Scottish Cup replay against Dundee United.

Titles

*flagicon|USA New England Revolution: US Open Cup - 2007.

ee also

* List of current MLS players

References

External links

* [http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/stats?id=41950&cc=5739 Andy Dorman profile] at ESPNsoccernet
* [http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=31982 Andy Dorman's profile at New England Revolution's official site]
* [http://www.saintmirren.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ManReg/Squad/FirstTeam/0,,10295~42649,00.html Andy Dorman's profile at St. Mirren's official site]