Andy Halliday
 Halliday playing for Rangers in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Halliday[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 October 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Rangers | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2003 | Ross County | ||
| 2003–2006 | Rangers | ||
| 2006–2008 | Livingston | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2010 | Livingston | 45 | (15) |
| 2010–2015 | Middlesbrough | 36 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | → Walsall (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Blackpool (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | → Bradford City (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2015 | Bradford City | 13 | (0) |
| 2015– | Rangers | 51 | (8) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:28, 4 December 2016 (UTC). | |||
Andrew "Andy" Halliday (born 11 October 1991) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Rangers. He has previously played for Livingston, Middlesbrough, Walsall, Blackpool and Bradford City.
In January 2015, he scored Bradford City's third goal against Chelsea in the fourth round of the FA Cup, as his club went on to win 4–2. The result has been widely regarded as one of the greatest shocks[2][3] in the history of the competition.
Career
Livingston
After promising developments at Ross County, Halliday was scouted by Rangers before being released in 2006.[4] He then moved to Livingston, playing for the under-19s before making his first team debut.[4] He made his debut on 26 April 2008, as a substitute in a 5–2 defeat against St Johnstone.[5] Halliday's performances throughout the 2009–10 season attracted interest from several Scottish and English teams, this came after he bagged 15 goals in just 44 appearances. At the Livingston player of the year awards for the 2009–10 season, Halliday won young player of the year, as well as being nominated twice for goal of the season.
Middlesbrough
Halliday joined the then Championship side Middlesbrough for the start of the 2010–11 season, after agreeing to join Gordon Strachan's team.[4] He scored his first goal for Middlesbrough in a 3–3 draw with Ipswich Town on 12 April 2011.[6] His second goal came in the FA Cup against Hastings United.[7]
Loan moves
On 25 November 2011, Halliday joined Walsall on loan until January 2012.[8] He returned to Middlesbrough at the end of the loan with Walsall having opted not to extend the move.[9] On 24 January 2014, Halliday signed for Blackpool on loan for the remainder of the 2013–14 season.[10]
Bradford City
Halliday signed on loan for Bradford City in October 2014.[11] The move became permanent in January 2015.[12] He scored the third goal in Bradford City's memorable 4–2 victory over Chelsea in the 2014–15 FA Cup fourth round.[2] Halliday scored three goals in 32 games for Bradford during the 2014–15 season, but he was released at the end of the season.[13]
Rangers
2015-16 season
On 18 July 2015, Halliday signed a two-year deal to join his boyhood heroes Rangers with the option of a third-year.[14][15] On 25 July 2015, he scored on his debut in a 6–2 win over Hibernian in the Scottish Challenge Cup.[16] Halliday scored his first league goal for Rangers in a 5–1 win over Queen of the South at Palmerston Park on 30 August 4 days after scoring away from home in a league cup match at Airdrieonians. Halliday scored his first goal at home in a 4–0 win over Dumbarton at Ibrox on 1 December 2015. On 28 December 2015 Halliday received a straight red card in Rangers' 4–2 win over Hibernian by referee Bobby Madden for violent conduct after clashing with Hibs' midfielder Fraser Fyvie. The card was later appealed and reduced to a yellow and Fyvie received a two-match ban.[17][18]
Halliday started 2016 well, signing a contact extension until 2020[19] and then scoring against Dumbarton in a 6-0 win. He followed it up with strikes against Raith Rovers, Dundee and Queen Of The South. However, he was once again sent-off in a league match away to Morton, in controversial circumstances. On 25 January where it was alleged Halliday made an offensive gesture to the home support after Barrie McKay had scored to make it 2-0 to Rangers. Halliday later noted the incident was a career low point.[20] In the absence of regular penalty taker Martyn Waghorn, Halliday took penalties and converted from the spot in the 4-0 win over Peterhead in the 2016 Scottish Challenge Cup Final[21] and also scored his penalty in the Scottish cup semi-final shoot-out against Celtic.[22] He scored a stunning long-range goal in the final against Hibernian to put Rangers 2-1 ahead, but they would go on to lose 3-2.[23]
2016-17 season
Halliday made his Scottish Premiership debut after several League Cup appearances in August 2016, starting in midfield in a 1-1 draw against Hamilton to kick off the 2016-17 season. Rangers first win of the season came the following week in a 2-1 win against Dundee at Dens Park. Despite not starting, Halliday appeared as a half time substitute for Niko Kranjčar in the Old Firm match against Celtic F.C. at Parkhead on 10 September 2016. Following the match, Halliday gave an interview saying that Rangers will still push for the 55th title despite the defeat. The following week, Halliday was involved with a training ground argument with fellow midfielder Joey Barton, which led to Barton being suspended by Rangers for three weeks.[24] The next match, in the League Cup against Queen of the South, with club captain Lee Wallace absent Halliday was named captain of the side despite the official vice-captain Danny Wilson also starting.[25] He played the full game, scoring the second goal in a 5-0 win.[26]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Livingston | 2007–08 | Scottish First Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008–09 | Scottish First Division | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2009–10 | Scottish Third Division | 32 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 37 | 16 | |
| Total | 45 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 17 | ||
| Middlesbrough | 2010–11 | Championship | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 13 | 1 | |
| 2011–12 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | Championship | 19 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 24 | 1 | ||
| 2013–14 | Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 36 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | 42 | 2 | |||
| Walsall (loan) | 2011–12 | League One | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Blackpool (loan) | 2013–14 | Championship | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 | 1 | |
| Bradford City (loan) | 2014–15 | League One | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Bradford City | 2014–15 | League One | 13 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Rangers | 2015–16 | Scottish Championship | 35 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4[lower-alpha 1] | 2 | 48 | 10 |
| 2016–17 | Scottish Premiership | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | — | 23 | 5 | ||
| Total | 51 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 71 | 15 | ||
| Career total | 182 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 221 | 38 | ||
- 1 2 All appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup
Honours
Club
- Livingston
- Rangers
References
- ↑ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 20. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- 1 2 Calvin, Michael (24 January 2015). "Chelsea vs Bradford City report: Bantams produce one of the all-time FA Cup shocks after fighting back from two down to beat Blues". The Independent. London: Independent News & Media.
- ↑ "FA Cup: Chelsea loss to Bradford is 'biggest shock of all time'". BBC Sport. BBC. 25 January 2015.
- 1 2 3 McLaughlin, Brian (27 April 2010). "Middlesbrough to sign Livingston's Halliday". BBC Sport. BBC. Archived from the original on 30 April 2010.
- ↑ "Young Livingston side no match for Saints". West Lothian Courier. 1 May 2008. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ↑ "Ipswich 3–3 Middlesbrough". BBC. BBC Sport. 12 April 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ↑ "Middlesbrough 4–1 Hastings Utd". BBC. BBC Sport. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ↑ "Andy Halliday aiming to revive his career at Walsall". BBC Sport. BBC. 25 November 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ↑ "Andy Halliday goes back to Boro". Express & Star. Wolverhampton: MNA Media. 9 January 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ↑ "Transfer window: Blackpool sign David Goodwillie & Andy Halliday". BBC Sport. BBC. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ↑ Parker, Simon. "Bradford City sign winger Andy Halliday on loan". Telegraph & Argus. Bradford: Newsquest Media Group. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ↑ Taylor, Jonathon (22 January 2015). "Andy Halliday leaves Boro and signs short-term contract with Bradford City". Teesside Gazette. Middlesbrough: Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ↑ "Andy Halliday and Matt Urwin released by Bradford due to a dispute with supporters about commitment he gave to club. Which some felt was not enough". BBC Sport. BBC. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ↑ Hedworth, Alice (18 July 2015). "Halliday Is A Ranger". Rangers.co.uk. Rangers Football Club. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ "Andy Halliday: Rangers sign ex-Bradford winger". BBC Sport. BBC. 18 July 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ Wilson, Richard (25 July 2015). "Hibernian 2–6 Rangers". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ↑ "Hibernian's Fraser Fyvie given two-match ban for feigning injury against Rangers". The Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 2016-01-04.
- ↑ "Warbs: We'll Appeal Andy Red". Rangers.co.uk. Rangers Football Club. Retrieved 2016-01-04.
- ↑ "Andy Halliday & Jason Holt sign new Ibrox deals". BBC Sport. BBC. 13 January 2016.
- ↑ McCarthy, David (1 March 2016). "Andy Halliday: Morton sending off was lowest point of my Rangers career.. the rules need to be looked at". Daily Record. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- 1 2 English, Tom (10 April 2016). "Rangers 4-0 Peterhead". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ↑ Wilson, Richard (17 April 2016). "Rangers 2-2 Celtic". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ Murray, Ewan (23 May 2016). "Hibernian and David Gray stun Rangers to make Scottish Cup history". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ↑ "Joey Barton: Rangers ban midfielder for three weeks after row". BBC Sport. BBC. 19 September 2016.
- ↑ McGregor, Derek (21 September 2016). "Get it up you: Making Halliday captain was clear Warburton dig at Barton". The Scottish Sun. News UK.
- ↑ "Rangers 5-0 Queen of the South". BBC Sport. BBC. 20 September 2016.
- ↑ Andy Halliday career statistics at Soccerbase
- ↑ "Andrew Halliday profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ↑ Burke, Andy (5 April 2016). "Rangers 1-0 Dumbarton". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
