Let's make this birthday one to remember.

47 years old (Born on October 20, 1978)

Happy Birthday, Andy Dawson! The man whose tackles were tougher than grandma's fruitcake and who defended with more grit than a Yorkshire pudding has gravy. After ten legendary seasons at Hull City F.C., you swapped stripes for Scunthorpe United in 2013—proving once again that age is just a number (though your knees might disagree).

From fearless slide tackles to unforgettable promotions, you've given fans countless reasons to cheer—and opponents plenty of bruises to remember you by. May your birthday be filled with laughter, cake, and absolutely no yellow cards.

Cheers to another year as solid as your defending!