Andy Lonergan
English association football player
Andrew Michael Lonergan (born 19 October 1983) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is currently the goalkeeping coach of Liverpool F.C. Women.
Lonergan is a former England U21 international and is also eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland. After starting his career at Preston North End, Lonergan soon established himself as a first-choice goalkeeper and won Preston's player of the year award in both the 2008–09 and 2009–10 seasons.
Career
Preston North End
Born in Preston, Lancashire, Lonergan grew up supporting Preston North End. Lonergan joined Blackburn Rovers' academy after they spotted him at a young age and beat off competition from Manchester United and Everton. His time at Blackburn Rovers was short–lived and he soon joined Preston North End, where he started his professional career. At age nine, Lonergan began taking interest in becoming a goalkeeper, a position he plays today.
After attending St. Cecilia's RC Technology College (now St.
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