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Craig Gardner

Born: November 25, 1986 (age 37)

Height: 5' 10" (178cm)

Hometown: Solihull, England
Nationality: England flag English

Position: Central midfielder
Craig Gardner
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Career History
Youth2003-2005Aston Villa
Senior2005-2010Aston Villa
2010-2011Birmingham City
2011-2014Sunderland
2014-2017West Bromwich Albion
→ 2017Birmingham City (loan)
2017-2020Birmingham City
International2007-2009England Under-21s
Sports Mole has 375 articles about Craig Gardner. Articles 1 to 40:
Wayne Rooney at first Birmingham City press conference on October 12, 2023.
Preview: Southampton vs. Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Southampton and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 26, 23:21
Rangers' Jack Butland pictured on September 21, 2023
Wayne Rooney 'wants Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland as first Birmingham City signing'
Wayne Rooney is reportedly keen to make Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland his first signing as Birmingham City manager.
Oct 15, 14:36
DC United head coach Wayne Rooney walks off the pitch on June 24, 2023
Birmingham City confirm Wayne Rooney as new manager
Birmingham City confirm the appointment of Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
Oct 11, 11:01
Birmingham City's Scott Hogan celebrates scoring their first goal against Derby County in the Championship on September 10, 2021
Preview: Birmingham City vs. Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 31, 17:21
Adam Armstrong celebrates scoring for Blackburn Rovers on September 19, 2020
Tony Mowbray accepts Adam Armstrong may leave Blackburn
The 24-year-old took his tally to 29 for the season with a hat-trick against Birmingham.
May 8, 16:46
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray pictured in January 2021
Blackburn 5-2 Birmingham: Adam Armstrong nets successive home hat-tricks
Blackburn were convincing 5-2 winners over Birmingham, having beaten Huddersfield by the same scoreline in their previous home match.
May 8, 15:07
Birmingham City's Maxime Colin in action with Charlton Athletic's Macauley Bonne in the Championship on July 15, 2020
Lukas Jutkiewicz nets late to deny Charlton Athletic victory at St Andrew's
The striker netted in added time to ensure a 1-1 draw for the home side.
Jul 15, 20:19
Charlton boss Lee Bowyer on June 20, 2020
Preview: Birmingham City vs. Charlton Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship fixture between Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 13, 15:45
Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill pictured on June 30, 2020
Preview: Stoke City vs. Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship game between Stoke City and Birmingham City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 10, 17:45
General view of Birmingham City's St Andrew's taken 2016
Birmingham City: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2020
Keep track of all of Birmingham City's confirmed summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jul 1, 16:56
Nigel Adkins in charge of Hull; City on February 26, 2019
Pep Clotet leaves Birmingham: Who are the contenders to replace him?
Pep Clotet has been manager of Birmingham in the Sky Bet Championship this season.
Jun 8, 18:27
Craig Gardner in action for Birmingham City in March 2019
Craig Gardner to join Birmingham coaching staff at end of season
The midfielder helped Blues win the League Cup in 2011.
Nov 26, 12:33
Dean Smith in charge of Aston Villa on January 19, 2019
Preview: Birmingham vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole brings you the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Aston Villa's trip to Birmingham City in the Championship.
Mar 8, 12:50
Gary Gardner in action for Aston Villa in October 2016
Birmingham City sign Gary Gardner on loan from Aston Villa
Midfielder Gary Gardner joins Birmingham City from Aston Villa on a season-long loan deal.
Aug 9, 17:05
Nigel Adkins in charge of Reading in April 2013
Championship roundup: Hull City move six points clear of dropzone
Hull City move six points clear of the Championship dropzone thanks to a 4-3 win over Norwich City at the KCOM Stadium.
Mar 10, 17:08
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Birmingham City sign Everton youngster Liam Walsh
Birmingham City sign Everton youngster Liam Walsh on loan until January.
Sep 1, 00:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gary Gardner joins Barnsley on loan
Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner joins Barnsley on loan for the remainder of the 2017-18 campaign.
Aug 31, 21:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Birmingham City sign Luton Town striker Isaac Vassell on four-year deal
Birmingham City announce the signing of Luton Town striker Isaac Vassell - cousin of former Aston Villa and England striker Darius - on a four-year contract.
Aug 14, 11:17
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Harry Redknapp starts Marc Roberts, Cheikh N'Doye
Harry Redknapp hands starts to Marc Roberts and Cheikh N'Doye for Birmingham City's trip to Ipswich Town.
Aug 5, 14:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Harry Redknapp confirms Aden Flint, Joe Bryan bid rejected
Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp confirms that the club have been rejected in a joint bid for Bristol City defenders Aden Flint and Joe Bryan.
Aug 3, 16:49
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Harry Redknapp looking for "a few new faces" before transfer window closes
Harry Redknapp is due to meet with a couple of potential playing targets on Monday in an attempt to further bolster his Birmingham City squad ahead of the new campaign.
Jul 16, 10:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Birmingham City keen to sign Los Angeles Galaxy defender Ashley Cole?
Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp reportedly shows an interest in signing Ashley Cole from Los Angeles Galaxy.
Jul 14, 17:40
Stewart Downing in action for Middlesbrough on August 28, 2016
Birmingham City show interest in Middlesbrough midfielder Stewart Downing?
Birmingham City are reportedly ready to open talks with Middlesbrough midfielder Stewart Downing over a summer move to St Andrew's.
Jul 14, 12:56
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Harry Redknapp: 'Next season not all about Aston Villa, Birmingham City'
Harry Redknapp believes that "15 or 16 teams" could challenge for promotion from the Championship next season, including both Aston Villa and his Birmingham City side.
Jul 9, 20:48
Big Tom Cairney in action during the FA Cup game between Cardiff City and Fulham on January 8, 2017
Championship: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2017
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Championship with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 6, 12:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Craig Gardner leaves West Bromwich Albion to rejoin Birmingham City
Birmingham City confirm the re-signing of midfielder Craig Gardner from fellow West Midlanders West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee.
May 11, 18:39
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner is unimpressed on October 16, 2016
EFL questions Huddersfield Town over team selection in Birmingham City defeat
The EFL confirms that it has written to Huddersfield Town to "request their observations regarding team selection" for Saturday's defeat by Birmingham City.
May 2, 18:13
Leeds United manager Garry Monk on November 29, 2016
Chris Wood double helps Leeds United beat Birmingham City
Chris Wood scores twice as Leeds United record a 3-1 win at Birmingham City in the Championship on Friday night.
Mar 3, 21:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ten-man Birmingham City win at Wolverhampton Wanderers
First-half goals from Maikel Kieftenbeld and David Davis see 10-man Birmingham City record a 2-1 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Championship.
Feb 24, 21:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Four changes for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Paul Lambert makes four changes to his Wolverhampton Wanderers side as they welcome Birmingham City to Molineux.
Feb 24, 18:49
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jordan Rhodes nets in comfortable Sheffield Wednesday win
Sheffield Wednesday strengthen their grip on a playoff position in the Championship with a 3-0 win over Birmingham City at Hillsborough.
Feb 10, 22:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jerome Sinclair joins Birmingham City on loan
Watford striker Jerome Sinclair joins Birmingham City on loan until the end of the season.
Jan 31, 17:13
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jake Livermore completes West Bromwich Albion move
Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore completes his move to West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 20, 09:04
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Birmingham City confirm signing of Virtus Entella left-back Cheick Keita
Birmingham City complete the signing of Virtus Entella left-back Cheick Keita for an undisclosed fee said to be in the region of £1m.
Jan 19, 19:11
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
West Bromwich Albion's Craig Gardner joins Birmingham City on loan
Experienced midfielder Craig Gardner joins Birmingham City on loan from West Bromwich Albion, with the view to a permanent move at the end of the season.
Jan 11, 16:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Craig Gardner to undergo Birmingham City medical
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Craig Gardner will join Birmingham City on an initial loan deal, a report claims, should he successfully pass his medical.
Jan 11, 14:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
James McClean pens new West Bromwich Albion deal
James McClean signs a new contract at West Bromwich Albion to keep him at The Hawthorns until 2019, with the option of a further year.
Dec 30, 09:46
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United at The Hawthorns.
Dec 15, 15:07
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Three changes for Aston Villa
Steve Bruce makes three changes to his Aston Villa side for their trip to Leeds United.
Dec 3, 16:43
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Craig Gardner signs new two-year deal with West Bromwich Albion
Midfielder Craig Gardner signs a new two-year deal with West Bromwich Albion.
Oct 12, 18:06
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal34245582265677
2Liverpool33228375324374
3Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
4Aston Villa34206871502166
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle321551269521750
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd32155124748-150
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham34139125463-948
9Chelsea32138116157447
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves33127144653-743
12Fulham34126165054-442
13Bournemouth33119134860-1242
14Crystal Palace3399154256-1436
15Brentford3498175259-735
16Everton33108153448-1430
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3479184260-1826
18Luton TownLuton3467214775-2825
19Burnley3458213769-3223
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3337233188-5716


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