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Gary Liddell

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Gary Liddell
Personal information
Date of birth (1954-08-27)27 August 1954
Place of birth Stirling, Scotland
Date of death 29 April 2015 (aged 60)[1]
Place of death Falkirk, Scotland
Height 5 ft 9+12 in (1.77 m)[2]
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1976 Leeds United 3 (0)
1976–1980 Grimsby Town 105 (22)
1980–1981 Hearts 24 (6)
1981–1983 Doncaster Rovers 37 (4)
Total 169 (32)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gary Liddell (27 August 1954 – 29 April 2015)[3] was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a striker. Active in both England and Scotland between 1972 and 1983, Liddell made over 150 career League appearances.

Career

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Born in Stirling, Liddell played for Leeds United, Grimsby Town, Hearts and Doncaster Rovers.[4]

Personal life

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His son Andy was also a professional footballer.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Garry Liddell | Heart of Midlothian Football Club". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  2. ^ Butler, Frank; Collins, Patrick (1973). News of the World Football Annual 1973–74. London. p. 274.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. ^ "Former Grimsby Town player Garry Liddell passes away | Grimsby Telegraph". Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Player profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
  5. ^ "Sons and Daughters". Bob Dunning. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2010.