Gavin Lane
Gavin Lane (born 26 November 1966) is a retired South African football (soccer) defender. He played professionally for Giant Blackpool, Orlando Pirates, Moroka Swallows and AmaZulu and also represented South Africa.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 December 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Boksburg, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Benoni Northerns | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1991 | Giant Blackpool | ||
| Orlando Pirates | |||
| Moroka Swallows | |||
| AmaZulu | |||
| National team | |||
| 1997 | South Africa | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
During his career he was nicknamed "Stability Unit"[1] and was a member of Orlando Pirates 1995 African Cup of Champions Clubs winning squad.[2]
After retirement
Gavin Lane used to work as a contract manager at a renovation company, Gordon Verhoef & Krause. Gavin now owns a painting and renovations company called Gavin Lane Projects . [3]
Personal life
He lives in Durban with his wife Lesley and his two sons, Kyle Lane (born 1989) and Devin Lane (born 1993).[4]
References
- http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/campaigns/view_player/1/21452%5B%5D
- www.realnet.co.uk. "Orlando Pirates 1995 CAF Champions League". Kick Off. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- "TimesLIVE". www.timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- "TimesLIVE". www.timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
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