Ben Turner

Early career

Born in Birmingham, West Midlands, at 5 years old Turner joined local youth side Sporting Boys in the Central Warwickshire league where he stayed until he joined the Coventry City FC academy ranks at the age of 11 years. Turner made his competitive debut on 22 August 2006 at the age of 18 years against Stoke City. On 14 September 2006, Turner signed for Peterborough United on a month loan. He made his debut in a 1–0 win over Swindon Town two days later. Turner made his six more appearances before having his loan deal extended by another month. He returned to Coventry in December, after playing another four games for the Posh.

Coventry City

Turner started two FA Cup games after returning against Bristol City. On 23 February 2007, he joined League One side Oldham Athletic on loan. He made his debut the following day, where he received his first red card of his career against AFC Bournemouth. He started his third game for the Sky Blues in a 1–0 defeat to West Bromwich Albion, where he received a first half red card, upon returning to Coventry. Manager Iain Dowie tried to appeal the sending off but the appeal failed and received a four match ban meaning he would miss the final game against Burnley and the first three games of the following season. At the end of the season, Turner signed a new two-year contract keeping him at the club till the summer of 2009. At the start of the season, Turner missed the first three league games due to his…

He has been called up to the England under-19 squad, he was on the bench twice without playing, but then made his debut on 20 May 2007 against Czech Republic for a UEFA European U-19 Championship Tournament, but was later substituted for Liverpool's Jack Hobbs. He is also eligible to play for Wales through his Welsh grandparents. However, Turner rejected the chance to play for Wales.

On 10 November 2022, Turner left his assistant manager role at Ilkeston Town to join League One club Forest Green Rovers as a first-team coach. On 27 January 2023, Turner left Forest Green Rovers along with assistant manager Michael Doyle after the club parted company with Ian Burchnall on 26 January 2023. On 17 December 2023, Turner was appointed Woking FC's Assistant Manager, reuniting with Michael Doyle, their First Team Coach. On 14 December 2024, he departed the club alongside Doyle.

As of match played 9 May 2016