Gavin Oliver

Gavin Ronald Oliver is an English former professional footballer who made more than 350 Football League appearances playing as a central defender.

Career

Oliver played for Sheffield [Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday], Tranmere Rovers, Brighton & Hove Albion and Bradford [City A.F.C.|Bradford City].
He began his career as a centre forward but switched to playing as a central defender following an injury to a player in that position in a youth match. He joined Sheffield Wednesday's groundstaff in July 1979, and turned professional in August 1980. After loan spells at Tranmere Rovers and Brighton & Hove Albion he signed for Bradford City for £20,000 in November 1985.
After retiring as a player, in November 2007 he was working as Sunderland's recruitment officer.