Alan Garner (footballer)

Alan Henry Garner (2 February 1951 – 23 July 2020) was an English professional footballer. He was best known as a player for Watford.

Alan Garner
Personal information
Full nameAlan Henry Garner
Date of birth(1951-02-02)2 February 1951
Place of birthLambeth, England
Date of death23 July 2020(2020-07-23) (aged 69)
Playing positionDefender
Youth career
Millwall
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1969–1971Millwall2(0)
1971–1975Luton Town88(3)
1975–1980Watford200(15)
1980–1982Portsmouth36(2)
Barnet
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Garner only made two league appearances before moving on to Luton Town in 1971. Garner played 88 times in the league and helped Luton to promotion in 1973–74.

At Watford, Garner became a key player, appearing 200 times in the league during his five years at Vicarage Road. His career later focused into non-League football with Barnet.[1]

References

  1. Joyce, Mike. "Alan Garner". Since 1888. Archived from the original on 29 May 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-02. (registration & fee required)