| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Alan Garner | ||
| Date of birth | 12 April 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Blackburn, England | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Preston North End | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2007 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Carlisle United (loan) | 18 | (5) |
| 2007–2008 | Carlisle United | 31 | (16) |
| 2008–2011 | Nottingham Forest | 48 | (9) |
| 2010–2011 | → Huddersfield Town (loan) | 16 | (2) |
| 2011 | → Scunthorpe United (loan) | 18 | (6) |
| 2011–2013 | Watford | 24 | (1) |
| 2012 | → Carlisle United (loan) | 16 | (7) |
| 2013– | Preston North End | 14 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2003–2004 | England U16 | 4 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | England U17 | 10 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | England U19 | 6 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:33, 21 April 2013 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
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Joseph 'Joe' Alan Garner (born 12 April 1988 in Blackburn) is an English professional footballer who plays for Preston North End.
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Footballing career [edit]
Blackburn Rovers [edit]
Garner started his career at Blackburn Rovers and playing as a striker played in the same position as his namesake Simon Garner, Blackburn's highest-ever goalscorer and club legend during the 1980s and early 1990s. Contrary to some stories, the two are not related. He played for the youth and reserve teams at Ewood Park. Despite not making the breakthrough into the Blackburn Rovers senior squad there was hope that Blackburn Rovers manager, Mark Hughes, would mould his undoubted raw talent into a complete player as he did with David Bentley, Robert Earnshaw and Morten Gamst Pedersen amongst others. Eventually the competition for places in the Blackburn line up over the last few years that included Paul Dickov, Paul Gallagher, Shabani Nonda, Craig Bellamy, Benni McCarthy, Roque Santa Cruz, Jason Roberts, Maceo Rigters and several other well known strikers, forced Garner to drop down two divisions and play for a side where he could be sure of playing regular first team football.
Carlisle United [edit]
On 19 January 2007, Garner joined Carlisle United on loan until the end of the 2006–07 season.[1] Garner scored his first ever league goal for Carlisle United at Brunton Park on 10 February 2007, in a game against Yeovil Town, which Carlisle went on to lose 4–1.[2] His powerful shot, from well outside the box, at Port Vale on 7 April 2007 was voted goal of the season by United fans.[3]
On 10 August 2007, Garner signed permanently for Carlisle United for a club record fee of £140,000, which could rise to £150,000 if United gain promotion to The Championship.[4] Scottish Premier League side Dundee United were also interested in signing Garner, before he joined Carlisle United.[5] His record for "United" stands at League 50 appearances, 48 starts, 19 goals, 14 yellow cards and one red card – which he received in the 1–1 draw against Huddersfield Town at Brunton Park, where he scored a first half stoppage time goal, got booked and sent off for 'diving' after a tackle from goalkeeper Matt Glennon, a former United player.[6]
Nottingham Forest [edit]
On 25 July 2008, less than a year after joining Carlisle, Garner was sold to Nottingham Forest for a fee of £1.14m.[7] He signed a four-year contract, keeping him at the Reds until 2012. He was recovering from a knee ligament operation at the time of the transfer. Garner returned from his injury in late October 2008, when he was given a surprise[citation needed] start in the 1–0 home defeat to Cardiff City.[8] He then scored his first goal for the club three weeks later, scoring the first goal in a 2–2 draw at Bristol City.[9] A further two weeks later, he scored his first goal at the City Ground in Forest's 1–0 victory against Barnsley,[10][11] and followed this up with another goal at Coventry City.[12] He then netted a 'majestic' 35-yard chip in a 2–0 victory at Southampton,[13] before scoring his fifth of the season in the 4–2 home loss against Doncaster Rovers,[14][15] a result which cost the Forest manager Colin Calderwood his job.[15]
After the arrival of new manager Billy Davies at Forest on 1 January 2009, Garner struggled to hold a regular first-team place during the remainder of the season and was limited to mainly substitute appearances. However, Garner netted his first goal under Davies with a crucial 82nd minute equalizer against Bristol City on 11 April 2009, a game that ended in a 3–2 Forest win.[16]
The beginning of the 2009–10 season saw Garner forge his way into Davies' plans, playing on the right side of midfield occasionally. He scored his first goal of the 2009–10 season on 17 April 2010 against Blackpool.[17] His second and last of the season was a 'cool finish' against Scunthorpe United, in a game that finished in a 2–2 draw.[18] He made 14 league starts during the season.
Continuing to be out of favour with Forest manager Billy Davies – and having to compete against fellow Forest forwards Robert Earnshaw, Dexter Blackstock, Nathan Tyson, David McGoldrick, Marcus Tudgay and Dele Adebola – Garner spent essentially the entirety of the 2010–11 season out on loan at Huddersfield Town and then Scunthorpe United. Davies went on record stating that the move to the Iron was to get "games under [Garner's] belt".[19]
In the opening fixture of the 2011–12 season, with a depleted number of striking options available to new manager Steve McClaren, Garner made his first appearance for Forest in over a year coming on as a second-half substitute against Barnsley.[20]
Huddersfield Town (loan) [edit]
On 21 July 2010, Garner joined League One side Huddersfield Town on a six-month loan deal.[21] He made his Terriers debut in the 3–0 win over Notts County at Meadow Lane on 7 August 2010.[22] He failed to score during his time at the Galpharm Stadium, and on 5 January 2011, he returned to Forest.[23]
Scunthorpe United (loan) [edit]
On 31 January 2011 Garner joined Scunthorpe United on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season.[24] During this loan spell he made 17 appearances (16 starts; one as substitute) and scored six goals. He scored twice in Scunthorpe's 'shock' 4–1 win against league leaders Queens Park Rangers on 9 April 2011.[25] Scunthorpe finished bottom of the Championship league table and were relegated[26] and Garner returned to Forest at the end of the 2010–11 season.
Watford [edit]
On 31 August 2011, Garner signed for Watford for an undisclosed fee[27][28] believed to be £200,000.[29] Garner stated that he was 'desperate for first-team football',[30] while manager Sean Dyche said that he hoped he could 'revitalise' his new striker.[31] Garner made his Watford debut as a substitute in a 2–0 away win against Reading, replacing Marvin Sordell, on 10 September 2011.[32] His first start came on 24 September 2011 against his old club Nottingham Forest, a game which Watford lost 1–0.[33] His first goal for the Hertfordshire club came in a 2–0 away win at Millwall on 31 January 2012.[34]
Carlisle United (loan) [edit]
Garner signed a one-month loan deal with Carlisle United on 18 September 2012 confirming his second spell with the club.[35] Garner scored his first goal after his return to 'The Cumbrians' in a 2–1 victory away at Walsall.[36] Carlisle manager Greg Abbott stated his desire to extend Garner's stay at the club,[37] and a deal was agreed soon after.[38] On 16 October, Garner scored a late equalizer for Carlisle in a 1–1 away draw at Bury.[39] He then scored two against Oldham Athletic to help his side win 3–1 on 23 October.[40] After a goal in the 4–2 FA Cup win over Ebbsfleet United,[41] Garner opened the scoring in a 1–1 draw against Preston North End with a penalty.[42] Later that week, Garner scored against Brentford and had a penalty saved by Brentford goalkeeper Simon Moore.[43] He hit his 8th goal (7th in the league) against Yeovil.
Preston North End [edit]
On January 8, 2013, Garner agreed an 18 month contract with Preston with an option for a further year, this came after he was released by Watford. He scored his first goal for the club in a 1-0 win away at Notts County on the 12th March 2013.
Career statistics [edit]
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| England | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 2006–07 | Carlisle United | League One | 18 | 5 | - | - | 18 | 5 | ||
| 2007–08 | 31 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 14 | ||
| 2008–09 | Nottingham Forest | Championship | 28 | 7 | 2 | 1 | - | 30 | 8 | |
| 2009–10 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 2 | ||
| 2010–11 | Huddersfield Town | League One | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010–11 | Scunthorpe United | Championship | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 |
| 2011–12 | Nottingham Forest | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2011–12 | Watford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Notes
- A. Football League Trophy games included in seasonal totals
England [edit]
Garner has represented England at U19 level.[3] During the 2006 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship elite qualification, Garner scored in a 2–1 loss to the Belgium U19s[44] and also made appearances against Northern Ireland U19s[45] and Serbia & Montenegro.[46] Garner also appeared in a U19 friendly against the Netherlands.[47]
References [edit]
- ^ "Blackburn striker joins Carlisle". BBC Sport (BBC). 19 January 2007. Retrieved 1 April 2007.
- ^ "Carlisle 1–4 Yeovil". BBC Sport (BBC). 10 February 2007. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ a b "Player Profiles – Joe Garner". carlisleunited.co.uk (Carlisle United F.C.). Retrieved 12 February 2008.
- ^ "Carlisle sign Blackburn's Garner". BBC Sport (BBC). 10 August 2007. Retrieved 10 August 2007.
- ^ Dey, Graeme (11 August 2007). "Levein hails Killie as a benchmark". The Courier (Dundee: DC Thomson). Archived from the original on 19 January 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2007.
- ^ "Carlisle 1–1 Huddersfield". BBC Sport (BBC). 17 March 2007. Retrieved 1 April 2007.
- ^ "Forest sign Garner from Carlisle". BBC Sport (BBC). 25 July 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- ^ "Nottm Forest 0–1 Cardiff". BBC Sport (BBC). 25 October 2008. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ "Bristol City 2 Nottingham Forest 2". Sunday Mercury (Birmingham: Trinity Mirror). 15 November 2008. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ^ Tomas, Jason (30 November 2008). "Garner header lifts Forest from foot of table". The Observer (London). Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ^ "Forest 1 Barnsley 0: Garner strike eases pressure on under-fire manager Calderwood". Daily Mail. 29 November 2008. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ^ "Coventry 2 Nottingham Forest 2: Garner goal puts the gloss on entertaining Midlands draw". Daily Mail. 6 December 2008. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ^ Reynolds, Lee (22 December 2008). "Southampton 0–2 Nottingham Forest: Magical Wes Morgan makes his mark". Mirror Football (Trinity Mirror). Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ^ "Nottm Forest 2 – 4 Doncaster Rovers". nottinghamforest.co.uk (Nottingham Forest F.C.). 26 December 2008. Archived from the original on 30 December 2008. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ^ a b "Nottm Forest 2–4 Doncaster". BBC Sport (BBC). 26 December 2008. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ^ Martyn, Steve (11 April 2009). "Nottingham Forest 3 Bristol City 2: Blackstock bullet gives Forest hope of survival". Daily Mail (London). Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ^ "Blackpool 3–1 Nottm Forest". BBC Sport (BBC). 17 April 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ^ "Scunthorpe 2 – 2 Nott'm Forest". BBC Sport (BBC). 2 May 2010. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ "Garner still in Davies' mind". Sky Sports (British Sky Broadcasting). 3 February 2011. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ "Nott'm Forest 0 – 0 Barnsley". BBC Sport (BBC). 6 August 2011. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ "Huddersfield Town sign Nottingham Forest's Joe Garner". BBC Sport (BBC). 21 July 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
- ^ "Notts County 0–3 Huddersfield Town". Nottingham Post (Northcliffe Media). 7 August 2010. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ "Loan Rangers Return". nottinghamforest.co.uk (Nottingham Forest F.C.). 5 January 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ "Iron swoop for Joe Garner and Michael Nelson". BBC Sport (BBC). 31 January 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- ^ "Scunthorpe 4–1 QPR". BBC Sport (BBC). 9 April 2011.
- ^ "Championship 2010/11". Soccerbase. Racing Post. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ "Garner Joins Watford". nottinghamforest.co.uk (Nottingham Forest F.C.). 31 August 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ^ "Striker Garner signs up". watfordfc.com (Watford F.C.). 31 August 2011. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ Smith, Frank (31 August 2011). "Watford sign Nottingham Forest forward Joe Garner before transfer deadline". Watford Observer (Newsquest). Retrieved 4 December 2011.
- ^ ""Desperate for first-team football" says Garner". watfordfc.com (Watford F.C.). 1 September 2011. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ "Sean hopes to 'revitalise' new-boy Joe". watfordfc.com (Watford F.C.). 8 September 2011. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ "Reading 0–2 Watford". BBC Sport (BBC). 10 September 2011. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
- ^ "Watford 0 Nottingham Forest 1: Delight for McClaren as Miller ends losing run". Daily Mail. 24 September 2011. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
- ^ "Millwall 0–2 Watford: Hornets sting Lions". Mirror Football (Trinity Mirror). 31 January 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ^ Hall, Andy (18 September 2012). "A Very Familiar Face". carlisleunited.co.uk (Carlisle United F.C.). Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ^ "Walsall 1–2 Carlisle". BBC Sport (BBC). 6 October 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ Hall, Andy (12 October 2012). "Manager on the Garner situation". carlisleunited.co.uk (Carlisle United F.C.). Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ Hall, Andy (15 October 2012). "Garner extends stay". carlisleunited.co.uk (Carlisle United F.C.). Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "Bury 1–1 Carlisle". BBC Sport (BBC). 16 October 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ Cartwright, Phil (23 October 2012). "Carlisle 3–1 Oldham". BBC Sport (BBC). Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Carlisle 4–2 Ebbsfleet". BBC Sport (BBC). 3 November 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Preston 1–1 Carlisle". BBC Sport (BBC). 6 November 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Brentford 2–1 Carlisle". BBC Sport (BBC). 10 November 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "U19s suffer Belgium defeat". The Football Association. 18 May 2006. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
- ^ "U19s back on track". The Football Association. 20 May 2006. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
- ^ "England fail to qualify". The Football Association. 22 May 2006. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ^ "Lions held by Holland". The Football Association. 5 September 2006. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
External links [edit]
- Garner player profile at Nottingham Forest website
- Joe Garner career stats at Soccerbase
- England profile at theFA
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