# Andre Blackman > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Andre_Blackman > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Andre_Blackman.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Blackman > Source revision: 1336127054 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|English footballer (born 1990)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Andre Blackman | image = | full_name = Andre Alexander-George Blackman{{cite book | editor-first = Barry J. | editor-last = Hugman | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11 | year = 2010 | publisher = Mainstream Publishing | location = Edinburgh | isbn = 978-1-84596-601-0 | page = 49 }} | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|11|10|df=y}} | birth_place = [Lambeth](/source/Lambeth), England | height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}} | position = [Left back](/source/Left_back), [left winger](/source/left_winger) | currentclub = | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = 2001–2006 | youthclubs1 = [Arsenal](/source/Arsenal_F.C.) | youthyears2 = 2006–2007 | youthclubs2 = [Tottenham Hotspur](/source/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.) | youthyears3 = 2007–2009 | youthclubs3 = [Portsmouth](/source/Portsmouth_F.C.) | years1 = 2009–2010 | clubs1 = [Bristol City](/source/Bristol_City_F.C.) | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2010–2011 | clubs2 = [AFC Wimbledon](/source/AFC_Wimbledon) | caps2 = 13 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2011–2012 | clubs3 = [Celtic](/source/Celtic_F.C.) | caps3 = 3 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2012 | clubs4 = → [Inverness Caledonian Thistle](/source/Inverness_Caledonian_Thistle_F.C.) (loan) | caps4 = 2 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2013–2014 | clubs5 = [Plymouth Argyle](/source/Plymouth_Argyle_F.C.) | caps5 = 6 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2014 | clubs6 = [Dover Athletic](/source/Dover_Athletic_F.C.) | caps6 = 0 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2014 | clubs7 = [Maidenhead United](/source/Maidenhead_United_F.C.) | caps7 = 2 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2014–2015 | clubs8 = [Blackpool](/source/Blackpool_F.C.) | caps8 = 3 | goals8 = 0 | years9 = 2016 | clubs9 = [MAS Fez](/source/MAS_Fez) | caps9 = 3 | goals9 = 0 | years10 = 2016–2017 | clubs10 = [Crawley Town](/source/Crawley_Town_F.C.) | caps10 = 32 | goals10 = 0 | years11 = 2017–2018 | clubs11 = [Barnet](/source/Barnet_F.C.) | caps11 = 19 | goals11 = 0 | years12 = 2019 | clubs12 = [Southend United](/source/Southend_United_F.C.) | caps12 = 3 | goals12 = 0 | years13 = 2019–2020 | clubs13 = [Ebbsfleet United](/source/Ebbsfleet_United_F.C.) | caps13 = 14 | goals13 = 0 | years14 = 2020–2023 | clubs14 = [Dulwich Hamlet](/source/Dulwich_Hamlet_F.C.) | caps14 = 43 | goals14 = 2 | club-update = 18:14, 18 September 2022 (UTC) }} '''Andre Alexander-George Blackman''' (born 10 November 1990) is an English [footballer](/source/association_football) who last played for [Dulwich Hamlet](/source/Dulwich_Hamlet_F.C.). A [left back](/source/left_back), he can also play as a [left winger](/source/left_winger). ==Early life== Blackman was born in [Lambeth](/source/Lambeth), London. ==Career== ===Early career=== Blackman began his career at Afewee Academy{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/oct/07/nathaniel-clyne-england-debut-brixton-volunteers|title=The Brixton volunteers who made Nathaniel Clyne an England player|first=Dominic|last=Fifield|date=7 October 2014|work=The Guardian}} in Brixton before joining as a trainee with [Arsenal](/source/Arsenal_F.C.), moving to [Tottenham Hotspur](/source/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.) and then signing for [Portsmouth](/source/Portsmouth_F.C.) at the age of 16. He also had spells with [Chelsea](/source/Chelsea_F.C.), and [West Ham](/source/West_Ham).{{cite news|title=Celtic's Andre Blackman is determined to prove wrong his many doubters|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/celtics-andre-blackman-is-determined-to-prove-wrong-his-many-doubters.18141940|access-date=13 July 2012|work=The Herald|date=13 July 2012}} ===Bristol City=== Blackman started his professional career by signing a two-year contract with [Bristol City](/source/Bristol_City_F.C.) after his release by Portsmouth.{{cite news| title = Andre signs in at City| url = http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10327~1707641,00.html| publisher = Bristol City FC| date = 30 June 2009| access-date = 15 August 2009| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090803094135/http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10327~1707641,00.html| archive-date = 3 August 2009| url-status = dead| df = dmy-all}} Blackman made his debut for [Bristol City](/source/Bristol_City) in the [League Cup](/source/Football_League_Cup) match against [Brentford](/source/Brentford_F.C.) on 11 August 2009.{{cite news| title = Four changes for cup clash| url = http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10327~1749690,00.html| publisher = Bristol City FC| date = 11 August 2009| access-date = 15 August 2009| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090814162612/http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10327~1749690,00.html| archive-date = 14 August 2009| url-status = dead| df = dmy-all}} On 1 October 2009, he was released by [Bristol City](/source/Bristol_City) over a disciplinary matter, without making a league appearance.{{cite news| title = Bristol City cancel Blackman's contract| url = http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Bristol-City-cancel-Blackman-s-contract/story-11248454-detail/story.html| publisher = Local World| work = This is Bristol| date = 1 October 2009| access-date = 26 October 2011| archive-url = https://archive.today/20120918024747/http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Bristol-City-cancel-Blackman-s-contract/story-11248454-detail/story.html| archive-date = 18 September 2012| url-status = dead| df = dmy-all}} He then went on trial with [Championship](/source/Football_League_Championship) side [Leicester City](/source/Leicester_City_F.C.),{{cite news| title = Leicester City to discuss future of trialist| url = http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Leicester-City-discuss-future-trialist/story-12092893-detail/story.html| archive-url = https://archive.today/20120913060454/http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Leicester-City-discuss-future-trialist/story-12092893-detail/story.html| url-status = dead| archive-date = 13 September 2012| publisher = Local World| work = This is Leicestershire| date = 15 October 2009| access-date = 26 October 2011}} which proved to be unsuccessful.{{cite news| title = AFC Wimbledon swoop for Andre Blackman | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/afc_wimbledon/8717787.stm| publisher = BBC Sport| date = 2 June 2010| access-date = 26 October 2011}} ===AFC Wimbledon=== After declaring he wanted to "sort his life out",{{cite news|title=Former Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs star wants to get back on track with Dons |url=http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-sport/afcwimbledon/2010/08/20/former-chelsea-arsenal-and-spurs-star-wants-to-get-back-on-track-with-dons-86289-27097775 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100823040411/http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-sport/afcwimbledon/2010/08/20/former-chelsea-arsenal-and-spurs-star-wants-to-get-back-on-track-with-dons-86289-27097775/ |archive-date=23 August 2010 |work=Surrey Herald |date=20 August 2010 |access-date=9 February 2011 |url-status=dead }} Blackman signed for [Conference National](/source/Conference_National) club [AFC Wimbledon](/source/AFC_Wimbledon) on 1 June 2010, and made his debut in their 1–0 away win against [Southport](/source/Southport_F.C.) on 14 August;{{cite news| title = Southport 0 AFC Wimbledon 1 match stats | url = http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/sport/football/afcwimbledon/8334768.Southport_0_AFC_Wimbledon_1_match_stats/| work = Wandsworth Guardian| date = 16 August 2010| access-date = 26 October 2011}} however, after a handful of appearances, Blackman was declared surplus to requirements and was replaced by [Chris Bush](/source/Chris_Bush_(English_footballer)),{{cite news| title = Dons boss eyes new left-back to cast doubt over Andre Blackman's future | url = http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-sport/allsport/2011/01/13/dagenham-redbridge-full-back-completes-afc-wimbledon-move-86289-27980145|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724164510/http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-sport/allsport/2011/01/13/dagenham-redbridge-full-back-completes-afc-wimbledon-move-86289-27980145/|archive-date= 24 July 2011|work = Surrey Herald| date = 7 July 2011| access-date = 9 February 2011}} and subsequently [Gareth Gwillim](/source/Gareth_Gwillim).{{cite news| title = Dagenham & Redbridge full-back completes AFC Wimbledon move | url = http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-sport/allsport/2011/01/13/dagenham-redbridge-full-back-completes-afc-wimbledon-move-86289-27980145|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110724164510/http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-sport/allsport/2011/01/13/dagenham-redbridge-full-back-completes-afc-wimbledon-move-86289-27980145/|archive-date= 24 July 2011| work = Surrey Herald| date = 13 January 2011| access-date = 9 February 2011}} Blackman featured in 18 League, Cup and [friendly matches](/source/Exhibition_game) scoring twice, including one against an Arsenal XI – his former club. On 12 January 2011, Blackman went on trial with [Oldham Athletic](/source/Oldham_Athletic_A.F.C.),{{cite news| title = Oldham Athletic hand trial to AFC Wimbledon defender Andre Blackman| url = http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-sport/afcwimbledon/2011/01/12/oldham-athletic-hand-trial-to-afc-wimbledon-defender-andre-blackman-86289-27975109|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110724164537/http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-sport/afcwimbledon/2011/01/12/oldham-athletic-hand-trial-to-afc-wimbledon-defender-andre-blackman-86289-27975109/|archive-date= 24 July 2011| work = Surrey Herald| date = 12 January 2011| access-date = 9 February 2011}}{{cite news| title = TV cash tonic for Latics| url = http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/10/oldham-athletic/51586/tv-cash-tonic-for-latics| work = Oldham Evening Chronicle| date = 13 January 2011| access-date = 26 October 2011}} but was not signed.{{cite news| title = Former Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs full-back on the move again| url = http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-sport/afcwimbledon/2011/02/09/former-arsenal-chelsea-and-spurs-full-back-on-the-move-again-86289-28144100/|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110724164610/http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-sport/afcwimbledon/2011/02/09/former-arsenal-chelsea-and-spurs-full-back-on-the-move-again-86289-28144100/|archive-date= 24 July 2011| work = Surrey Herald| date = 9 February 2011| access-date = 9 February 2011}} On 9 February 2011, it was announced that Blackman had joined an unnamed [league](/source/The_Football_League) club on trial. ===Celtic=== In October 2011, Blackman had a trial with [Scottish Premier League](/source/Scottish_Premier_League) side [Celtic](/source/Celtic_F.C.), playing his first match in a year when [Celtic's development squad](/source/Celtic_F.C._Reserve_and_Youth_squads) played a [bounce game](/source/bounce_game) against a [Rangers XI](/source/Rangers_F.C.).{{cite news |last1=Cully |first1=Ronnie |title=Lenny on the lookout |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/13227690.lenny-on-the-lookout/ |access-date=14 October 2020 |work=Glasgow Evening Times |date=26 October 2011}} This trial resulted in Blackman signing for Celtic in November 2011.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15804350|title=Celtic sign up full-back Andre Blackman|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 November 2011|access-date=19 November 2011}} He made his debut for Celtic on 3 March, in a 1–1 draw with [Aberdeen](/source/Aberdeen_F.C.).{{cite news | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17162973 | title = Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 3 March 2012 | access-date = 22 March 2012}} Although not featured enough at Celtic, the club won their first title in over four years. Blackman thanked [Neil Lennon](/source/Neil_Lennon) for saving his football career after a troubled year and admitted he had to show humility and mental strength to make a breakthrough.{{cite news|title=Celtic star Andre Blackman insists he's ready to shake off 'bad-boy' tag and be a hit at Parkhead|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/celtic-star-andre-blackman-insists-1166663|work=Daily Record|date=13 July 2012|access-date=18 September 2012}} At the end of the season, Blackman was awarded 'Tackle of the Year' at Celtic when a video was shown of Blackman accidentally tackling the manager Lennon as he skidding toward him during a match, sending him crashing to the turf.{{cite news|title=Celtic honour Andre Blackman after 'taking out' Neil Lennon|url=http://sport.stv.tv/blog/98845-celtic-honour-andre-blackman-after-unintentionally-taking-out-neil-lennon/|publisher=STV Sport|date=9 May 2012|access-date=18 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012045119/http://sport.stv.tv/blog/98845-celtic-honour-andre-blackman-after-unintentionally-taking-out-neil-lennon/|archive-date=12 October 2012|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQf151hUkd0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/fQf151hUkd0 |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Foul of the Week – May #3 – 2012 – Andre Blackman [Celtic FC]|last=goalweek|date=11 May 2012|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} Blackman was loaned to [Inverness Caledonian Thistle](/source/Inverness_Caledonian_Thistle_F.C.) for the first part of the 2012–13 season in order to get more first team experience.{{cite news | url =https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19445220| title =Inverness: Celtic loan Andre Blackman to Caley Thistle| publisher = BBC Sport| date = 31 August 2012 | access-date = 31 August 2012}} On 15 September 2012, he made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against [Aberdeen](/source/Aberdeen_F.C.) where he made impressive debut, resulting him earning a man of the match.{{cite news|title=Celtic's Andre Blackman eyes more Inverness awards|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19616146|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 September 2012|access-date=18 September 2012}} His loan spell was terminated by Inverness CT, however, three months early.{{cite news |url=https://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8148836/ |title=SPL side Inverness have terminated their loan deal with Celtic defender Andre Blackman |date=8 October 2012 |access-date=10 October 2012 |publisher=Sky Sports}} Manager [Terry Butcher](/source/Terry_Butcher) revealed he terminated Blackman loan spell because of his poor attitude and discipline.{{cite news|title=Celtic bad boy Andre Blackman binned by loan club Inverness Caley Thistle|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-bad-boy-andre-blackman-1368378|work=Daily Record|date=9 October 2012|access-date=11 October 2012}} He was released by Celtic in November 2012, just one year after signing for the club.{{Citation needed|date=March 2013}} ===Plymouth Argyle=== Blackman signed a six-month contract with [Plymouth Argyle](/source/Plymouth_Argyle_F.C.) in July 2013.{{cite web|title=Andre Blackman: Plymouth Argyle complete signing of left-back|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23462608|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=28 January 2014|date=29 July 2013}} He made his debut in the club's first game of the new season at [Southend United](/source/Southend_United_F.C.),{{cite news|title=Plymouth Argyle start new season with defeat at Southend|url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Plymouth-Argyle-start-new-season-defeat-Southend/story-19610109-detail/story.html|access-date=28 January 2014|work=Plymouth Herald|date=4 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924122204/http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Plymouth-Argyle-start-new-season-defeat-Southend/story-19610109-detail/story.html|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead}} and also started in the next two matches before losing his place in the team.{{cite news|title=John Sheridan sees a future for Plymouth Argyle's Andre Blackman on the left of midfield|url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/John-Sheridan-sees-future-Plymouth-Argyle-s-Andre/story-19760862-detail/story.html|access-date=28 January 2014|work=Plymouth Herald|date=6 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202105446/http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/John-Sheridan-sees-future-Plymouth-Argyle-s-Andre/story-19760862-detail/story.html|archive-date=2 February 2014|url-status=dead}} Blackman scored the first goal of his career in a Football League Trophy tie against [Swindon Town](/source/Swindon_Town_F.C.),{{cite news|title=Swindon Town...2 Plymouth Argyle...1: Match report|url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Swindon-Town-2-Plymouth-Argyle-1-Match-report/story-19903541-detail/story.html|access-date=28 January 2014|work=Plymouth Herald|date=8 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202111048/http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Swindon-Town-2-Plymouth-Argyle-1-Match-report/story-19903541-detail/story.html|archive-date=2 February 2014|url-status=dead}} but he remained on the fringes of the team and made his ninth and final appearance for the club in October.{{cite news|last=Errington|first=Chris|title=John Sheridan believes Argyle still have a lot to play for this season|url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/John-Sheridan-believes-Argyle-lot-play-season/story-20488602-detail/story.html|access-date=28 January 2014|work=Plymouth Herald|date=24 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202105451/http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/John-Sheridan-believes-Argyle-lot-play-season/story-20488602-detail/story.html|archive-date=2 February 2014|url-status=dead}} He was released when his contract expired in January 2014.{{cite web|last=Cowdery|first=Rick|title=Andre leaves|url=http://www.pafc.co.uk/news/article/andre-leaves-1320359.aspx|publisher=Plymouth Argyle FC|access-date=28 January 2014|date=27 January 2014}} ===Non league spells=== In March 2014, Blackman joined [Conference South](/source/Conference_South) club [Dover Athletic](/source/Dover_Athletic_F.C.) on non-contract terms and scored on his debut against [Dartford](/source/Dartford_F.C.) in the [Kent Senior Cup](/source/Kent_Senior_Cup).{{cite news|last=Inkersole|first=Sam|title=Experimental Dover Athletic breeze through to KSC semi final|url=http://www.dover-express.co.uk/Experimental-Dover-Athletic-breeze-KSC-semi-final/story-20765855-detail/story.html|access-date=5 March 2014|work=Dover Express|date=5 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306013246/http://www.dover-express.co.uk/Experimental-Dover-Athletic-breeze-KSC-semi-final/story-20765855-detail/story.html|archive-date=6 March 2014|url-status=dead}} Shortly after his move to [Dover Athletic](/source/Dover_Athletic_F.C.), Blackman joined Conference South side [Maidenhead United](/source/Maidenhead_United_F.C.).{{citation needed|date=April 2019}} ===Trial with Leeds=== On 23 May 2014, Blackman was strongly linked with a move to [Leeds United](/source/Leeds_United_F.C.), after Leeds owner [Massimo Cellino](/source/Massimo_Cellino) showed an interest in reviving his career.{{cite news|title=Leeds United revive their interest in midfield ace Rowe|url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds-united-revive-their-interest-in-midfield-ace-rowe-1-6635775|access-date=23 May 2014|work=Yorkshire Evening Post|date=23 May 2014}} On 28 June 2014, he was pictured with the Leeds United first team squad at the launch of the Leeds 2014–15 shirt at [Elland Road](/source/Elland_Road).{{cite news|title=2014/15 HOME KIT LAUNCH|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/1phe1rns61x2y1jjp8wbnf8b52/title/video-201415-home-kit-launch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630011838/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/1phe1rns61x2y1jjp8wbnf8b52/title/video-201415-home-kit-launch|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 June 2014|access-date=28 June 2014|publisher=Leeds United FC|work=Official Website|date=28 June 2014}} On 30 June 2014, he travelled with Leeds on their two-week pre-season training camp to [Santa Cristina](/source/Santa_Cristina_Gherd%C3%ABina) in Italy, with Leeds officially announcing Blackman had joined them on trial.{{cite news | title = PRE-SEASON: PLAYERS ARRIVE IN ITALY | url = http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/nv8o3fzu81iv10run6o4rcuzn/title/pre-season-players-arrive-in-italy | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140702151052/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/nv8o3fzu81iv10run6o4rcuzn/title/pre-season-players-arrive-in-italy | url-status = dead | archive-date = 2 July 2014 | publisher = Leeds United FC | date = 30 June 2014 | access-date = 30 June 2014}} After a trial spell, Leeds decided not to take up the option to sign Blackman. ===Blackpool=== On 29 September, Blackman joined [Blackpool](/source/Blackpool_F.C.) on a one-year contract with the option of a further year.{{Cite news| title = Blackpool sign Andre Blackman and Formose Mendy| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29418867| publisher = BBC Sport| date = 29 September 2014| access-date = 29 September 2014}} He started against the club he had a trial at in the summer, [Leeds United](/source/Leeds_United) in a 3–1 loss.{{cite news|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/15yjky41rbp4c15disr9rrugti/title/united-too-strong-for-blackpool|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108225108/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/15yjky41rbp4c15disr9rrugti/title/united-too-strong-for-blackpool|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 November 2014|title=UNITED TOO STRONG FOR BLACKPOOL|date=8 November 2014|access-date=8 November 2014|publisher=Leeds United FC |work=Official website}} ===Crawley Town=== On 19 July 2016, Blackman joined [League Two](/source/Football_League_Two) side [Crawley Town](/source/Crawley_Town_F.C.) on a one-year deal after a short spell with Moroccan side [MAS Fez](/source/MAS_Fez).{{Cite news |title=Defender signs for Reds |url=http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/2016-17/crawley-town-andre-blackman-3190869.aspx |publisher=Crawley Town FC |date=19 July 2016 |access-date=19 July 2016}} ===Barnet=== Blackman joined [Barnet](/source/Barnet_F.C.) on 26 August 2017.[https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2017/august/transfer--andre-blackman-signs-for-barnet-fc/ Andre Blackman signs for Barnet FC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911044707/https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2017/august/transfer--andre-blackman-signs-for-barnet-fc/ |date=11 September 2018 }} Barnet FC He scored his first goal for Barnet on his debut in an [EFL Trophy](/source/EFL_Trophy) tie against former club [AFC Wimbledon](/source/AFC_Wimbledon) on 29 August 2017.{{cite web |url=https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2017/august/report--barnet-fc-3-4-afc-wimbledon---checkatrade-trophy/ |title=Barnet FC 3-4 AFC Wimbledon – Checkatrade Trophy |publisher=Barnet FC |date=29 August 2017 |access-date=30 August 2017 |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624054336/https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2017/august/report--barnet-fc-3-4-afc-wimbledon---checkatrade-trophy/ |url-status=dead }} He was released by Barnet at the end of the 2017–18 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44039230|title=John Akinde: Barnet put striker on transfer list after relegation to National League|date=8 May 2018|access-date=10 May 2018|publisher=BBC Sport}} ===Later career=== On 11 September 2018, he made a competitive appearance for [Gillingham](/source/Gillingham_F.C.),{{cite news|url=https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/report-gills-progress-189598/|title=Welling United 1 Gillingham 2 – Kent Senior Cup report|date=11 September 2018|access-date=20 April 2019|work=Kent Online}} as a trialist in the [Kent Senior Cup](/source/Kent_Senior_Cup). Blackman went on trial with [Southend United](/source/Southend_United_F.C.) in July 2019.[https://www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/17746438.andre-training-southend/ Andre Blackman training with Southend United] He joined the Shrimpers on a "monthly multiplicity contract" on 2 August.[https://www.southendunited.co.uk/news/2019/august/andre-blackman-signs/ Andre Blackman Signs!] He later played for [Ebbsfleet United](/source/Ebbsfleet_United_F.C.) that season, before joining [Dulwich Hamlet](/source/Dulwich_Hamlet_F.C.) in November 2020. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 9 October 2021.{{Cite news |title=A. Blackman |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/andre-blackman/83510/ |work=Soccerway |access-date=28 November 2016}}}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National Cup !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[Bristol City](/source/Bristol_City_F.C.) |[2009–10](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_Bristol_City_F.C._season) |[Championship](/source/Football_League_Championship) |0||0||0||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- |[AFC Wimbledon](/source/AFC_Wimbledon) |[2010–11](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Football_Conference) |[Conference Premier](/source/Conference_Premier) |13||0||3||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||16||0 |- |[Celtic](/source/Celtic_F.C.) |[2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Celtic_F.C._season) |[Scottish Premier League](/source/Scottish_Premier_League) |3||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||3||0 |- |[Inverness Caledonian Thistle](/source/Inverness_Caledonian_Thistle_F.C.) (loan) |[2012–13](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Inverness_Caledonian_Thistle_F.C._season) |Scottish Premier League |2||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- |[Plymouth Argyle](/source/Plymouth_Argyle_F.C.) |[2013–14](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Plymouth_Argyle_F.C._season) |[League Two](/source/Football_League_Two) |6||0||0||0||1||0||2Appearance(s) in [Football League Trophy](/source/Football_League_Trophy)||1||9||1 |- |[Maidenhead United](/source/Maidenhead_United_F.C.) |[2013–14](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Football_Conference) |[Conference South](/source/Conference_South) |2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||2||0 |- |[Blackpool](/source/Blackpool_F.C.) |[2014–15](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_Blackpool_F.C._season) |Championship |3||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- |[MAS Fez](/source/MAS_Fez) |[2015–16](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_Botola) |[Botola](/source/Botola) |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- |rowspan="3"|[Crawley Town](/source/Crawley_Town_F.C.) |[2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Crawley_Town_F.C._season) |League Two |32||0||1||0||0||0||2Appearance(s) in [EFL Trophy](/source/EFL_Trophy)||0||35||0 |- |[2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Crawley_Town_F.C._season) |League Two |0||0||0||0||1||0||0||0||1||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !32!!0!!1!!0!!1!!0!!2!!0!!36!!0 |- |[Barnet](/source/Barnet_F.C.) |[2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Barnet_F.C._season) |League Two |19||0||0||0||0||0||2||1||21||1 |- |[Southend United](/source/Southend_United_F.C.) |[2019–20](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Southend_United_F.C._season) |[League One](/source/EFL_League_One) |3||0||0||0||2||0||2||0||7||0 |- |[Ebbsfleet United](/source/Ebbsfleet_United_F.C.) |[2019–20](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_National_League) |[National League](/source/National_League_(division)) |14||0||2||0||0||0||2Appearance(s) in [FA Trophy](/source/FA_Trophy)||0||18||0 |- |rowspan="3"|[Dulwich Hamlet](/source/Dulwich_Hamlet_F.C.) |[2020–21](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_National_League) |[National League South](/source/National_League_South) |3||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||3||1 |- |[2021–22](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_National_League) |National League South |5||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||6||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !8!!1!!1!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!9!!1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !108!!1!!7!!0!!6!!0!!10!!2!!131!!3 |} {{reflist|group=lower-alpha}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Soccerbase}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Blackman, Andre}} Category:1990 births Category:Living people Category:Footballers from the London Borough of Lambeth Category:People from Lambeth Category:English men's footballers Category:Men's association football defenders Category:Arsenal F.C. players Category:Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Category:Portsmouth F.C. players Category:Bristol City F.C. players Category:AFC Wimbledon players Category:Celtic F.C. players Category:Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. players Category:Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Category:Dover Athletic F.C. players Category:Maidenhead United F.C. players Category:Blackpool F.C. players Category:Maghreb of Fez players Category:Crawley Town F.C. players Category:Barnet F.C. players Category:Southend United F.C. players Category:Ebbsfleet United F.C. players Category:Dulwich Hamlet F.C. players Category:English Football League players Category:National League (English football) players Category:Scottish Premier League players Category:Botola players Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Morocco Category:English expatriate sportspeople in Morocco Category:21st-century English sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Andre Blackman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Blackman) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Blackman?action=history)). 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