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.^[2] He was capped 12 times for England at under-21 level.^[3]

Gary Porter

Personal information
Full name	Gary Michael Porter
Date of birth	(1966-03-06) 6 March 1966 (age 59)
Place of birth	Sunderland, England
Height	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1]
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)
International career
1983	England U17	3	(2)
1983–1984	England Youth	10	(1)
1987–1988	England U21	12	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.^[4]