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Craig Gardner

Born: November 25, 1986 (age 38)

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.
1 year ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
9 years ago
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1Liverpool33247275314479
2Arsenal331812361273466
3Newcastle UnitedNewcastle331851062441859
4Manchester CityMan City33177964422258
5Chelsea33169858401857
6Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest32176951381357
7Aston Villa3316985347657
8Bournemouth3313101052401249
9Fulham33139114845348
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton33121295353048
11Brentford33137135650646
12Crystal Palace331111114145-444
13Everton33814113440-638
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd33108153846-838
15Wolverhampton WanderersWolves33115174861-1338
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs321141760491137
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham3399153755-1836
18Ipswich TownIpswich3349203371-3821
19Leicester CityLeicester3346232773-4618
20Southampton3325262478-5411


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