Gary A. Stevens
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gary Andrew Stevens (born Hillingdon, Middlesex, 30 March 1962) is a former English footballer. He was a versatile defender who could also play in midfield.
He played for Brighton and Tottenham Hotspur during the 1980s, playing in FA Cup finals for the latter two (scoring a goal in the former, and losing both), and winning the 1984 UEFA Cup with Spurs. He was also capped by England, and was called up to the 1986 World Cup squad (along, confusingly, with the Everton player Gary Stevens). He made two substitute appearances in the tournament.
He left Spurs for Portsmouth in 1990 but persistent injuries forced him to retire in 1992.
Following retirement he worked as a presenter for Sky Sports. In recent years his main broadcasting job is with Talksport radio in the UK where he regularly acts as a foil for prococative presenter Adrian Durham. Gary lives In Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
 |
England squad - 1986 FIFA World Cup Quarter-finalists | |
|---|---|---|
|
1 Shilton | 2 Gary Stevens | 3 Sansom | 4 Hoddle | 5 Martin | 6 Butcher | 7 Bryan Robson | 8 Wilkins | 9 Hateley | 10 Lineker | 11 Waddle | 12 Anderson | 13 Woods | 14 Fenwick | 15 Gary A. Stevens | 16 Reid | 17 Steven | 18 Hodge | 19 Barnes | 20 Beardsley | 21 Dixon | 22 Bailey | Coach: Bobby Robson |
||
 |
This biographical article related to an English football defender is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
