Gary Sanderson


Gary 'The Hoover' Sanderson is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Warrington, as a, i.e. number 11 or 12.

Playing career

Premiership Final appearances

Gary Sanderson played in Warrington's 38-10 victory over Halifax in 1986 Rugby League Premiership during the 1985–86 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 18 May 1986.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Gary Sanderson played right-, i.e. number 12, in Warrington's 14-36 defeat by Wigan in the 1990 Challenge Cup Final during the 1989–90 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 28 April 1990, in front of a crowd of 77,729.

County Cup Final appearances

Gary Sanderson played left-, i.e. number 11, in Warrington's 16-28 defeat by Wigan in the 1987 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 11 October 1987, in front of a crowd of 20,237, played right-, i.e. number 12, in the 24-16 victory over Oldham in the 1989 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1989–90 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 14 October 1989, in front of a crowd of 9,990.

John Player Special/Regal Trophy Final appearances

Gary Sanderson played left-, i.e. number 11, in Warrington's 4-18 defeat by Wigan in the 1986–87 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1986–87 season at Burnden Park, Bolton on Saturday 10 January 1987, in front of a crowd of 22,144, and played as an interchange/substitute, i.e. number 15 in the 10-40 defeat by Wigan in the 1986–87 Regal Trophy Final during the 1986–87 season at Alfred McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield on Saturday 28 January 1995, in front of a crowd of 19,636.