Garry Robert Cross (born 7 October 1980) is an English former footballer who played as a right-back and a midfielder.

Garry Cross
Personal information
Full name Garry Robert Cross[1]
Date of birth (1980-10-07) 7 October 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Chelmsford, England
Position(s) Right-back
Midfielder
Youth career
Southend United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2001 Southend United 16 (0)
2001 Slough Town 12 (1)
2001–2005 Chelmsford City
2005–2006 Thurrock
2006–2007 AFC Hornchurch
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Cross began his career at Southend United, where he came through the club's youth academy. Cross made 16 Football League appearances during his time at the club, before leaving to join Slough Town in January 2001.[2] Cross' time at Slough only lasted for three months, during which he made 13 appearances in all competitions, scoring once.[3] Following his spell at Slough, Cross signed for hometown club Chelmsford City. During his time at Chelmsford, Cross became a fan favourite. On 24 March 2003, Cross scored the third goal in a 5–0 Essex Senior Cup final win against Aveley.[4] Following four years at Chelmsford, Cross had spells with Thurrock and AFC Hornchurch.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Garry Cross". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Garry Cross 1999 - 2001". Southend United Football Club database. Archived from the original on 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Garry Cross". Slough Town F.C. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Soccer: Chelmsford City 5-0 Aveley (Essex Senior Cup Final)". Daily Gazette. 25 March 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Fleet draw blank again". Daily Gazette. 5 February 2006. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Aveley put up brave fight". Thurrock Gazette. 29 August 2006. Retrieved 7 October 2018.