Gary Porter (footballer)


Gary Michael Porter is a former footballer who played either as a left-back or a midfielder. He spent 13 years at Watford, and also played in the Football League for Walsall and Scarborough. He was capped 12 times for England at under-21 level.
Porter spent the majority of his professional career at Watford, turning professional in 1984. He made 472 appearances for the club in all competitions – the third highest by any player for the club, behind Luther Blissett and Nigel Gibbsscoring 51 goals, as well as being voted Player of the Season in 1993–94. He was released in 1996 following a lengthy injury.
Porter moved to Walsall and later had spells at Scarborough and Boston United. He now works as a football agent.