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Gavin Johnson

b. 1970

English footballer (born 1970)

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About Gavin Johnson

Born 1970. Gavin Johnson is a British association football player.

Gavin Johnson (born 10 October 1970) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left-back or midfielder.

Career Born in Stowmarket, Johnson started his career with nearby Ipswich Town, making his debut in a 2–0 win over Barnsley on 21 February 1989. He moved on to Luton Town in 1995, but was sold to Wigan Athletic for £15,000 in the same year. After three years at Wigan, he spent a season in Scotland with Dunfermline Athletic, before returning to East Anglia to join Colchester United in 1999.

After being released by Colchester in 2005 he had a brief spell with Boston United, before spending a season with Northampton Town and then Oxford United. In 2007, he returned to Suffolk to play for Bury Town, before moving onto Walsham-le-Willows in 2010.

At the start of the 2011–12 season, Johnson signed for Isthmian League Division One North club Needham Market.

Honours

Club Ipswich Town Football League Second Division Winner (1): 1991–92

Wigan Athletic Football League Division Three Winner (1): 1996–97

Northampton Town Football League Two Winner (1): 2005–06

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gavin Johnson?

English footballer (born 1970)

When was Gavin Johnson born?

Gavin Johnson was born on 10 October 1970 in Stowmarket.

What is Gavin Johnson's occupation?

Gavin Johnson is an association football player.

What nationality is Gavin Johnson?

Gavin Johnson is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gavin Johnson

· Wikidata: Q5528188

· DBpedia: Gavin Johnson (footballer)

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