Glyn Garner

Born in Pontypool, Garner started his career at Cwmbran Town before moving to Llanelli. In 2000, he joined Bury for £5000, where he played over 140 games over five seasons. He turned down a new contract with Bury and joined east London side Leyton Orient in May 2005 on a two-year contract. Manager Martin Ling described him as "a big, commanding goalkeeper who is widely rated as one of the best in the lower divisions." He went on to make nearly 100 appearances for Orient. A particular highlight came when Orient knocked Premier League club Fulham out of the 2005-06 FA Cup, a game in which Garner saved a penalty from Collins John to help his side progress. In May 2007, Garner turned down an extended contract at Leyton Orient to join League Two side Shrewsbury Town as their first choice goalkeeper. However, injuries led to Garner falling down the pecking order and having not played for the first team since November 2008, he left the club in January 2010 after reaching a financial agreement over the rest of his contract. He joined Grays Athletic in February 2010 on a free transfer. Garner was released at the end of the 2009–10 season, and subsequently joined Newport County on 15 July 2010. In May 2011 he signed for Bath City. After making a total of 57 appearances Garner left Bath in January 2013. He then signed for Southern League South & West Division side Cirencester Town. He made his debut for the club on 12 January 2013 in a 2–2 draw against Cinderford Town. After ending the…

Garner has been selected in the Wales national team on two occasions and won an international cap against Trinidad and Tobago in May 2006.

Garner holds a BA Honours in Sports and Leisure Management, having graduated from Swansea Metropolitan University in 1999. He was brought up in Pontypool's neighbouring town of Cwmbran. Garner's idol is Neville Southall and he supports Everton because of this. His move to Newport County in 2010 was also a personal one for Garner, having attended County matches as a supporter at Somerton Park in his early years.

Cirencester Town

Southern League Division One South & West: 2013–14 Individual

Bury Player of the Season: 2003–04 Cirencester Town Player of the Season: 2013–14