Career
Ian was one of 10 children and originally played at centre-half for his local team, South Bank. During a match against Huddersfield Reserves he went in goal as a replacement and played so well that he was noticed by Huddersfield Town’s manager, Ian Greaves, who signed him as a professional in October 1970. He transferred to Grimsby in March 1972 where he first became acquainted with manager Lawrie McMenemy.
In March 1974, were seeking a replacement for long-time goalkeeper, Eric Martin, so McMenemy, who was by now "s manager, went back to his former club, Grimsby, to sign Ian Turner.
Manchester United started stronger, and missed several early goalscoring opportunities, with Turner making a series of impressive saves to deny Gerry Daly and Gordon Hill. After his return to fitness he only made occasional appearances, including 3 appearances in European games against Olympique Marseille (twice) and Napoli.
He started the following season as first-choice "keeper, but after 8 games he lost his place to Peter Wells in October 1977. He only played 4 further league games that season.
He left in the summer of 1978 to play for Fort Lauderdale, before working for many of Hampshire"s minor teams as a coach.
In his five years at The Dell, he made 107 first team appearances for During his career, he played on loan at various clubs, including Walsall, Newport County, Lincoln City, Luton Town and Halifax Town and spells at various non-league clubs including Witney Town Football Club, Salisbury City, Havant & Waterlooville and Romsey Town. After leaving football, he became an engineer in the oil industry and is now living near Stamford in Lincolnshire. As a player.
