Billy Garton

William Francis Garton (born 15 March 1965) is a former footballer who played in the Football League for Manchester United and Birmingham City.[1] He made his United debut in 1984 and played 51 games, the first half of his career marred by an injury, and was forced to retire from full-time football after being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.[1] He later played for local clubs[1][2] and taught, emigrating to San Diego, California in 2001[1] and co-founded the Carmel Valley Manchester youth soccer club.[3]

Billy Garton
Personal information
Full name William Francis Garton
Date of birth (1965-03-15) 15 March 1965
Place of birth Salford, England
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1990 Manchester United 41 (0)
1986Birmingham City (loan) 5 (0)
1992–1993 Salford City
1993–1994 Witton Albion
1994–1998 Hyde United 100 (1)
2000–2001 Salford City
Teams managed
1992–1993 Salford City
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  1. Brennan, Stuart (9 November 2006). "Garton's tale helps revive forgotten era". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  2. "Player details: Billy Garton". Hyde United Football Club Database. Stephen Shaw. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  3. "Directors". Retrieved 28 April 2012.

Further reading

  • Mitten, Andy (2006). "Billy Garton - The Salford Lad". We're the Famous Man United: Old Trafford in the Eighties the Players' Story. Vision Sports Publishing. ISBN 1905326149.


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