Clubs played for: Manchester United, Birmingham City (loan), Witton Albion (1984-1994)
Born: 1965
Birthplace: Salford
Position: Centre-back
Biography: Came through the ranks with the likes of Mark Hughes and Norman Whiteside, he was a useful back-up utility defender but he was troubled by a number of injuries. He made his debut in a League Cup tie against Burnley in 1984 and his last appearance came against Coventry City four years later before he was forced to retire at the age of 25 after starting to suffer blinding headaches. In 2000, Garton and his family relocated to San Diego where he runs the Carmel Valley Manchester youth soccer club.
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