Garry James Sidney Pendrey was born on 9 February 1949 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender, making 345 appearances in the Football League, including more than 300 for Birmingham City.
14 Facts About Garry Pendrey
1.
2.
In 2012, Pendrey was one of seven former players elected to Birmingham City's Hall of Fame.
3.
Garry Pendrey signed for Birmingham City in 1965 as an apprentice defender, before agreeing professional terms in October 1966.
4.
Garry Pendrey played for the club until 1979, making 360 appearances in all competitions and scoring five goals.
5.
Garry Pendrey then had spells playing for West Bromwich Albion, Torquay United, Bristol Rovers and Walsall.
6.
Garry Pendrey had joined Walsall in 1982 as player-coach, and after retiring as a player he continued on the club's coaching staff.
7.
Garry Pendrey then spent a few months on the coaching staff at Wolverhampton Wanderers before returning to Birmingham as manager in June 1987.
Related searches
Gareth Southgate 8.
Garry Pendrey refused the offer of a coaching role, and two months later rejoined the coaching staff at Wolves.
9.
Garry Pendrey became assistant to manager Graham Turner; the pair resigned in March 1994.
10.
When Strachan moved up to manager in November 1996, Garry Pendrey was appointed his assistant.
11.
When Strachan left Coventry in September 2001 following their relegation after 34 years in the top flight, Garry Pendrey left the club, only to reunite as manager and assistant at Southampton on 22 October.
12.
On 1 June 2005, Garry Pendrey joined Celtic as Strachan's assistant manager.
13.
When Strachan was appointed manager of Middlesbrough in October 2009 to succeed Gareth Southgate, Garry Pendrey joined him as his assistant.
14.
Garry Pendrey followed Strachan out of the club in October 2010.