Gary Culling
Footballer (born 1972)
Gary Culling (born 6 April 1972) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League as a defender for Colchester United.
Career
Culling, born in Braintree joined Colchester United briefly in 1994 from his hometown club Braintree Town. He made two appearances in the Football League for the U's, making his debut in the opening game of the 1994–95 season, a 3–1 home defeat to Torquay United. His final game came one week later in a 2–0 away defeat to Mansfield Town. He also started in a 2–0 League Cup defeat to Brentford between his two league appearances. Culling returned to Braintree Town after leaving Colchester.
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