About Alan Garner
Lived 1951 – 2020 (aged 69). Alan Garner was a British association football player.
Alan Henry Garner (2 February 1951 – 23 July 2020) was an English professional footballer best known as a player for Watford.
Career
Starting out with his local team Millwall, Garner only made two league appearances before moving on to Luton Town in 1971. His time at Luton proved to be more productive, as Garner played 88 times in the league and helped Luton to promotion in 1973–74. After relegation in 1975, he was controversially sold to rivals Watford.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alan Garner?
English footballer (1951-2020)
When was Alan Garner born?
Alan Garner was born on 2 February 1951 in Lambeth.
When did Alan Garner die?
Alan Garner died on 23 July 2020.
What was Alan Garner's occupation?
Alan Garner was an association football player.
What nationality was Alan Garner?
Alan Garner was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alan Garner (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alan Garner. https://biography.guide/alan-garner-association-football-player/
MLA: "Alan Garner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alan-garner-association-football-player/.
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