Ian Turner

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ian Turner
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 17, 1953(1953-01-17)
Age	71
Birthplace	Middlesbrough
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Middlesbrough
Horoscope	Capricorn

Ian Turner Biography

Ian Turner is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on January 17, 1953 in Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. Ian Turner (born 17 January 1953) is an English former footballer, who won the FA Cup when he played for Southampton as goalkeeper in the 1976 FA Cup Final.

Ian was the first choice keeper for the next few seasons, and in May 1976 was part of the Southampton team who beat Manchester United 1–0 in the FA Cup final. Manchester United started stronger, and missed several early goalscoring opportunities, with Turner making a series of impressive saves to deny Gerry Daly and Gordon Hill.

Ian was one of 10 children and originally played at centre-half for his local team, South Bank. During a match against Huddersfield Reserves he went in goal as a replacement and played so well that he was noticed by Huddersfield Town’s manager, Ian Greaves, who signed him as a professional in October 1970.

He was a brave and reliable keeper, but at the start of the 1976–77 season he injured his left knee and required an operation to remove both cartilages. After his return to fitness he only made occasional appearances, including 3 appearances in European games against Olympique Marseille (twice) and Napoli. He started the following season as first-choice ‘keeper, but after 8 games he lost his place to Peter Wells in October 1977. He only played 4 further league games that season.

Ian Turner Net Worth

Ian Turner is one of the richest Association Football Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ian Turner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He transferred to Grimsby Town in March 1972 where he first became acquainted with manager Lawrie McMenemy.

In March 1974, Southampton were seeking a replacement for long-time goalkeeper, Eric Martin, so McMenemy, who was by now Southampton’s manager, went back to his former club, Grimsby, to sign Ian Turner.

He left Southampton in the summer of 1978 to play for Fort Lauderdale, before working for many of Hampshire’s minor teams as a coach.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Ian Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Ian Turner celebrates birthday on January 17 of every year.