Andy Hessenthaler
| Nationality: | English |
| Date of Birth: | 17/08/1965 |
Biography: Hessenthaler was promoted to manager at the Priestfield Stadium to replace Peter Taylor who left to join Premiership side, Leicester City, and the new man in charge continues to combine his management duties with playing for the Gills.
The midfielder initially moved to Gillingham for a then club record £235,000 in August 1996 after spending five years with Watford, before which he had played non-league football.
In the summer of 1999, Peter Taylor made Hessenthaler player-coach of The Gills and he played a pivotal role in the club's successful promotion campaign to Division One, during which he was crowned the club's Player of the Year.
Now at the helm himself, Hessenthaler made a bright start as the club sought to establish themselves in Division One. His tenacity as a player accompanied by his leadership qualities make him the ideal choice to build on the foundations laid by Peter Taylor as the Gills look to consolidate their position in the First Division.
(info as at 01/10/03)
Jason Brown: Backed into a corner - 30/09/2004
It saddens me to announce that I've handed in a formal transfer request
this morning. **Now with fan reaction** More |
Jason Brown: Standing still - 01/09/2004
Jason talks about his frustration and his determination to train hard in preparation for a change in fortune. More |
Jason Brown: Ready for action - 22/03/2004
Having recovered from a muscle injury, Jason comments on his battle to get back into Gillingham's first team. More |
Jason Brown: Brown faces battle - 18/03/2004
A BBC report on Gillingham's new signing - goalkeeper Steve Banks and the resulting comment from Andy Hessenthaler that Jason "will have to fight for the shirt". More |
| Internet Stories: 2 articles | Dover boss dismisses Hornets link - 10/11/2008
Dover manager and former Watford player Andy Hessenthaler says he has not been approached about the vacant role at Vicarage Road. news.bbc.co.uk |
Holloway column - 26/01/2007
FA Cup banter with Barnet 'alien' Andy Hessenthaler news.bbc.co.uk |
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