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'''Gary Bowyer''' (born 22 June 1971) is an English [[association football|football]] manager. As a player, he made 52 league appearances in an professional career that lasted only eight years due to an injury he incurred. After retiring, he managed [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]], [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] and [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]]. He was sacked by Bradford in February 2020.
'''Gary Bowyer''' (born 22 June 1971) is an English [[association football|football]] coach and former professional player.


==Early and personal life==
==Early and personal life==
Bowyer was born on 22 June 1971 in [[Manchester]], [[Lancashire]], England.<ref name = "Hugman"/> His father, [[Ian Bowyer|Ian]], was also a professional footballer;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/18025561.bradford-city-boss-recalls-childhood-cup-memories/|title=Bowyer recalls childhood cup memories, including dad's trip to church|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/bob.dunning/sonsand.htm |title=Sons and Daughters |accessdate=10 September 2010 |publisher=Bob Dunning |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831175648/http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/bob.dunning/sonsand.htm |archivedate=31 August 2010 }}</ref> the two played together at [[Hereford United F.C.|Hereford United]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33535435|title=BBC Sport - Rivaldo: World Cup winner and son score in same Brazilian match|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>
Gary Bowyer was born on 22 June 1971 in [[Manchester]].<ref name = "Hugman"/> His father [[Ian Bowyer]] was also a professional footballer;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/18025561.bradford-city-boss-recalls-childhood-cup-memories/|title=Bowyer recalls childhood cup memories, including dad's trip to church|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/bob.dunning/sonsand.htm |title=Sons and Daughters |accessdate=10 September 2010 |publisher=Bob Dunning |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831175648/http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/bob.dunning/sonsand.htm |archivedate=31 August 2010 }}</ref> the two played together at Hereford United.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33535435|title=BBC Sport - Rivaldo: World Cup winner and son score in same Brazilian match|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
After playing [[non-League football]] for [[Westfields F.C.|Westfields]], Bowyer, a [[Defender (association football)|full back]], signed for [[the Football League|Football League]] team Hereford United on non-contract terms, making 14 appearances in the [[1989–90 in English football |1989–90 season]].<ref name = "A-Z">{{cite web|url=http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player6/garybowyer.html|title=Profile|accessdate=2 January 2013|publisher=Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database}}</ref> After the season ended, Bowyer moved to [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]], but he did not make a senior Football League appearance for club.<ref name = "A-Z"/> Bowyer later signed for [[Rotherham United F.C.|Rotherham United]], making 38 appearances in the League over the next two seasons, before retiring due to injury.<ref name = "A-Z"/> Whilst at Rotherham he was a part of the team that won the [[1996 Football League Trophy Final]].<ref name="FLT">{{cite news|url=http://itsmillerstime.co.uk/rotherhams-1996-auto-windscreens-shield-winning-side-where-are-they-now/|title=Rotherham's 1996 Auto Windscreens Shield winning side: Where are they now? |publisher=itsmillerstime.co.uk|date=14 April 2017 |accessdate=12 June 2019}}</ref>
After playing non-League football for [[Westfields F.C.|Westfields]], Bowyer, a [[Defender (association football)|full back]], signed for [[the Football League|Football League]] team [[Hereford United F.C.|Hereford United]] on non-contract terms, making 14 appearances in the 1989–90 season.<ref name = "A-Z">{{cite web|url=http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player6/garybowyer.html|title=Profile|accessdate=2 January 2013|publisher=Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database}}</ref> After the season ended, Bowyer moved to [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]], but he never made a senior Football League appearance for them.<ref name = "A-Z"/> Bowyer later signed for [[Rotherham United F.C.|Rotherham United]], making 38 appearances in the League over the next two seasons, before retiring due to injury.<ref name = "A-Z"/> Whilst at Rotherham he was a part of the team that won the [[1996 Football League Trophy Final]].<ref name="FLT">{{cite news|url=http://itsmillerstime.co.uk/rotherhams-1996-auto-windscreens-shield-winning-side-where-are-they-now/|title=Rotherham's 1996 Auto Windscreens Shield winning side: Where are they now? |publisher=itsmillerstime.co.uk|date=14 April 2017 |accessdate=12 June 2019}}</ref>


==Coaching and managerial career==
==Coaching career==
After retiring as a player, Bowyer began his coaching career working part-time at [[Ilkeston F.C.|Ilkeston]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Blackburn-s-stand-boss-Bowyer-returns-Derby-Cup/story-17790673-detail/story.html|title=Blackburn's stand-in boss Bowyer returns to Derby with Cup success in mind|date=8 January 2013|accessdate=30 October 2015|publisher=Derby Telegraph}}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> before being appointed as under-17s coach at [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]], where he spent six years as an academy coach. He then became under-18s coach for [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/page/WhereNow/0,,10308~233794,00.html |title=Where Are They Now? |accessdate=10 September 2010 |publisher=Nottingham Forest F.C. official website |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722131701/http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/page/WhereNow/0%2C%2C10308~233794%2C00.html |archivedate=22 July 2012 }}</ref> He became their reserve-team manager in 2008, and in December 2012 he was appointed as [[caretaker manager]] following the dismissal of [[Henning Berg]], steering them to a 3–1 victory over [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]] in his first game in charge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/bowyers-praise-after-team-display-566715.aspx|title=Bowyer's praise after team display|publisher=Blackburn Rovers F.C.}}</ref> It was later announced that Bowyer would remain in charge until the end of January.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20898430|title=Blackburn: Gary Bowyer & Terry McPhillips in charge for January|date=3 January 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref>
After retiring as a player, Bowyer began his coaching career working part-time at [[Ilkeston F.C.|Ilkeston]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Blackburn-s-stand-boss-Bowyer-returns-Derby-Cup/story-17790673-detail/story.html|title=Blackburn's stand-in boss Bowyer returns to Derby with Cup success in mind|date=8 January 2013|accessdate=30 October 2015|publisher=Derby Telegraph}}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> before being appointed as Under-17 coach at [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]], where he spent six years as an academy coach. He then became Under 18's coach for [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/page/WhereNow/0,,10308~233794,00.html |title=Where Are They Now? |accessdate=10 September 2010 |publisher=Nottingham Forest F.C. official website |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722131701/http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/page/WhereNow/0%2C%2C10308~233794%2C00.html |archivedate=22 July 2012 }}</ref> He became Reserve Team manager in 2008, and in December 2012 he was appointed as caretaker manager following the dismissal of [[Henning Berg]], steering them to a 3–1 victory over [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]] in his first game in charge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/bowyers-praise-after-team-display-566715.aspx|title=Bowyer's praise after team display|publisher=Blackburn Rovers F.C.}}</ref> It was later announced that Bowyer would remain in charge until the end of January.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20898430|title=Blackburn: Gary Bowyer & Terry McPhillips in charge for January|date=3 January 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref>


Bowyer was re-appointed caretaker manager on 19 March 2013, following the sacking of [[Michael Appleton]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21843906|title=Michael Appleton: Blackburn Rovers sack manager|date=19 March 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> until the end of the season;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21903201|title=Blackburn Rovers: Gary Bowyer confirmed as caretaker manager|date=22 March 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> however, on 26 March Bowyer said he was unsure how long he would remain in the position, in case the club hired a new permanent manager,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21937454|title=Blackburn Rovers: Gary Bowyer managing 'game by game'|date=26 March 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> and on 8 April 2013 Bowyer was summoned to India for a meeting with the club's owners.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22065236|title=Blackburn: Gary Bowyer called to India for meeting with Venky's|author=Ben Smith and Andy Cryer|date=8 April 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref>
Bowyer was re-appointed Caretaker Manager on 19 March 2013, following the sacking of [[Michael Appleton]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21843906|title=Michael Appleton: Blackburn Rovers sack manager|date=19 March 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> until the end of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21903201|title=Blackburn Rovers: Gary Bowyer confirmed as caretaker manager|date=22 March 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> However, on 26 March 2013 Bowyer said he was unsure how long he would remain in the position, in case the club hired a new permanent manager,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21937454|title=Blackburn Rovers: Gary Bowyer managing 'game by game'|date=26 March 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> and on 8 April 2013 Bowyer was summoned to India for a meeting with the club's owners.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22065236|title=Blackburn: Gary Bowyer called to India for meeting with Venky's|author=Ben Smith and Andy Cryer|date=8 April 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref>


Bowyer was appointed the permanent manager of Blackburn on 24 May 2013, on a 12-month rolling contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22599459|title=Gary Bowyer: Blackburn Rovers caretaker manager appointed boss|date=24 May 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref>
Bowyer was appointed the permanent manager of Blackburn on 24 May 2013, on a 12-month rolling contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22599459|title=Gary Bowyer: Blackburn Rovers caretaker manager appointed boss|date=24 May 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref>


In September 2015, he called for [[goal-line technology]] to be implemented.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34239503|title=Gary Bowyer: Blackburn Rovers boss calls for goal-line technology|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> On 10 November 2015 Bowyer was sacked as manager of Blackburn Rovers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34783286|title=Gary Bowyer: Blackburn Rovers sack manager after poor start|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>
In September 2015, he called for [[goal line technology]] to be implemented.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34239503|title=Gary Bowyer: Blackburn Rovers boss calls for goal-line technology|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> On 10 November 2015 Bowyer was sacked as manager of Blackburn Rovers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34783286|title=Gary Bowyer: Blackburn Rovers sack manager after poor start|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>


On 1 June 2016, Bowyer was appointed as manager of [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] on a one-year rolling contract, following the club's relegation to [[EFL League Two]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/bowyer-named-new-blackpool-manager-3132371.aspx|title=Bowyer Named New Blackpool Manager|date=1 June 2016|publisher=Blackpool F.C.}}</ref> On 28 May, Bowyer guided Blackpool to an immediate return to [[EFL League One]] in his first season in charge, his side beat Exeter City 2–1 in the [[2017 EFL League Two play-off Final|League Two play-off final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2017/may/28/blackpool-v-exeter-city-league-two-play-off-final-live|title=Blackpool 2-1 Exeter City: League Two play-off final – as it happened|first=Rob|last=Smyth|date=28 May 2017|website=theguardian.com}}</ref>
On 1 June 2016, Bowyer was appointed as manager of Blackpool on a one-year rolling contract, following the club's relegation to [[EFL League Two]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/bowyer-named-new-blackpool-manager-3132371.aspx|title=Bowyer Named New Blackpool Manager|date=1 June 2016|publisher=Blackpool F.C.}}</ref> On 18 March 2017 he was hit by boiled sweets thrown by [[Newport County A.F.C.|Newport County]] opposition fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/wales/39320508|title=Blackpool boss Bowyer calls for FA to investigate Newport County|date=19 March 2017|accessdate=19 March 2017|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> On 28 May, Bowyer guided Blackpool to an immediate return to [[EFL League One]] in his first season in charge, his side beat Exeter City 2–1 in the [[2017 EFL League Two play-off Final|League Two play-off final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2017/may/28/blackpool-v-exeter-city-league-two-play-off-final-live|title=Blackpool 2-1 Exeter City: League Two play-off final – as it happened|first=Rob|last=Smyth|date=28 May 2017|website=theguardian.com}}</ref>


He resigned as Blackpool manager on 6 August 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45090865|title=Gary Bowyer: Blackpool manager leaves after one game of the season|date=6 August 2018|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref><ref name=byepool>[https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2018/august/club-statement-gary-bowyer/ "Club Statement: Gary Bowyer"] - Blackpool F.C.'s official website, 6 August 2018</ref> In February 2019 he was linked with the vacant managerial position at [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/17464213.bradford-city-candidate-bowyer-wants-to-get-back-in-game/|title=Bowyer on Bantams link: "I'm waiting for an opportunity to arise"|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}}</ref> On 4 March, Bowyer replaced [[David Hopkin]] as ''Bantams'' manager, signing a contract until the end of the season,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47441722|title=Gary Bowyer: Bradford City appoint former Blackburn and Blackpool boss as manager|date=4 March 2019|accessdate=4 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> with [[Andy Todd (footballer, born 1974)|Andy Todd]] as his assistant.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/2019/march/bowyer-takes-bantams-reins/|title=BOWYER TAKES BANTAMS REINS|website=www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk}}</ref> Bowyer retained the club's other coaching staff—including [[Martin Drury]], who had been caretaker manager prior to his appointment—<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/17488598.bradford-city-boss-wont-make-coaching-changes/|title=Bradford City boss won't make coaching changes|date=9 March 2019|accessdate=9 March 2019|author=Simon Parker|website=Telegraph & Argus}}</ref> and said that all of City's squad players would have a chance to fight for a first-team place.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/17478760.bradford-city-new-boss-bowyer-says-places-up-for-grabs/|title=Bowyer's clean slate to Bantams squad|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}}</ref>
He resigned as Blackpool manager on 6 August 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45090865|title=Gary Bowyer: Blackpool manager leaves after one game of the season|date=6 August 2018|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref><ref name=byepool>[https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2018/august/club-statement-gary-bowyer/ "Club Statement: Gary Bowyer"] - Blackpool F.C.'s official website, 6 August 2018</ref> In February 2019 he was linked with the vacant managerial position at [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/17464213.bradford-city-candidate-bowyer-wants-to-get-back-in-game/|title=Bowyer on Bantams link: "I'm waiting for an opportunity to arise"|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}}</ref> On 4 March 2019 Bowyer replaced [[David Hopkin]] as Bradford City manager, signing a contract until the end of the season,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47441722|title=Gary Bowyer: Bradford City appoint former Blackburn and Blackpool boss as manager|date=4 March 2019|accessdate=4 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> with [[Andy Todd (footballer, born 1974)|Andy Todd]] as his assistant.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/2019/march/bowyer-takes-bantams-reins/|title=BOWYER TAKES BANTAMS REINS|website=www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk}}</ref> He said that all of City's squad players would have a chance to fight for a first-team place.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/17478760.bradford-city-new-boss-bowyer-says-places-up-for-grabs/|title=Bowyer's clean slate to Bantams squad|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}}</ref> Bowyer retained the club's other coaching staff, including [[Martin Drury]] who had been caretaker manager prior to his appointment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/17488598.bradford-city-boss-wont-make-coaching-changes/|title=Bradford City boss won't make coaching changes|date=9 March 2019|accessdate=9 March 2019|author=Simon Parker|website=Telegraph & Argus}}</ref>


In April 2019 he signed a new contract with Bradford City until 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47787733|title=Gary Bowyer: Bradford City manager signs new deal until 2021|date=2 April 2019|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> He was nominated for the League Two Manager of the Month award for October 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/18014781.bradford-city-boss-bowyer-nominated-manager-month/|title=Bradford City boss nominated for manager of the month|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}}</ref> but later said he was not a "fan" of such awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/18016702.gary-bowyer-not-fan-awards-despite-manager-month-nod/|title=Bowyer reveals he's not fan of awards after being nominated|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}}</ref>
In April 2019 he signed a contract with Bradford City until 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47787733|title=Gary Bowyer: Bradford City manager signs new deal until 2021|date=2 April 2019|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> He was nominated for the League Two Manager of the Month award for October 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/18014781.bradford-city-boss-bowyer-nominated-manager-month/|title=Bradford City boss nominated for manager of the month|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}}</ref> but later said he was not a 'fan' of such awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/18016702.gary-bowyer-not-fan-awards-despite-manager-month-nod/|title=Bowyer reveals he's not fan of awards after being nominated|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}}</ref> He was sacked on 3 February 2020.<ref>https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/18207152.bradford-city-sack-gary-bowyer/</ref>

Bowyer was sacked by Bradford City on 3 February 2020.<ref>[https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/18207152.bradford-city-sack-gary-bowyer/ "Bradford City sack manager Gary Bowyer"] - ''[[Telegraph & Argus]]'', 3 February 2020</ref>


==Managerial statistics==
==Managerial statistics==

Revision as of 22:26, 23 August 2020

Gary Bowyer
Personal information
Full name Gary David Bowyer[1]
Date of birth (1971-06-22) 22 June 1971 (age 52)[1]
Place of birth Manchester, England
Position(s) Full back
Youth career
Westfields
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1989–1990 Hereford United 14 (2)
1990–1995 Nottingham Forest 0 (0)
1995–1997 Rotherham United 38 (2)
Total 52 (4)
Managerial career
2012–2013 Blackburn Rovers (caretaker)
2013 Blackburn Rovers (caretaker)
2013–2015 Blackburn Rovers
2016–2018 Blackpool
2019–2020 Bradford City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gary Bowyer (born 22 June 1971) is an English football coach and former professional player.

Early and personal life

Gary Bowyer was born on 22 June 1971 in Manchester.[1] His father Ian Bowyer was also a professional footballer;[2][3] the two played together at Hereford United.[4]

Playing career

After playing non-League football for Westfields, Bowyer, a full back, signed for Football League team Hereford United on non-contract terms, making 14 appearances in the 1989–90 season.[5] After the season ended, Bowyer moved to Nottingham Forest, but he never made a senior Football League appearance for them.[5] Bowyer later signed for Rotherham United, making 38 appearances in the League over the next two seasons, before retiring due to injury.[5] Whilst at Rotherham he was a part of the team that won the 1996 Football League Trophy Final.[6]

Coaching career

After retiring as a player, Bowyer began his coaching career working part-time at Ilkeston.[7] before being appointed as Under-17 coach at Derby County, where he spent six years as an academy coach. He then became Under 18's coach for Blackburn Rovers in 2004.[8] He became Reserve Team manager in 2008, and in December 2012 he was appointed as caretaker manager following the dismissal of Henning Berg, steering them to a 3–1 victory over Barnsley in his first game in charge.[9] It was later announced that Bowyer would remain in charge until the end of January.[10]

Bowyer was re-appointed Caretaker Manager on 19 March 2013, following the sacking of Michael Appleton,[11] until the end of the season.[12] However, on 26 March 2013 Bowyer said he was unsure how long he would remain in the position, in case the club hired a new permanent manager,[13] and on 8 April 2013 Bowyer was summoned to India for a meeting with the club's owners.[14]

Bowyer was appointed the permanent manager of Blackburn on 24 May 2013, on a 12-month rolling contract.[15]

In September 2015, he called for goal line technology to be implemented.[16] On 10 November 2015 Bowyer was sacked as manager of Blackburn Rovers.[17]

On 1 June 2016, Bowyer was appointed as manager of Blackpool on a one-year rolling contract, following the club's relegation to EFL League Two.[18] On 18 March 2017 he was hit by boiled sweets thrown by Newport County opposition fans.[19] On 28 May, Bowyer guided Blackpool to an immediate return to EFL League One in his first season in charge, his side beat Exeter City 2–1 in the League Two play-off final.[20]

He resigned as Blackpool manager on 6 August 2018.[21][22] In February 2019 he was linked with the vacant managerial position at Bradford City.[23] On 4 March 2019 Bowyer replaced David Hopkin as Bradford City manager, signing a contract until the end of the season,[24] with Andy Todd as his assistant.[25] He said that all of City's squad players would have a chance to fight for a first-team place.[26] Bowyer retained the club's other coaching staff, including Martin Drury who had been caretaker manager prior to his appointment.[27]

In April 2019 he signed a contract with Bradford City until 2021.[28] He was nominated for the League Two Manager of the Month award for October 2019,[29] but later said he was not a 'fan' of such awards.[30] He was sacked on 3 February 2020.[31]

Managerial statistics

As of match played 1 February 2020[32]
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team From To Record
P W D L Win %
Blackburn Rovers (caretaker) 27 December 2012 11 January 2013 4 3 1 0 075.0
Blackburn Rovers (caretaker) 19 March 2013 24 May 2013 9 3 3 3 033.3
Blackburn Rovers 24 May 2013 10 November 2015 118 41 43 34 034.7
Blackpool 1 June 2016 6 August 2018 115 42 40 33 036.5
Bradford City 4 March 2019 3 February 2020 48 14 15 19 029.2
Total 294 103 102 89 035.0

References

  1. ^ a b c "Gary Bowyer". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Bowyer recalls childhood cup memories, including dad's trip to church". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  3. ^ "Sons and Daughters". Bob Dunning. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  4. ^ "BBC Sport - Rivaldo: World Cup winner and son score in same Brazilian match". BBC Sport.
  5. ^ a b c "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  6. ^ "Rotherham's 1996 Auto Windscreens Shield winning side: Where are they now?". itsmillerstime.co.uk. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  7. ^ "Blackburn's stand-in boss Bowyer returns to Derby with Cup success in mind". Derby Telegraph. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2015.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Where Are They Now?". Nottingham Forest F.C. official website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  9. ^ "Bowyer's praise after team display". Blackburn Rovers F.C.
  10. ^ "Blackburn: Gary Bowyer & Terry McPhillips in charge for January". BBC Sport. 3 January 2013.
  11. ^ "Michael Appleton: Blackburn Rovers sack manager". BBC Sport. 19 March 2013.
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