Thomas Gardner (28 May 1910 – February 1970) was an English professional association footballer who played as a wing half. He won two caps for the England national football team.

Tommy Gardner
Personal information
Full name Thomas Gardner
Date of birth 28 May 1910
Place of birth Huyton, England
Date of death February 1970 (aged 59)
Place of death Chester, England
Height 5 ft 9+12 in (1.77 m)[1]
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1929–1931 Liverpool 5 (0)
1931–1932 Grimsby Town 13 (0)
1932–1934 Hull City 66 (2)
1934–1938 Aston Villa 77 (1)
1938–1945 Burnley 39 (3)
1945–1947 Wrexham 33 (4)
International career
1934–1935 England 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

After the end of his playing career he was manager of Oswestry Town in 1949-51.[2]

His great-granddaughter Hannah Keryakoplis played international football for Wales.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Villa have talent to succeed". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Oswestry Town Managers". tnsfc.co.uk. 27 January 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  3. ^ Boyd, Andrew (20 October 2010). "Hot-shot Flintshire girl's a hit when it comes to scoring". The Flintshire Leader. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.
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