One-Two Magazine December 2012 | Page 5

THE LEGENDS QUICK SIX With Rovers Legend and Top Scorer Simon Garner Simon was born in 1959 in Boston, Lincolnshire and joined Blackburn Rovers as an apprentice, turning professional in July 1978. He played 474 league games for Rovers, in which he scored a club-record 168 goals. He also enjoyed spells at West Brom, Wycombe Wanderers and Torquay United. 1. Who was your biggest footballing inspiration whilst growing up? My dad, he always encouraged me and found the time to help me improve my game 2. Which team did you grow up supporting? Man City 3. Who was your favourite player? Colin Bell 4. As a player what is your favourite memory? Scoring the goal that made me Blackburn’s all time scorer 5. Who is the best manager you have played for? Martin O’Neill 6. If you could some advice to any youngsters looking to make in the game, what would it be? Work, work, work. today’s players have to be skillful & super fit. Never give up, always give your best, you never know who’s watching One-Two Magazine would like to thank Simon for taking the time to speak to us.. Simon salutes the Blackburn End One-Two Magazine sponsored by