William Francis Garton (born 15 March 1965) is an English

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coach and former professional player who played as a

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, most notably for

Manchester United Manchester United Football Club, commonly referred to as Man United (often stylised as Man Utd) or simply United, is a professional association football, football club based in Old Trafford (area), Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, Engl ...

and

Birmingham City Birmingham City Football Club is a professional football club based in Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, it was renamed Small Heath in 1888, Birmingham in 1905, and Birmingham City in 1943. The team compete in the ...

. He works as a youth coach for

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in the United States.

Career

Garton made his

debut in 1984, and played 51 games. The first half of his career was marred by injury, and he was forced to retire from full-time football after being diagnosed with

chronic fatigue syndrome Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disabling Chronic condition, chronic illness. People with ME/CFS experience profound fatigue that does not go away with rest, as well as sleep issues and problems with memory ...

. He later played for local clubs, managed Salford City, and taught. Garton immigrated to San Diego, California, in 2001 and co-founded the Carmel Valley Manchester youth soccer club. He continued his involvement with youth soccer in the San Diego area with clubs including the Del Mar Carmel Valley Sharks, Albion SC and

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* at Sons of United 1965 births Living people Footballers from Salford English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Manchester United F.C. players Birmingham City F.C. players Hyde United F.C. players Salford City F.C. players Witton Albion F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players English football managers Salford City F.C. managers English football coaches People with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome {{England-footy-defender-1960s-stub

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