Gary Chivers

Who is Gary Chivers?

Gary 'Chivey' Chivers is an English former footballer who played as a defender in the Football League for Chelsea, Swansea City, Queens Park Rangers, Watford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Bournemouth, and in the Norwegian Premier League for Lyn Oslo.

A central defender, Chivers began his career with Chelsea in 1979, and remained with the club until 1983, a poor period in the club's history. He then moved to Swansea City, followed by spells with Queens Park Rangers and Watford. He settled at Brighton & Hove Albion, enjoying a six-year stint with the club from 1987. He spent the summer of 1993 playing in Norway with Lyn Oslo before playing out his career at Bournemouth, retiring from professional football in 1995. He played non-league football in Sussex, becoming a chauffeur for a living in Surrey before going on to work in the football-related media and in private coaching.