Grant Turner
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- For Grant Turner the musician, see Grant Turner (musician).
Grant Turner (born October 7, 1958) was a successful New Zealand soccer player who frequently represented his country in the 1980s. A midfielder with an aggressive playing style, Turner was a no nonsense ball winner and runner who had an eye for goal. He was capable of playing in attack if called upon to do so. He was part of the squad that played in the 1982 World Cup Finals.
[edit] Club history
- Gisborne City (1980-1984)
- Petone (1985)
- Miramar Rangers (1986)
- Wellington United
New Zealand squad - 1982 FIFA World Cup | ||
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1 Wilson | 2 Dods | 3 Herbert | 4 Turner | 5 Bright | 6 Almond | 7 Rufer | 8 Cole | 9 Wooddin | 10 Sumner | 11 Malcolmson | 12 Mackay | 13 Cresswell | 14 Elrick | 15 Hill | 16 Adam | 17 Boath | 18 Simonsen | 19 McClure | 20 Turner | 21 Pickering | 22 van Hattum | Coach: Adshead |