Gary Porter (footballer)

Gary Michael Porter (born 6 March 1966 in Sunderland) is a former footballer who played either as a left-back or a midfielder. He spent 13 years at Watford, and also played in the Football League for Walsall and Scarborough.[1] He was capped 12 times for England at under-21 level.[2]

Gary Porter
Personal information
Full name Gary Michael Porter
Date of birth (1966-03-06) 6 March 1966
Place of birth Sunderland, England
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1997 Watford 400 (47)
1997–1999 Walsall 44 (1)
1999 Scarborough 13 (0)
1999–2000 Boston United 7 (0)
National team
1987–1988 England U21 12 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Porter spent the majority of his professional career at Watford, turning professional in 1984. He made 472 appearances for the club in all competitions – the third highest by any player for the club, behind Luther Blissett and Nigel Gibbs – scoring 51 goals, as well as being voted Player of the Season in 1993–94. He was released in 1996 following a lengthy injury.

Porter moved to Walsall and later had spells at Scarborough and Boston United. He now works as a football agent.[3]

References
  1. "Gary Porter". UK A-Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 3 September 2009.
  2. Courtney, Barrie (10 January 2004). "England - U-21 International Results 1986-1995 - Details". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 25 January 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2009.
  3. "Gary Porter Part 2". Watford Legends. Retrieved 3 September 2009.


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