Andy Bishop

Andrew Jamie Bishop (born 19 October 1982) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a striker for National League North club Stalybridge Celtic.

Bishop started his career in the youth team at Walsall, taking loan spells with Kidderminster Harriers, Rochdale and Yeovil Town.

Born in Cannock, Staffordshire, Bishop started his career at Walsall's youth system as a trainee, signing a professional contract on 9 August 2002.

[8] Bishop was signed by Conference National team York City on 15 July 2004 after rejecting a new deal at Walsall.

[13] Bishop joined League Two club Bury on a free transfer on 8 May 2006, signing a two-year contract.

[27] His return to the team came after starting in a 1–1 extra time draw with Rochdale in the Football League Trophy second round, which Bury won 5–4 in a penalty shoot-out.

[28] Bishop joined Conference Premier side Wrexham permanently on a two-year contract on 9 July 2013.

He was appointed as Southport's caretaker manager on 19 March 2016,[33] and took charge of their 1–0 away defeat to Torquay United the same day.

[37] Bishop returned to playing with Northern Premier League Division One North club Hyde United,[38] making his debut on 27 September 2016 when starting in a 4–0 away win over Prescot Cables.

Bishop playing for Bury in 2008