Meet Andy Halliday, a sprightly gent pushing his mid-thirties, hailing originally from the rain-swept moors of Scotland. This determined soul was born on the 18th October 1991 and currently stakes his claim on the pitch as a midfielder, more frequently hanging his hat in the central niche of that domain. Lord knows how he ended in Motherwell, but there we are. He's a bit of a lightweight, weighing a mere 10st 7lb (67kg in new money) and while he may not tower above most, standing at a reasonable 5ft 8in (1.73m), he beams brightly in the Motherwell firmament wearing the esteemed number 11 jersey.
If you fancy a bracing stroll around the world of online football statistics, our noble Andy has a current market value of around a refreshing £214k to his name, according to Transfermarkt, that godsend of footie number-crunching. And just to keep things exciting, he's got 8 more glorious months on his Motherwell contract to prove his worth before it expires on the suspense-filled 31st May 2025. Can't wait for those cliff-edge negotiations can we?
Now, journey back with me to the thrilling 2007-2008 season, a baby-faced Halliday made his inaugural first team appearance for Livingston, before treating us to the exhilarating football drama that was the next few seasons at the club.
Alas, Andy swapped the Heather-covered hills of Scotland for a stint in Middlesbrough and Walsall down in England, even trading the charm of Boro for the delights of Blackpool and Bradford City. Then ensued a pottering around three seasons in the world-famed club, Rangers, where his time involved a revolving door of first team appearances and a medley of goals to his name.
Pre-dating the present, our ever mobile midfield master journeyed back to his native land for a two-season sojourn in Hearts, tacking on an admirable tally of first team appearances and goals, before a somewhat more quiet spell at the club. Never one to rest on his laurels, or in the same place it seems, Halliday packed his boots and headed over to Motherwell in the 2023-2024 season, where as of this season, he's already managed eight first team appearances and a goal.
And if you thought this midfield maestro was all about league play, consider the revelation that he's graced the pitch in both the League Cup 2024-2025 and the Scottish Cup 2023-2024 for Motherwell. Mind officially blown. So bravo Andy, long may your football journey continue - Motherwell or otherwise. We shan't hold our breath.
