Mike Ford (rugby) lost the series 3-0). He left his position with Ireland in September 2005. In May 2006 Ford became defence coach of England, part of the coaching team that guided England to the 2007 World Cup Final. With Ford as defence coach England conceded the fewest points in the in 2009 Six Nations (70) and the fewest tries in the 2010 Six Nations (5), and the fewest tries in the pool stages of the 2011 World Cup. Deciding not to seek a renewal of his England contract, Ford joined the coaching staff at Bath Rugby. He became head coach at Bath
Andy Ford (English footballer) Andy Ford (English footballer) Andrew Carl Ford (born 4 May 1954, Minehead) is an English football manager and former professional player. Ford is currently out of football after a 5-month spell managing Maidstone United. Ford played for Southend United, Swindon Town and Gillingham between 1972 and 1982. He also played for non-league Dartford. Ford's first management job was at Gravesend and Northfleet (now known as Ebbsfleet United). He guided the team to the Isthmian League title in 2001-02 and several Kent Senior Cup successes, and then kept the side in the Conference Premier for several seasons before his resignation in