Andy was spotted playing at school by Professional Football Club Scouts. Andy also played boys club football for Cramlington Juniors. He was signed by Brentford F.C in 1985 for just £25,000. He was signed for QPR by Trevor Francis in 1989 for £350,000 and went on to play 160 league games scoring 22 goals. Andy also played for Sheffield Wednesday and Tottenham Hotspur.

Andy Sinton won 12 England caps and once gave up the chance to join Arsenal by standing up to George Graham.

Andy now coaches at Fleet Town in the Ryman League.