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Great Swindon Town debuts: Andy Caton's twin football careers and the car crash that changed everything

INTERVIEW: Now happily married and a father of two, Caton's priorities shifted dramatically in 2006 when he suffered a fractured skull and significant psychological trauma following a car accident. The tale of Caton’s personal rediscovery, his commitment to a new life, and pursuit of happiness in general is inspiring.

07.08.24, 13:29 Updated 05.06.25, 20:02 12 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

Twenty years ago today, a 16-year-old striker called Andy Caton bundled home a consolation goal against Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground.

A combative and quick centre-forward, Caton promised plenty. He was the second youngest goalscorer for Swindon Town in the post-war era, after Paul Rideout.

Fast forward two decades, however, and life has taken a slightly different path. Not that he minds.

Now happily married and a father of two, his priorities shifted dramatically in 2006 when he suffered a fractured skull and significant psychological trauma following a car accident.

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