Billy Garton

Billy Garton
Personal information
Full name William Francis Garton
Date of birth (1965-03-15) 15 March 1965
Place of birth Salford, England
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Centre-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1990 Manchester United 41 (0)
1986Birmingham City (loan) 5 (0)
1992–1993 Salford City
1993–1994 Witton Albion
1994–1998 Hyde United 100 (1)
2000–2001 Salford City
Teams managed
1992–1993 Salford City
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

William Francis Garton (born 15 March 1965) is a former footballer who played in the Football League for Manchester United and Birmingham City.[1] He made his United debut in 1984 and played 51 games, the first half of his career marred by an injury, and was forced to retire from full-time football after being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.[1] He later played for local clubs[1][2] and taught, emigrating to San Diego, California in 2001[1] and co-founded the Carmel Valley Manchester youth soccer club.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Brennan, Stuart (9 November 2006). "Garton's tale helps revive forgotten era". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  2. "Player details: Billy Garton". Hyde United Football Club Database. Stephen Shaw. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  3. "Directors". Retrieved 28 April 2012.

Further reading

  • Mitten, Andy (2006). "Billy Garton - The Salford Lad". We're the Famous Man United: Old Trafford in the Eighties the Players' Story. Vision Sports Publishing. ISBN 1905326149.
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