Gary Bannister

Who is this?

Gary Bannister (born 22 July 1960) is an English former professional footballer who played for Coventry City (two spells), Sheffield Wednesday, Queens Park Rangers, West Bromwich Albion, Oxford United, Nottingham Forest, Stoke City, Lincoln City and Darlington. He had a long 17-year career lasting from 1978 to 1995 during which time he made 564 appearances in league and cup matches plus 42 as substitute. Bannister played as a striker, and at just 5 foot 7 inches (170 cm) tall and weighing little over 11 stone (70 kg) he relied on his pace and skill to score 199 career goals in all competitions. He made one appearance for the England Under 21 team against Poland in April 1982.

Career

1. 1960
   Born
2. 1978
   Joined Coventry City F.C.
3. 1980
   Joined Detroit Express
4. 1981
   Joined Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
5. 1982
   Joined England national under-21 association football team
6. 1984
   Joined Queens Park Rangers F.C.
7. 1988
   Joined Coventry City F.C.
8. 1990
   Joined West Bromwich Albion F.C.
9. 1992
   Joined Nottingham Forest F.C.
10. 1992
    Joined Oxford United F.C.
11. 1993
    Joined Hong Kong Rangers FC
12. 1993
    Joined Stoke City F.C.
13. 1994
    Joined Lincoln City F.C.
14. 1995
    Joined Darlington F.C.

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Warrington
• •Citizenship: United Kingdom
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football