King, who started his career with hometown club Luton, scored 49 goals in his six years at Goodison Park - between 1976 and 1980 and then 1982 and 1984 - including the iconic strike that settled the October 1978 Merseyside derby that etched his name into Everton folklore. Thumbs up from Everton hero Andy king who scored the only goal in the derby match . King took over as caretaker manager of Northampton following Aidy Boothroyd’s departure in late 2013 but returned to scouting with MK Dons two months later. Most notably he scored a spectacular goal to win Everton's first Merseyside derby for seven years in 1978. Former Everton midfielder Andy King has passed away at the age of 58. He also managed and served as a scout for several non-league clubs. “The thoughts of everyone at MK Dons are with Andy’s wife Barbara, his family and his friends at this extremely sad and difficult time.”, Available for everyone, funded by readers. Everton legend Andy King, pictured after scoring against Chelsea in November 1978, has died at the age of 58, VIDEO: Andy King scores Merseyside derby winner for Everton against Liverpool in 1978. Top fella and was a great player will be sorely missed.'. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. 28th October 1978. King, who had played twice for England Under-21s, later had playing spells with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Luton among others before managing Mansfield Town and Swindon Town, where he had two spells in charge. King debuteerde in 2009 in het Welsh voetbalelftal Clubcarrière. Famously, King was bundled off the pitch by a policeman as a BBC reporter tried to interview him at the game’s conclusion. Last updated on 27 May 201527 May 2015.From the section Football. King was born in Luton, Bedfordshire, and began his career as an apprentice with his home town side, Luton Town, turning professional in July 1974. Former Everton midfielder Andy King has passed away at the age of 58. The Luton-born midfielder scored 67 goals in 248 appearances for Everton during two spells with a club where his passion and knack of scoring important goals made him a firm favourite with the fans. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. King, who died after suffering a heart attack, had been working as a scout for MK Dons after spells as manager with Northampton Town, Grays Athletiic and Swindon. Wed 27 May 2015 15.38 BST Andrew 'Andy' Philip King (Barnstaple, 29 oktober 1988) is een Welsh voetballer die doorgaans als centrale middenvelder speelt. Former Everton midfielder Andy King has died of a sudden heart attack, aged 58. Andy King, one of Everton’s most popular and charismatic players of the 1970s, has died of a heart attack at the age of 58. 'I was lucky to end up playing in the same team also later on. King made his Premier League debut, playing the full 90 minutes in the 2–2, opening day draw with Everton, putting in an impressive display, finishing the match with a 95.6% pass completion record. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Everton 1 v Liverpool 0. He was an idol to many Everton fans after his winner in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool at Goodison Park in 1978 - Everton's first league win over their neighbours since 1971. His former Everton teammates led tributes on Wednesday. Project Big Picture is DEAD: Premier League clubs REJECT the Man United and Liverpool-led plan but agree to... 'I feel sorry for him... you can see he is genuinely struggling with his game at the moment': Jamie Redknapp... Manchester United's mouth-watering Champions League clash with PSG WILL go ahead next Tuesday despite the... 'We'll fight him any date, any place': Deontay Wilder's promoter Shelly Finkel insists the Bronze Bomber... 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The statement added: "King, who joined the Dons' backroom staff in 2014, was a hugely respected figure throughout football and a magnificent individual and friend to many at MK Dons - he will be missed greatly.". Shortly after, he moved to Everton. Hij stroomde in 2007 door vanuit de jeugd van Leicester City. King had been working as MK Dons' chief scout and the club said:external-link "The thoughts of everyone at MK Dons are with Andy's wife Barbara, his family and his friends at this extremely sad and difficult time.". Kevin Sheedy tweeted: 'Really sad news. A serious knee injury hindered his second spell at Goodison and he moved to the Dutch side Cambuur Leeuwarden just as Everton’s successful period of the mid-1980s commenced. Andy King, one of Everton’s most popular and charismatic players of the 1970s, has died of a heart attack at the age of 58. More than anything though he was a friend. He also coached at Sunderland alongside his former Everton team-mate Peter Reid and has been working as chief scout for MK Dons. MK Dons chief scout and former Everton midfielder Andy King dies of a heart attack at the age of 58. I loved him he was a great character. In their obituary,external-link Everton described King as a "skilful, free-spirited, goalscoring midfielder, Andy King was - above all else - a crowd pleaser". a stunning winning goal against Liverpool in 1978. Dowden: Banning fans from sports events 'hateful' but unavoidable, Southgate downplays row with Tottenham over Harry Kane fitness, England v Denmark: A look at the stats ahead of the game, NATIONS LEAGUE LIVE: England vs Denmark -. He joined QPR in 1980 having lost his way under the manager Gordon Lee but returned to Goodison two years later in a swap deal with West Bromwich Albion for the forward Peter Eastoe arranged by the new Everton manager Howard Kendall. King, who joined the Dons’ backroom staff in 2014, was a hugely respected figure throughout football and a magnificent individual and friend to many at MK Dons – he will be missed greatly. The midfielder’s stock rose higher after he scored a stunning winning goal against Liverpool in 1978 to give Everton their first victory in a Merseyside derby for seven years. Born: 1956 Birthplace:. I played against him in the early 70s when he was at Luton and I was at Bolton and I remember thinking how good he was then. English League Division One match at Goodison Park. Luton, Bedfordshire Position:. All rights reserved. Manchester United 'trying to bulk up midfielder by putting him on the same training... 'The whole club is behind him': Scott McTominay insists under-fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dressing... Finland 1-0 Ireland: Finns deal hammer blow to Stephen Kenny's side's UEFA Nations League hopes as Fredrick... 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King represented 13 different clubs as a player, but is best remembered for his two spells with Everton. Following stints in Holland, Ireland and Sweden, King turned to management, taking charge at Waterford, Mansfield, Swindon and Grays Athletic. He enjoyed two spells with the club either side of stints at QPR and West Brom and went on to make 248 appearances scoring 67 goals. Everton described King as a "skilful, free-spirited, goalscoring midfielder, Andy King was - above all else - a crowd pleaser". It's a massive loss to everyone. Published: 15:06 BST, 27 May 2015 | Updated: 08:48 BST, 28 May 2015. A statement on the Dons’ club website, said: “Milton Keynes Dons Football Club are devastated to learn that chief scout Andy King has suddenly passed away at the age of 58. Last modified on Mon 27 Nov 2017 16.08 GMT. Premier League: What is Project Big Picture? The comments below have not been moderated. He was an idol to many Everton fans after his winner in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool at Goodison Park in 1978. ', King enjoyed two spells with the Toffees and scored 67 goals in 248 appearances for the Merseyside club, King was an idol to many after his winner in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool at Goodison Park in 1978. Before taking up the scouting job at MK Dons, King managed Waterford, Mansfield, Swindon, Grays Athletic and had a spell as caretaker manager of Northampton Town following Aidy Boothroyd's departure in late 2013. King, signed for £35,000 in 1976 by Billy Bingham after only 33 games for Luton Town, was immediately embraced by the Goodison Park faithful at what was a difficult period for the club.

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