Andy Kirk

Club

Glentoran

Kirk started his career with Belfast side Glentoran and quickly established himself as one of the top strikers in the Irish League, scoring 26 league goals in the 1998–99 season. Kirk enjoyed a successful time with the Glens and under manager Roy Coyle, winning the Gold Cup, County Antrim Shield and Irish Premiership title.

Heart of Midlothian

Having had several unsuccessful trials in England, Jim Jefferies signed Kirk for Heart of Midlothian for £50,000 in February 1999. Initially viewed as an investment for the future, Kirk played in the club's U-21 side for most of his first two seasons at Tynecastle Stadium. However, in 2000–01 he firmly established himself in the first eleven, making 40 appearances and scoring 13 times. After a season decimated by injuries, he made further double-figure scoring contributions in 2002–03 and 2003–04. However, financial restraints at the Edinburgh club resulted in Kirk being released when his contract expired in the summer of 2004.

Boston United

Steve Evans signed Kirk for English League Two side Boston United. Kirk excelled at York Street, scoring 20 goals in little over 8 months.

Northampton Town

In March 2005 Kirk signed for Northampton Town for a £125,000 fee, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract. Despite Kirk scoring on his debut, Northampton lost to Rushden & Diamonds and a stuttering finish to the season witnessed them fall in the play-off semi-finals. The…

Kirk joined Rangers Academy as a youth coach in March 2015. He returned to Edinburgh in February 2016 to coach Heart of Midlothian's U17 team. In December 2016, Kirk became joint interim manager with Jon Daly following Robbie Neilson's departure. In August 2020, Kirk was appointed the First Team Manager and Girls' Academy Manager of Hearts Women.

Brechin City

In June 2021, Kirk was appointed the manager of Highland League side Brechin City. Brechin won the Highland League championship in 2022–23, but lost on penalties in the promotion playoffs to The Spartans.

St Johnstone

Kirk left Brechin in November 2023 to become assistant manager of Premiership club St Johnstone, working alongside Craig Levein.

Return to Brechin City

on 7 January 2026, Kirk returned to Brechin City.

Andy Kirk is the son of former footballer and former Lisburn Distillery manager Paul Kirk. Andy has two sons - Makenzie Kirk, a striker for Portsmouth, and Livingston B player Corey Kirk.

Glentoran

Irish Premier League: 1998–99 Irish Cup: 1997–98 Gold Cup: 1998–99 County Antrim Shield: 1998–99 Dunfermline Athletic

Scottish First Division: 2010–11 Individual

SFL Player of the Month: August 2010 SFL Ginger Boot: August 2010