Gary David Bowyer (born 22 June 1971) is an English professional football coach and former player who is the manager of Burton Albion.

[5] After the season ended, Bowyer moved to Nottingham Forest, but he did not make a senior Football League appearance for club.

[5] Bowyer later signed for Rotherham United, making 38 appearances in the League over the next two seasons, before retiring due to injury at the age of 25.

[18] On 1 June 2016, Bowyer was appointed as manager of Blackpool on a one-year rolling contract, following the club's relegation to EFL League Two.

[23] On 4 March, Bowyer replaced David Hopkin as Bantams manager, signing a contract until the end of the season,[24] with Andy Todd as his assistant.

[25] Bowyer retained the club's other coaching staff—including Martin Drury, who had been caretaker manager prior to his appointment—[26] and said that all of City's squad players would have a chance to fight for a first-team place.

[32] On 23 March 2021, it was announced that Bowyer was to become manager of League Two side Salford City on a deal lasting until the end of the season, replacing Richie Wellens.

[53] Later that day, Bowyer departed Dundee as manager, alongside assistant Billy Barr.

[54][55] On 17 December 2024, Bowyer was named head coach of League One side Burton Albion.