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12 Facts About Gary Owers

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Gary Owers was born on 3 October 1968 and is an English former professional footballer, and football manager.

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Gary Owers was previously manager of Bath City and Forest Green Rovers as well as the assistant manager at Aldershot Town, Plymouth Argyle and Gateshead.

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In 2000 Gary Owers signed a new two-year deal with Notts County.

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Gary Owers replaced Alan Lewer as manager of Forest Green Rovers on 25 May 2005 after they had been relegated from the Conference National.

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On 11 November 2009 Aldershot Town Manager Kevin Dillon, confirmed that Gary Owers was to be his new Assistant Manager at Aldershot Town.

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Under Dillon and Gary Owers Shots finished in their highest ever league position before losing to Rotherham in the play-off semi-final.

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In June 2011 Gary Owers was appointed as a scout at former club Bristol City under manager Keith Millen.

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Gary Owers was promoted to first team coach after the arrival of Derek McInnes.

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In June 2012 Gary Owers joined the coaching staff at Plymouth Argyle primarily to work with the youth team players under newly appointed Academy Manager Kevin Hodges.

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In January 2013 Gary Owers was promoted from Argyle's youth set-up to begin working with the first team by newly appointed manager John Sheridan.

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On 13 September 2017, Gary Owers left his position at Bath City to accept the role of head coach at National League club Torquay United.

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Under Gary Owers Torquay were relegated from the National League with 2 games to spare, finishing the season 7 points from safety.