Andrew John Pugh (born 28 January 1989) is an English professional footballer who most recently played as a striker for Phoenix Sports.
Career Pugh signed scholarship forms with Gillingham in 2005 and made his debut as a substitute in a home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on 20 February 2007. It was announced on 8 May 2007 that Pugh had signed his first professional contract, a one-year deal with option of another year. In October 2007 he joined Welling United on a one-month loan deal. On 15 February, Pugh joined Maidstone United on a month's loan.
In August 2008, Pugh joined Folkestone Invicta on a one-month loan deal to gain first-team experience, and had another loan spell later the same season at Grays Athletic. Pugh made his debut for Grays starting in the 1–1 home draw against Weymouth. His loan spell at Grays was extended until the end of the 2008–09 season, despite Gillingham manager Mark Stimson's wishes to recall him. Pugh was sent-off in Grays' 2–1 away defeat on 13 April, ruling him out of the last three games of the Conference National season.
In September 2009, Pugh joined Dover Athletic on a month's loan after Andy Hessenthaler's side were hampered by injuries. Pugh scored a debut goal for Dover in a 4–2 victory over Hampton & Richmond Borough. Welling United re-signed Pugh on a one-month loan deal in November. In March 2010, Pugh joined Conference National side Histon on loan for a month. His contract at Gillingham finished at the end of that season, and was not renewed. After his Gillingham contract finished Pugh, along with Luis Cumbers, signed for Welling.
On 25 January 2012, Pugh signed for Cambridge United on a two-and-a-half-year contract for a fee of £15,000. The transfer was protracted throughout the January transfer window as Pugh was unable to take a medical at the due to a knee injury. On 9 January 2014, Pugh had signed a one-month loan deal to join Dartford alongside fellow Cambridge United player Rory McAuley. He was recalled back to the Abbey Stadium on 14 February 2014, ready to take part in the club's FA Trophy semi-final against Grimsby Town. Pugh was released by Cambridge on 27 May 2014.
On 23 August 2019, Pugh joined East Thurrock United on dual registration terms.
On 28 February 2020, Pugh joined Sevenoaks Town on dual registration terms.
On 22 June 2020, Pugh joined Chatham Town ahead of the 2020–21 season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGillingham2006–07League One30000000302007–08League One20001000302008–09League Two1010001Appearance in Football League Trophy030Gillingham total6010101090Welling United (loan)2007–08Conference South6200—0062Maidstone United (loan)2007–08Isthmian League Premier Division4200—0042Folkestone Invicta (loan)2008–09Isthmian League Division One South6300—0063Grays Athletic (loan)2008–09Conference Premier17700—00177Dover Athletic (loan)2009–10Conference South3100—0031Welling United (loan)2009–10Conference South13700—2Appearance(s) in FA Trophy1158Histon (loan)2009–10Conference Premier6100—0061Welling United2010–11Conference South391710—1041172011–12Conference South221610—332619Welling United total613320—436736Cambridge United2011–12Conference Premier13300—001332012–13Conference Premier26410—202942013–14Conference Premier13600—30166Cambridge United total521310—505813Ebbsfleet United (loan)2013–14Conference South2100—0021Dartford (loan)2013–14Conference Premier4200—0042Dartford2014–15Conference Premier29410—113152015–16National League South341410—5Appearance(s) in Kent Senior Cup040142016–17National League South351342—6Appearance in National League South Play-OffsAppearance(s) in Kent Senior Cup245172017–18National League South331331—4Appearance(s) in Kent Senior CupAppearance in National League South Play-Offs040142018–19National League South2000—00202019–20National League South10011—20131Dartford total14746104—18317553East Thurrock United (dual)2019–20Isthmian League Premier Division4400—0044Sevenoaks Town (dual)2019–20Isthmian League South East Division31———31Chatham Town2020–21Southern Counties East Football League Premier Division2000—1Appearance(s) in FA Vase1312021–22Southern Counties East Football League Premier Division13800—2Appearance(s) in SCEFL Challenge CupAppearance(s) in Kent Senior Trophy11592022–23Isthmian League South East Division1100—0011Chatham Town total16900—321911Career total34613014410339394143 Notes
Honours Cambridge United
FA Trophy: 2013–14
References
External links Gillingham profile Welling United profile