Anthony Gardner

Anthony Derek Gardner (born 19 September 1980) is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre back. He played once for the England national team and was bought and sold for millions of pounds in the domestic transfer market. Starting his career with Port Vale in 1998, within two years, he earned an £855,000 move to Tottenham Hotspur. He spent eight years at the Premier League club, making 142 appearances in all competitions.

In 2008 he spent time on loan at both Everton and Hull City, before signing permanently with the latter that summer for £2.5 million. He spent the 2010–11 season on loan at Crystal Palace before joining the club permanently the next season. He signed with Sheffield Wednesday in June 2012 and stayed with the club for two years.