Scott Gardner

Scott Gardner
Personal information
Full name Scott Andrew Gardner[1]
Date of birth (1988-04-01) 1 April 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Luxembourg
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Leeds United (under 21's manager)
Youth career
0000–2006 Leeds United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2009 Leeds United 1 (0)
2008Farsley Celtic (loan) 3 (0)
2008Farsley Celtic (loan) 3 (0)
2009–2010 Mansfield Town 12 (0)
2010Eastwood Town (loan) 7 (0)
International career
2003 England U16 1 (0)
2004 England U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 January 2010
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2008

Scott Andrew Gardner (born 1 April 1988) is an English former footballer and current coach of Leeds United's under-21s.[2] He most recently played for Conference National side Mansfield Town, where he played as a defender.

He has previously played for England at under-16 and under-17 level.

Playing career

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Leeds United

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A product of the Leeds United academy, Gardner signed his first professional contract with the club in 2006, then later penned a one-year extension on 19 June 2007.[3] Previously a regular in the Leeds United reserve side, Gardner was involved with the first-team during the 2007–08 pre-season, including playing in a home friendly against Wigan Athletic. Although naturally a right-winger, Gardner played as a right-back during his time at Elland Road.[4]

He made his full debut for Leeds on 14 August 2007 in a 1–0 win against Macclesfield Town in the League Cup.

Farsley Celtic (loan)

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On 22 January 2008, Gardner signed a one-month loan deal with Conference National side Farsley Celtic, who are also based in Leeds.[5] Gardner returned from his loan spell in late February 2008. He made an impressive league debut for Leeds in the 2–1 win over Gillingham in May, a game which relegated the Gills.[6]

Farsley Celtic (2nd loan)

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On 19 September 2008, Gardner re-joined Farsley Celtic, now in the Conference North, on a one-month loan, playing in three games.[7][8]

Mansfield Town

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On 30 January 2009, Gardner's contract at Leeds United was terminated by mutual consent.[9] Three days later, on 2 February 2009, Gardner signed for Conference National club Mansfield Town until the end of the 2008–09 season along with defender Gianluca Havern.[10] On 16 March 2009, Gardner signed an extension to his Mansfield contract, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2009–10 season.[11]

Coaching career

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He currently coaches Leeds United's Under 21s Team,[12] having formally been a coach of the team's U18 side.[13] He was promoted to the U21 team first on a temporary basis when Michael Skubala was hired by Lincoln City in November 2023.[14] Gardner was given the U21 managerial role full time with former England international Stewart Downing joining as assistant manager in January 2024.

References

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  1. ^ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2008). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09. Mainstream. ISBN 978-1-84596-324-8.
  2. ^ "Scott Gardner appointed Under-21s head coach". Leeds United. 2024.
  3. ^ "Leeds hand Gardner new contract". BBC Sport. 19 June 2007. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  4. ^ "Ready and Waiting". Leeds United A.F.C. 18 October 2007. Retrieved 22 February 2008.
  5. ^ "Leeds United's Scott Gardner joins Farsley Celtic on loan". Farsley Today. Johnson Press. 22 January 2008. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
  6. ^ "Winning End". Leeds United A.F.C. 4 May 2008. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
  7. ^ "Scott re-joins Celts". Leeds United A.F.C. 19 September 2008. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  8. ^ "Farsley Celtic statistics 2008-09 (see table at bottom of page)". Farsley Celtic A.F.C. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  9. ^ "Gardner departs Leeds". Sky Sports. 30 January 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
  10. ^ "Stags sign young defensive pair". BBC Sport. 2 February 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  11. ^ "Gardner to extend Stags contract". BBC Sport. 16 March 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  12. ^ "SCOTT GARDNER APPOINTED UNDER-21S HEAD COACH". 20 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Mark Jackson promoted to Leeds United U23s Manager following successful U18s spell". Through It All Together. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  14. ^ "Skubala departs for Lincoln". BBC. 13 November 2023.
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