Andy Mangan

Blackpool

Born in Liverpool, Mangan began his career with Blackpool at the age of 15. He was with the club for three years, scoring 49 goals in reserve and youth team football. Mangan made his professional debut at the age of 17 in a 1–0 defeat to Chesterfield on 24 April 2004. He made just one further professional appearance at Blackpool under Steve McMahon's management and his replacement, Colin Hendry, loaned Mangan to Northern Premier League Premier Division side Hyde United. He scored two goals in seven appearances, helping the club to secure the league title. Mangan was released by Blackpool at the end of the 2004–05 season.

Accrington Stanley

Mangan was heavily linked with a return to Hyde the following season, but he rejected them in favour of a full-time contract with Conference Premier side Accrington Stanley, after impressing during the club's pre-season schedule. After making his debut in a 1–0 win over Canvey Island on 13 August 2005, Mangan scored his first goal for the club in his third appearance during a 3–1 defeat to Cambridge United. In his first full season, Mangan played in 45 league and cup games, scoring ten goals, and was primarily used as a substitute. His goals helped Accrington gain promotion to The Football League at the end of the 2005–06 season; the first time the club had achieved this in 50 years. In his second year at the club, Mangan became frustrated with his lack of starts. From his 38 total appearances, of which only…

Fleetwood Town

On 22 February 2019, Mangan joined the first-team coaching staff of Fleetwood Town, after a spell working with the youth team. Following the departure of manager Joey Barton in January 2021, Mangan also left the club.

Bristol Rovers

On 22 February 2021, Mangan followed Barton and Clint Hill from Fleetwood to Bristol Rovers, taking on the role as a first-team coach. Following the sacking of Barton in October 2023, Mangan was appointed caretaker manager. His first game in temporary charge took place 2 days later, picking up a 2-1 win at home to Northampton in League One. On 4 November 2023, during a 7-2 win in an FA Cup first round tie against Whitby Town, Mangan gave Ollie Dewsbury his senior debut, bringing him on as a substitute in the 87th minute. In doing so, Dewsbury became the second youngest player to ever represent the club, and the youngest to do so in the FA Cup at the age of 15 years and 255 days. Mangan won 8 points out of a possible 15 in League One during his tenure as caretaker manager at the club, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. He held the role until 1 December 2023 when Matt Taylor was appointed, Mangan leaving the club.

Stockport County

On 12 July 2024, Mangan joined the coaching staff of Stockport County as assistant coach with a focus on helping the attackers, having been with the club since March. On 10 September 2024 Mangan was denied a move to Real Madrid after being refused a work permit due to the fact…

Accrington Stanley

Football Conference: 2005–06 Fleetwood Town

Football Conference: 2011–12 Tranmere Rovers

National League play-offs: 2018