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Gary Liddell
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Date of birth (1954-08-27)27 August 1954
Place of birth Stirling, Scotland
Date of death 29 April 2015 (aged 60)
Place of death Falkirk, Scotland
Height 5 ft 9+12 in (1.77 m)
Playing position Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1976 Leeds United 3 (0)
1976–1980 Grimsby Town 105 (22)
1980–1981 Hearts 24 (6)
1981–1983 Doncaster Rovers 37 (4)
Total 169 (32)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Gary Liddell was a Scottish professional footballer. He was born on August 27, 1954, in Stirling, Scotland. Gary played as a striker, which means he was a player whose main job was to score goals. He played football in both England and Scotland. His career lasted from 1972 to 1983. During this time, he played in over 150 League games. Gary Liddell passed away on April 29, 2015, when he was 60 years old.

Gary Liddell's Football Journey

Gary Liddell started his professional football career in 1972. He played for several different clubs during his time as a striker.

Playing for Leeds United

Gary began his journey at Leeds United. This is a well-known club in England. He played for them from 1972 to 1976. During his time there, he made 3 appearances in League games. He did not score any goals for Leeds United.

Time at Grimsby Town

After Leeds, Gary moved to Grimsby Town. He played there from 1976 to 1980. This was a very active period for him. He played in 105 League games and scored 22 goals. This shows he was an important player for Grimsby Town.

Moving to Hearts

In 1980, Gary Liddell went back to Scotland. He joined Hearts, a famous club in Edinburgh. He played for Hearts until 1981. During his time there, he made 24 appearances and scored 6 goals.

Final Club: Doncaster Rovers

Gary's last club was Doncaster Rovers in England. He played for them from 1981 to 1983. He made 37 appearances and scored 4 goals before ending his professional career.

Career Totals

Overall, Gary Liddell played in 169 League games. He scored a total of 32 goals throughout his career.

Family Connections in Football

Gary Liddell's family also had a strong connection to football. His son, Andy Liddell, also became a professional footballer. This means that both Gary and his son played football for a living.

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