Gerard Garner

Gerard Garner (born 2 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Barrow.

Garner began his career with Fleetwood Town, spending loan spells in non-league at Southport, Bamber Bridge, FC United of Manchester and Gateshead. He moved to Barrow in January 2023 for a club record fee, moving on loan to Morecambe in January 2024.

Early life
Born in Liverpool, Garner attended Our Lady & St Swithin's Primary School in Croxteth.

Career
As an 11 year old Garner scored 76 goals in a season, breaking a record previously held by Wayne Rooney.

Beginning his career with Fleetwood Town, Garner spent loan spells at Southport in August 2017, Bamber Bridge in November 2017, and FC United of Manchester in March 2018.

On 25 October 2020, Garner joined National League North club Gateshead on a loan deal until December 2020. On 4 December 2020, the loan deal was extended until January 2021.

On 31 January 2023, Garner signed for League Two club Barrow for a club-record transfer fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

In January 2024 he moved on loan to Morecambe.