Gavin Oliver

Gavin Ronald Oliver (born 6 September 1962) is an English former professional footballer who made more than 350 Football League appearances playing as a central defender.

Gavin Oliver

Oliver playing for Bradford City.
Personal information
Full name	Gavin Ronald Oliver[1]
Date of birth	(1962-09-06) 6 September 1962 (age 62)[1]
Place of birth	Felling,[1] England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s)	Central defender
Youth career
1979–1980	Sheffield Wednesday
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1980–1985	Sheffield Wednesday	20	(0)
1983	→ Tranmere Rovers (loan)	17	(1)
1985	→ Brighton & Hove Albion (loan)	16	(0)
1985–1995	Bradford City	313	(9)
Total		366	(10)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Oliver played for Sheffield Wednesday, Tranmere Rovers, Brighton & Hove Albion and Bradford City.^[3][4][1]

He began his career as a centre forward but switched to playing as a central defender following an injury to a player in that position in a youth match. He joined Sheffield Wednesday's groundstaff in July 1979, and turned professional in August 1980. After loan spells at Tranmere Rovers and Brighton & Hove Albion he signed for Bradford City for £20,000 in November 1985.^[5]

After retiring as a player, in November 2007 he was working as Sunderland's recruitment officer.^[6]