Andrew Mumford


Andrew Owen Mumford is a retired Welsh footballer

Life and career

Mumford joined Llanelli from Port Talbot Town on 22 January 2007, just a week after scoring the winning goal for the Steelmen against Swansea City in the FAW Premier Cup.
A local boy from Neath, Andrew overcame diabetes to become a professional footballer when he signed full-time at Swansea City. He took some time to get into the first team after going out on loan to Lllanelli and Haverfordwest County. When he returned to Swansea he gained a place in the first team, being named the club's Player of the Year in Season 2002–03 making him the youngest player in swansea's history to gain the player of the year award. During this time he gained several Wales u21 caps and also 1 full cap for Wales against USA.
After appearing 47 times for the Swans, he was shipped out on loan to Conference side Aldershot scoring several crucial goals and taking them to the playoff final.
He then went on to make over 30 appearances for Grimsby town in the football league signing a short term contract.
He then moved to Aberystwyth Town before making his Port Talbot bow,. He returned to the Remax Stadium in August 2006 but after 18 League and League Cup appearances, and 7 goals he re-joined Llanelli. After making over 100 appearances citation needed in all competitions for the club, he moved to Afan Lido in July 2010.
In October 2011 he moved to Haverfordwest County.