Gary Megson

Date of birth02 May 1959
Place of birthManchester
NationalityEnglish
Weight76 kg
Height1.78 m
PositionMidfielder

The latter day manager of Nottingham Forest joined Newcastle as a hard-working midfielder from Forest after Brian Clough didn't select him during his short spell at the City Ground. He was a regular during Jackie Charlton's year on Tyneside.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Plymouth Argyle 01 May 1977 01 Dec 1979
Everton 01 Dec 1979 01 Aug 1981
Sheffield Wednesday 01 Aug 1981 01 Aug 1984
Nottingham Forest 01 Aug 1984 01 Nov 1984
Newcastle United 01 Nov 1984 01 Dec 1985
Sheffield Wednesday 01 Dec 1985 01 Jan 1989
Manchester City 01 Jan 1989 01 Aug 1992
Norwich City 01 Aug 1992 01 Aug 1995
Lincoln City 01 Aug 1995 01 Sep 1995

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1979-80 Everton FA Cup 3
1
1979-80 Everton League Division One 12
1
1980-81 Everton League Division One 8
2
1
1984-85 Newcastle United FA Cup 2
1
1984-85 Newcastle United League Division One 19
1
1
1985-86 Newcastle United League Cup 1
1
1985-86 Newcastle United League Division One 2
2
1992-93 Norwich City Premier League 20
3
1
2
1993-94 Norwich City Premier League 21
1
3
1994-95 Norwich City Premier League 1
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.