A central defender, Gary Chivers began his career with Chelsea in 1979, and remained with the club until 1983. He then moved to Swansea City followed by spells with Queens Park Rangers and Watford.
He settled at Brighton & Hove Albion enjoying a six-year stint with the club from 1987 making 252 appearances. He spent the summer of 1993 playing in Norway with Lyn Oslo before playing out his career at AFC Bournemouth, retiring from professional football in 1995.