Gardner signs for Sunderland

Last updated : 30 June 2011 By Brian Cartlidge

The lifelong Blues fan, who joined the club from neighbours Aston Villa in January 2010, has joined the Black Cats for an undisclosed fee.

Craig Gardner career playing details

Breakdown of player's club career.

View player's season by season record. View Birmingham City squad.
Craig Gardner (Birmingham City) information
Date of birth Tuesday, 25th November 1986 Height 5ft 10in
Place of birth Solihull, England Weight 11st 13lb
International   Position Midfielder
Comments   Squad No. 8
Recent career history by club (1999 onwards)
TeamDebutApps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
Birmingham City 07 Feb 2010 40 (12) 11 11 2
Aston Villa 26 Dec 2005 47 (31) 6 13 0
Recent career history by season (1999 onwards)
SeasonFirst App.Apps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
2010/2011 14 Aug 2010 30 (7) 10 8 2
2009/2010 20 Aug 2009 12 (6) 1 4 0
2008/2009 14 Aug 2008 15 (13) 1 4 0
2007/2008 11 Aug 2007 16 (9) 3 4 0
2006/2007 16 Sep 2006 11 (2) 2 1 0
2005/2006 26 Dec 2005 3 (6) 0 3 0

Total appearances 87 (+ 43 as sub); Goals 17; Yellow cards 24; Red cards 2