went on an unsuccessful trial at Real Salt Lake where he played for the reserves in a 1–0 win against the Portland Timbers reserves and announced his official retirement in May 2014. International career Gardner rose to international prominence following the 1998 World Cup. Gardner was an important player for the Jamaican national team and earned his place as the team's captain, captaining the team between 2005 and 2009. He also captained the team for one game in 2012 at the 2012 Caribbean Cup. Coaching career In December 2015, Gardner was appointed as coach of the Jamaica U-20 team. Gardner resigned as Harbour View FC Head coach in December 2018. In March 2019, Gardner joined the staff of Portmore United as assistant coach. In 2021, Gardner left his role as head of Portmore United to move back to England. Personal life Gardner is a rastafarian and sports dreadlocks. He is part owner, with Robert Scarlett and Ian Goodison, of a record label, Heart of Love Production, which promotes ragga and dancehall music. Career statistics Source: Honours Caribbean Cup: 1998 2001 Football League First Division Play-offs Bolton Wanderers F.C. Player of the Year: 2005–2006 See also List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps References External links 1978 births People from Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica Living people Jamaican Rastafarians Association football defenders Jamaican footballers Jamaica international footballers Jamaican expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in England Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Preston North End F.C. players Harbour View F.C. players English Football League players Premier League players 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup players 1998 FIFA World Cup players 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup players 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup players 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup players FIFA Century Club