[2] He went on to sign as an apprentice for Swindon Town, making his professional league debut against Oldham Athletic on 26 April 2003.

[5] Garrard went on to have spells with Bishop's Stortford, Boreham Wood and Northwood, before joining AFC Wimbledon in March 2006.

[6] A popular figure with Wimbledon's fans, he made over 100 appearances for the club,[7] mainly in a right side defensive role, but in November 2008 Garrard picked up an injury during training that kept him out for the rest of that season.

[8] In Garrard's third season in charge, he led Boreham Wood to the National League play-offs for the first time.

[15][16] In the 2022–23 season, Boreham Wood reached the play-offs again but lost in the semi-finals to Notts County after a late goal in extra time.