Gary Bernard Collier (born 4 February 1955) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Active in both England and the United States, Collier made over 500 career league appearances.
Career Born in Bristol, Collier played in the Football League for Bristol City and Coventry City between 1972 and 1980, making a total of 195 league appearances. In 1980, Collier moved to the United States, to play for the Portland Timbers in the North American Soccer League. In 1982, the Timbers collapsed and Collier moved as a free agent to the San Diego Sockers for the 1982–1983 Major Indoor Soccer League season. He would play two outdoor and four indoor seasons for the Sockers. In February 1987, the Sockers sold Collier's contract to the Kansas City Comets for $5,000.Sockers deal Collier to Comets Evening Tribune (San Diego, CA) - Thursday, 12 February 1987 The Comets released him at the end of the season and he signed as a free agent with the Chicago Sting. The Sting released Collier in June 1988, just before the team collapsed.ELEVEN PLAYERS RELEASED BY STING Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - Thursday, 2 June 1988 In 1990, he replaced Derek Armstrong as head coach of the San Diego Nomads in the American Professional Soccer League.Nomads open up with rematch Evening Tribune (San Diego, CA) - Friday, 6 April 1990 In addition to coaching, Collier also played on the Nomads' backline that year.1990 San Diego Nomads
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NASL/MISL career stats