Gareth Owen (footballer, born 1971) explained

Gareth Owen (footballer, born 1971) should not be confused with Gareth Owen (footballer, born 1982).

Gareth Owen
Birth Date:21 October 1971
Birth Place:Chester, England
Youthclubs1:Wrexham
Years1:1989–2001
Caps1:298
Goals1:37
Years2:2001–2003
Caps2:53
Goals2:7
Years3:2003
Clubs3:→ Northwich Victoria (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2003–2005
Years5:2005–2008
Caps5:89
Goals5:13
Years6:2008–2011
Nationalteam1:Wales Under-21
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalteam2:Wales B
Nationalcaps2:1
Manageryears1:2005–2008
Managerclubs1:Airbus UK Broughton (Player/Manager)
Manageryears2:2011–2012
Managerclubs2:Airbus UK (Head Coach)
Manageryears3:2015–2016
Manageryears4:2021–
Managerclubs4:Wrexham Women U19

Gareth Owen (born 21 October 1971) is a Welsh former footballer, who played as a midfielder for various English and Welsh clubs between 1989 and 2011. He is currently the manager of Wrexham AFC Women Under 19s.

Career

Owen spent twelve years as a professional at Wrexham, and was rewarded by a testimonial match against Manchester United in 2000 which drew a crowd of 13,000 to the Racecourse Ground.[1] He then spent two years at Doncaster Rovers before moving to Connah's Quay Nomads. He joined Airbus UK Broughton in August 2005 as Player-Manager.[2]

In July 2008 he moved to Rhyl on a one-year deal to play under his former assistant manager at Airbus, Allan Bickerstaff.[3] In May 2009 he was named as the Welsh Premier League's Player of the Season.[4] He remained at the club for three years before returning to Airbus in June 2011 as head coach.

He also works in North Wales as Football Development Officer with Flintshire County Council, where one of key roles is to develop women's football in the region.[5]

He was appointed head coach at Airbus UK in 2011[6] but left the club in January 2012 when Andy Preece's management team was appointed.[7]

In the summer of 2021 Owen was appointed manager of Wrexham AFC Women's under-19s, guiding them to a league title in their first campaign.

International

Owen was capped by Wales at Under 21 level and 'B' international level.[6] He was called up to the full international team in 1998 but did not play.[8]

Honours

Player

Wrexham

1994–95;[10] runner-up: 1990–91[11]

1997–98,[12] 1999–2000,[13] 2000–01[14]

Rhyl

2008–09[15]

Individual

1992–93 Third Division[16]

Manager

Wrexham Women

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gareth's night but Giggs steals show. BBC Sport. 2 August 2000. 15 June 2011.
  2. Web site: Gareth Owen Profile: Welsh Premier League. Welsh Premier League. 15 June 2011.
  3. Web site: Gareth Owen signs for Rhyl . Daily Post . 1 July 2008 . 15 June 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120929170424/http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/welsh-football-league/2008/07/01/gareth-owen-signs-for-rhyl-55578-21209485/ . 29 September 2012 .
  4. Web site: Gareth Owen is player of the season. Welsh Premier League. 5 May 2009. 15 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120919011935/http://www.welsh-premier.com/index.php/news/638-gareth-owen-is-player-of-the-season. 19 September 2012. dead.
  5. Web site: Where Are They Now? – Gareth Owen. The Football League. 15 June 2011.
  6. Web site: Owen returns to the Airfield in role reversal. Welsh Premier League. 15 June 2011. 15 June 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120919011820/http://www.welsh-premier.com/index.php/headline-news/3609-owen-returns-to-the-airfield-in-role-reversal. 19 September 2012.
  7. Web site: Preece takes charge at the Airfield . https://archive.today/20130116080212/http://www.airbusfc.com/index.php/news/1-latest/399-preece-takes-the-reigns-at-the-airfield . dead . 16 January 2013 . Airbus UK FC . 17 January 2012 . 17 January 2012 .
  8. Web site: Gareth Owen Profile. doncasterrovers.co.uk. 13 January 2011. 15 June 2011.
  9. Web site: WATCH: Former Wrexham FC midfielder Gareth Owen pens song to celebrate club's 150th anniversary. Randall. Liam. 2014-10-07. northwales. 2020-05-11.
  10. Web site: WELSH CUP FINAL 1994/95. welshsoccerarchive.co.uk. 2020-05-11.
  11. Web site: WELSH CUP FINAL 1990/91. welshsoccerarchive.co.uk. 2020-05-11.
  12. Web site: FAW Premier Cup 1997/8. welshsoccerarchive.co.uk. 2020-05-11.
  13. Web site: FAW Premier Cup 1999/0. welshsoccerarchive.co.uk. 2020-05-11.
  14. Web site: FAW Premier Cup 2000/1. welshsoccerarchive.co.uk. 2020-05-11.
  15. Web site: Rhyl FC part company with manager Gareth Owen. Jones. Dave. 2016-02-16. northwales. 2020-05-11.
  16. Book: Lynch . The Official P.F.A. Footballers Heroes . 149.
  17. Web site: Player of the Season . Welsh Premier League . 6 June 2018.
  18. Web site: Dream team 2008/09 . welsh-premier.com . 6 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180612145447/https://welsh-premier.com/index.php/dream-team-2008-9 . 12 June 2018 . dead .

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