Gary Stewart Sargent (born 11 September 1952) is an English former professional footballer. He was born near
Bedford.
Sargent, a
forward
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, began his career with
Norwich City. After making just one appearance for the club (as a substitute against
Fulham
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at
Craven Cottage
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on 28 August 1971), Sargent was transferred to
Scunthorpe United
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. He went on to play for
Bedford Town
Bedford Town Football Club is a football club based in the Borough of Bedford, England. The club are currently members of the and play at the Eyrie in Cardington, a village on the outskirts of Bedford. They are full members of the Football As ...
,
Peterborough United,
Northampton Town and
Irthlingborough.
He managed
United Counties League side
Northampton Spencer between 1986 and 2001.
References
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1952 births
Living people
English men's footballers
Northampton Town F.C. players
Norwich City F.C. players
Peterborough United F.C. players
Scunthorpe United F.C. players
Men's association football forwards
English Football League players
Footballers from Bedfordshire
Footballers from Bedford
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