Andy Parkinson

Tranmere Rovers

A pacy winger, Parkinson began as a Liverpool trainee, winning the FA Youth Cup in 1996, but was released shortly after. He signed for Tranmere Rovers who were managed by former Liverpool striker John Aldridge. He was handed his professional debut on 22 October 1997 when he came on as an 81st-minute substitute for John Morrisey in a 2–1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Parkinson settled into Rovers first team squad with the club plying their trade in the second tier of English football. During 2000 and 2001 he featured in two cup runs, which eventually saw him play a part in the 2000 Football League Cup final, where Tranmere lost out to Leicester City in the final at Wembley Stadium. He memorably scored twice, including a last minute winner in extra time, to help Tranmere knock Premier League side Leeds United out of the 2000–01 Football League Cup. He played his final game for the club on 22 March 2003 against Peterborough United before departing Prenton Park at the end of the 2002–2003 season.

Sheffield United

Parkinson moved to Neil Warnock's Sheffield United in July 2003, making his debut on 9 August 2003 in a 0–0 draw with Gillingham. He struggled to hold down a first team place at Bramall Lane and was made available for loan. He was then signed by Notts County for two separate loan spells before having his contract terminated by mutual consent at United in May 2004.

Grimsby Town

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Parkinson was appointed Youth Team manager of Tranmere Rovers in late 2015.. In 2018, following the clousure of the Youth Team, Parkinson became a coach for the first team. In 2020, Parkinson had a spell as joint caretaker manager of Tranmere until the appointment of Keith Hill. In 2026, Parkinson again had a spell as caretaker manager of Tranmere.

Liverpool Youth

FA Youth Cup: 1996 Tranmere Rovers

Football League Cup runner-up: 1999–2000 Prestatyn Town

Welsh Cup: 2013