Focus On…..Andy Tucker

Continuing the series on players who have spent some of their careers as a player or manager in the Southern League.

As a player, Andy Tucker was equally at home at full-back or in midfield.

He started his career with Southern League club Cheltenham Town as a YTS and progressed into the Robins` first team on a regular basis.

In 1996, he moved to Southern Premier Division rivals Gloucester City after a period on loan and went on to make over 200 appearances for the Tigers, scoring a dozen goals.

He finally left Gloucester at the end of the 2000/01 season and finished his career captaining Bishops Cleeve for his last five seasons.

He currently runs his own successful coaching business in Cheltenham.

Previous Clubs:

Cheltenham Town, Gloucester City and Bishop’s Cleeve

Best Game Played In?

Cheltenham Town v Gloucester City derby games! Crowds of 4000-plus in Southern League games!

Best 11 Played With:

Alan Nicholls (Cheltenham)

Bob Bloomer (Cheltenham)
Gary Kemp (Gloucester)
Chris Banks (Cheltenham)
Kevin Willetts (Cheltenham & Gloucester)

Lee Howells (Cheltenham)
David Webb (Gloucester)
Chris Smith (Cheltenham)
Chris Burns (Cheltenham & Gloucester)

Jimmy Smith (Cheltenham & Gloucester)
Adie Mings (Gloucester) (pictured)

Subs
Martin Thomas (Cheltenham)
Gary Thorne (Gloucester)
Simon Cooper (Cheltenham & Gloucester)
Christer Warren (Cheltenham)
Jason Eaton (Gloucester)

Best Captain?

Gary Kemp

Best Mates in Football:

Simon Cooper and Liam O`Neill – both ex-Cheltenham Town.

Funniest Team-Mate/Manager:

Tommy Callinan

Best Manager

Lindsay Parsons (right)

Words of Advice?

Careers are short so enjoy it while you can. Savour the big games and don’t let them pass you by as opportunities are few and far between!