Forgotten Premier League star, 47, now working as fitness coach subbed on as STRIKER for non-league Wealdstone
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A FORGOTTEN Premier League star who is now working as a fitness coach ended up being subbed on as a striker for non-league club Wealdstone. Wayne Andrews, 47, enjoyed a glittering career playing up front for the likes of Watford, Coventry and Leeds. He made nine Premier League appearances during the 2004/05 season with Crystal Palace.
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And after retiring in 2009 with 44 goals from 230 games, Andrews moved into the world of coaching. The ace reinvented himself as a strength and conditioning expert, training the likes of Andy Cole and Jermaine Jenas. Last summer Andrews took up an official role as Head of Strength and Conditioning with non-league club Wealdstone.
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But he’s now ended up putting his boots back on for a shock appearance on the field. Last night saw Wealdstone take on Brighton’s U21s in the National League Cup. With his side 1-0 down, Andrews came amazingly came off the bench in the 76th minute in an attempt to level things up.
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Unfortunately for the ace, he was unable to make an impact as Wealdstone crashed out by a single goal. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. But fans were loving seeing Andrews back on the field in such dramatic circumstances. One said: “Football ay?”. Another declared: “Legend.”.
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