Thomas Gardner (28 May 1910 – February 1970) was an English professional association footballer who played as a wing half. He won two caps for the England national football team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Gardner | ||
| Date of birth | 28 May 1910 | ||
| Place of birth | Huyton, England | ||
| Date of death | February 1970 (aged 59) | ||
| Place of death | Chester, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1929–1931 | Liverpool | 5 | (0) |
| 1931–1932 | Grimsby Town | 13 | (0) |
| 1932–1934 | Hull City | 66 | (2) |
| 1934–1938 | Aston Villa | 77 | (1) |
| 1938–1945 | Burnley | 39 | (3) |
| 1945–1947 | Wrexham | 33 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 1934–1935 | England | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
After the end of his playing career he was manager of Oswestry Town in 1949-51.[2]
His great-granddaughter Hannah Keryakoplis played international football for Wales.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Villa have talent to succeed". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Oswestry Town Managers". tnsfc.co.uk. 27 January 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ Boyd, Andrew (20 October 2010). "Hot-shot Flintshire girl's a hit when it comes to scoring". The Flintshire Leader. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.
External links
edit- Tommy Gardner profile at the Aston Villa player database
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