Andy Comyn

Andrew Comyn is an English former professional footballer who played in the [Football League] for Aston Villa, Derby County, Plymouth Argyle and West [Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion].

Playing career

Comyn joined Manchester United's youth team at the age of 16. He was released by the club without playing for the first team and, after writing to a number of clubs in the Midlands, was offered a contract by Aston Villa. He subsequently played for Derby County, Plymouth Argyle and West Bromwich Albion before leaving the professional game and playing semi-professionally for Hednesford Town and Halesowen Town.

Subsequent career

During his playing career, Comyn undertook a course in book-keeping. In the latter stages of his playing career, he began working at an accountancy firm owned by John Baldwin, the manager of Hednesford Town. After retiring from playing, he worked for a number of leading accountancy companies, and in 2015 was appointed as vice-principal for financial strategy and control at Dudley College.