Andrew James Kerr "Andy" Frampton is an English former professional football player who played as a central defender.
Background
Frampton was born in Wimbledon, London and brought up in nearby Purley before being scouted and signed at the age of 11 by the youth Academy of Football League First Division side Crystal Palace whilst he was playing for the Croydon Schools FA.
Career
Frampton joined the youth academy of Crystal Palace at the age of 11, progressing through the ranks before making his senior league debut for the club on 3 April 1999 at the age of 19 years, 213 days. He spent four seasons with the Football League First Division side before joining Brentford on a free transfer in October 2002. He would go on to make 138 league appearances for "The Bees" in a five-year tenure with the club
He was later educated at Lancing College.
He proved himself to be a gifted athlete and was chosen to represent the school in the 1996-1997 Boodle & Dunthorne Independent Schools Football Association Cup Final, which eventually saw his side triumph 2–1 over Bolton School. Crystal Palace
He went on to make five more appearances for the club during the 1998-1999 season, with the club ultimately finishing 14th in the league.
The 21-year–old defender made another ten league appearances in the 2000–2001 season. Crystal Palace struggled throughout the season however and only prevented relegation to the Second Division on the final day, beating Stockport County 1–0 on 6 May 2001.
Frampton found his first-team opportunities limited during the 2001-2002, playing just two matches in April 2002, as he proved unable to compete with Craig Harrison as first choice left-back.
The defender made two appearances for Crystal Palace during the 2002-2003 season, however, having failed to cement his place in the first-team, Frampton subsequently joined Football League Second Division club Brentford on a free transfer on 28 October 2002. Brentford
Frampton made his debut for the Bees in a 0–0 draw with Plymouth Argyle on 29 October 2002, coming on as a 71st minute substitute for Jamie Fullarton. He was appointed Brentford"s vice–captain for the 2006-2007 season.
Millwall
On 27 June 2007, Frampton joined Millwall for an undisclosed fee.
His Millwall career began slowly, with a number of defensive mistakes drawing criticism from the Millwall faithful in his first season. Frampton left Millwall in the summer of 2011 after spending much of the season on loan at Swindon Town.
Gillingham
He joined Gillingham in July 2011 and he was soon appointed the new team captain replacing Barry Fuller. AFC Wimbledon
On 28 June 2013, Frampton joined Football League Two side AFC Wimbledon on a two–year deal after turning down the offer of a one-year contract extension with Gillingham.
Millwall
Football League One play-offs: 2009-2010
Gillingham
Football League Two: 2012-2013.