Gary Borrowdale

Gary Ian Borrowdale (born July 16 1985 in Sutton, Surrey) is an England football (soccer) contracted to Coventry City F.C. in Football League Championship is currently on loan at Colchester United. A left-sided player, Borrowdale plays as a full back or in a more attacking role, where his passing and movement have proved to be an asset to the side. He has also been known to operate as a central defender and has been deployed in this role for a number of reserve games, adding to his versatility.

Borrowdale began his career at Crystal Palace F.C., and made his debut aged 17 in December 2002. He gave a good performance and made a regular place for himself in the first team, quickly making the transition to first-team football and becoming a regular member of the first XI. At just age 21 he made his 100th appearance for Palace, and looked to have a big future, collecting the club's "Young Player of the Year" award to cap some strong performances in the 2006-07 in English football. However, this would be his last at Selhurst Park. With his contract expired, he opted to join former Palace boss Iain Dowie to Coventry City F.C., for a tribunal fee of £650k.

At the Sky Blues his career has stuttered somewhat, with the team struggling and Dowie sacked, resulting in Borrowdale spending most of the season on the sidelines.

In September 2008, Borrowdale joined Colchester United on a month long emergency loan. He started his first match for Colchester on Friday 26th September.

International

He received his first call-up to the England national under-21 football team for the October 2006 play-offs against Germany national football team, although he has yet to appear in the team. He has also represented England at U17, U18, U19 and U20 levels.

Honours

2007 - Crystal Palace F.C. "Young Player of the Year"