Andy Dawson

Early career

Born in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, Dawson is the elder brother of Michael Dawson (formerly of Tottenham Hotspur) and Kevin Dawson (formerly of Chesterfield). Like his brothers, Andy started his professional career at Nottingham Forest, but he made only one senior appearance for them before moving to Scunthorpe for £45,000.

Hull City

Dawson moved to Hull City on 16 May 2003 on a free transfer from Scunthorpe United. During his several years at the club, he wore the captain's armband on many occasions.

Rise up the Football League

Arriving in the summer, he was quickly established as manager Peter Taylor's first choice at left-back during the two promotion seasons 2003–04 and 2004–05, and played regularly in the Championship in 2005–06 until picking up an injury. He was named Hull City's Player of the Year in the 2006–07 season. Dawson was also a regular in the 2007–08 season as Hull were promoted, starting for the playoff final on 24 May 2008 at Wembley.

Premier League years

Along with teammates Ian Ashbee, Boaz Myhill and Ryan France he joins an elite band of players to have taken their club up through four divisions. In 2008 Dawson completed Soccer AM's Crossbar Challenge. For both of Hull's first two seasons in the top flight of English football, Dawson was virtually ever-present in the side, also contributing one goal each season, both free kicks, the first against Stoke in 2009, and the second against Everton the…

Scunthorpe United

It was announced on 30 May 2013, that Dawson had signed for Scunthorpe United on a one-year player/coach deal. On 11 October 2014, Dawson took charge of Scunthorpe United along with Tony Daws in a caretaker manager role for a league game away at Gillingham, The Iron won the game 3–0. On 24 March 2019, Dawson again took over Scunthorpe United as caretaker manager, replacing Stuart McCall until the end of the season.

Hull City

On 23 September 2019, Dawson returned to the Hull City as part of the Academy Coaching Staff. On 13 May 2022, Dawson was promoted to first team coach following the departure of Tony Pennock. On 30 September 2022, Dawson was appointed as interim head coach after Shota Arveladze was sacked after a run of four league defeats. Dawson oversaw the team achieve nine points across the seven matches he oversaw during his interim spell, returning to the backroom staff following the permanent appointment of Liam Rosenior on 3 November 2022. On 31 December 2022, Dawson was inducted into the Hull City Hall of Fame. On 27 November 2024, Dawson again took the roll of interim head coach when the club parted ways with head coach Tim Walter, following a run of four straight defeats and nine games without a win. In June 2025 Dawson started a new role at Hull City as Head Of Player Development working with the clubs academy and first team players.

Dawson is renowned for his long-range shots, particularly from free-kicks. He is a traditional left-back, and when playing sports his trademark Umbro Speciali black boots, with old-fashioned white sock ties.

Andy Dawson is the older brother of former Tottenham Hotspur captain Michael, and former Chesterfield defender Kevin.