 His powerful shot, from well outside the box, at Port Vale on 7 April 2007 was voted goal of the season by United fans.Despite initial resistance to a permanent deal from the Blackburn Rovers management, Garner eventually signed permanently for Carlisle United on 10 August 2007 for a club record fee of £140,000, which could rise to £150,000 if United gain promotion to the Championship.Scottish Premier League side Dundee United were also interested in signing Garner, before he joined Carlisle United.