Alan Garner (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alan Henry Garner | ||
| Date of birth | 2 February 1951 | ||
| Place of birth | Lambeth, England | ||
| Date of death | 23 July 2020 (aged 69) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Millwall | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1969–1971 | Millwall | 2 | (0) |
| 1971–1975 | Luton Town | 88 | (3) |
| 1975–1980 | Watford | 200 | (15) |
| 1980–1982 | Portsmouth | 36 | (2) |
| – | Barnet | ||
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Alan Henry Garner (born February 2, 1951 – died July 23, 2020) was an English professional footballer. He played as a defender. Alan Garner was most famous for his time playing for Watford.
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Alan Garner's Football Journey
Alan Garner started his football career at a young age. He played for several well-known clubs in England. His journey shows how a player can grow and become important to a team.
Early Career at Millwall
Alan Garner began his professional career at Millwall. He joined their youth team. He later played for the senior team. However, he only made two league appearances for them.
Success with Luton Town
In 1971, Alan Garner moved to Luton Town. This was a big step in his career. He played 88 league games for Luton Town. He helped the team achieve promotion in the 1973–74 season. This meant they moved up to a higher division.
Becoming a Star at Watford
Alan Garner's most significant period was at Watford. He joined the club in 1975. During his five years at Watford, he became a very important player. He played 200 league matches for them at their home ground, Vicarage Road. He scored 15 goals during his time there.
Later Years and Non-League Football
After leaving Watford, Alan Garner played for Portsmouth. He then moved into non-League football. This is football played outside the top professional leagues. He finished his career playing for Barnet.
Alan Garner passed away on July 23, 2020. He is remembered for his dedication as a defender.
