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Andre Blackman
English footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Andre Alexander-George Blackman (born 10 November 1990) is an English footballer who last played for Dulwich Hamlet.
A left back, he can also play as a left winger.
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Early career
Blackman began his career at Afewee Academy[2] in Brixton before joining as a trainee with Arsenal, moving to Tottenham Hotspur and then signing for Portsmouth at the age of 16.[3] He also had spells with Chelsea,[4] and West Ham.[5]
Bristol City
Blackman started his professional career by signing a two-year contract with Bristol City after his release by Portsmouth.[3]
Blackman made his debut for Bristol City in the League Cup match against Brentford on 11 August 2009.[6] On 1 October 2009, he was released by Bristol City over a disciplinary matter, without making a league appearance.[7] He then went on trial with Championship side Leicester City,[8] which proved to be unsuccessful.[9]
AFC Wimbledon
After declaring he wanted to "sort his life out",[4] Blackman signed for Conference National club AFC Wimbledon on 1 June 2010,[9] and made his debut in their 1–0 away win against Southport on 14 August;[10] however, after a handful of appearances, Blackman was declared surplus to requirements and was replaced by Chris Bush,[11] and subsequently Gareth Gwillim.[12] Blackman featured in 18 League, Cup and friendly matches scoring twice, including one against an Arsenal XI – his former club.
On 12 January 2011, Blackman went on trial with Oldham Athletic,[13][14] but was not signed.[15] On 9 February 2011, it was announced that Blackman had joined an unnamed league club on trial.[15]
Celtic
In October 2011, Blackman had a trial with Scottish Premier League side Celtic, playing his first match in a year when Celtic's development squad played a bounce game against a Rangers XI.[16] This trial resulted in Blackman signing for Celtic in November 2011.[17] He made his debut for Celtic on 3 March, in a 1–1 draw with Aberdeen.[18] Although not featured enough at Celtic, the club won their first title in over four years.
Blackman thanked Neil Lennon for saving his football career after a troubled year and admitted he had to show humility and mental strength to make a breakthrough.[19] At the end of the season, Blackman was awarded 'Tackle of the Year' at Celtic when a video was shown of Blackman accidentally tackling the manager Lennon as he skidding toward him during a match, sending him crashing to the turf.[20][21]
Blackman was loaned to Inverness Caledonian Thistle for the first part of the 2012–13 season in order to get more first team experience.[22] On 15 September 2012, he made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Aberdeen where he made impressive debut, resulting him earning a man of the match.[23] His loan spell was terminated by Inverness CT, however, three months early.[24] Manager Terry Butcher revealed he terminated Blackman loan spell because of his poor attitude and discipline.[25]
He was released by Celtic in November 2012, just one year after signing for the club.[citation needed]
Plymouth Argyle
Blackman signed a six-month contract with Plymouth Argyle in July 2013.[26] He made his debut in the club's first game of the new season at Southend United,[27] and also started in the next two matches before losing his place in the team.[28] Blackman scored the first goal of his career in a Football League Trophy tie against Swindon Town,[29] but he remained on the fringes of the team and made his ninth and final appearance for the club in October.[30] He was released when his contract expired in January 2014.[31]
Non league spells
In March 2014, Blackman joined Conference South club Dover Athletic on non-contract terms and scored on his debut against Dartford in the Kent Senior Cup.[32]
Shortly after his move to Dover Athletic, Blackman joined Conference South side Maidenhead United.[citation needed]
Trial with Leeds
On 23 May 2014, Blackman was strongly linked with a move to Leeds United, after Leeds owner Massimo Cellino showed an interest in reviving his career.[33] On 28 June 2014, he was pictured with the Leeds United first team squad at the launch of the Leeds 2014–15 shirt at Elland Road.[34] On 30 June 2014, he travelled with Leeds on their two-week pre-season training camp to Santa Cristina in Italy, with Leeds officially announcing Blackman had joined them on trial.[35] After a trial spell, Leeds decided not to take up the option to sign Blackman.
Blackpool
On 29 September, Blackman joined Blackpool on a one-year contract with the option of a further year.[36] He started against the club he had a trial at in the summer, Leeds United in a 3–1 loss.[37]
Crawley Town
On 19 July 2016, Blackman joined League Two side Crawley Town on a one-year deal after a short spell with Moroccan side MAS Fez.[38]
Barnet
Blackman joined Barnet on 26 August 2017.[39] He scored his first goal for Barnet on his debut in an EFL Trophy tie against former club AFC Wimbledon on 29 August 2017.[40] He was released by Barnet at the end of the 2017–18 season.[41]
Later career
On 11 September 2018, he made a competitive appearance for Gillingham,[42] as a trialist in the Kent Senior Cup. Blackman went on trial with Southend United in July 2019.[43] He joined the Shrimpers on a "monthly multiplicity contract" on 2 August.[44] He later played for Ebbsfleet United that season, before joining Dulwich Hamlet in November 2020.
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Career statistics
- As of match played 9 October 2021.[45]
- Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
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