Matthew Gill

Matthew Gill

Gill playing for Bristol Rovers in 2013
Personal information
Full nameMatthew James Gill[1]
Date of birth8 November 1980
Place of birthChatham, Kent, England
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing positionMidfielder
Youth career
Peterborough United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1997–2004Peterborough United151(5)
2004–2006Notts County57(0)
2006–2009Exeter City153(14)
2009–2011Norwich City12(0)
2010→ Peterborough United (loan)4(0)
2011→ Walsall (loan)8(2)
2011–2014Bristol Rovers45(0)
2013–2014→ Exeter City (loan)24(0)
2014Tranmere Rovers8(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:14, 24 January 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Matthew James Gill (born 8 November 1980) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Career

Peterborough United

Born in Chatham, Kent, Gill began his career as a trainee with then league two side Peterborough United. On 25 April 1998, during the 1997–98 season, Gill broke through into Peterborough's first team during a 3–1 loss to Torquay United. In over seven years at Peterborough, Gill made 149 first team appearances, scoring 5 goals.

Notts County

On 3 May 2004, Gill moved to league two side Notts County for the 2004–05 season. After a tough start at Meadow Lane, Gill was placed on the transfer list by struggling manager Gary Mills. In November 2004 Mills was replaced by Ian Richardson who immediately removed him from the list. Gill went on to make 57 appearances for the Magpies before being transferred to Conference National side Exeter City on 16 January 2006 during the 2005–06 season, on a free transfer.

Exeter City

Since joining Exeter in 2006, Gill has quickly established himself as a first-team regular. He was sent off in the 2007 Conference National playoff final for a headbutt, becoming the first player to receive the red card at the new Wembley Stadium.

In September 2008, he was voted League Two player of the month, after scoring four goals in four games.[2]

Norwich City

Gill agreed to sign for Norwich City on 9 June 2009 on a free transfer, which came into effect on 1 July.[3] He made his debut in the opening day 7–1 defeat to Colchester United at Carrow Road. Injury blighted Gill's first season at Carrow Road, and he only managed 10 appearances in all competitions. Gill particularly impressed in the 3–0 win over Bristol Rovers on 1 May 2010. He continued his role of a substitute during the 2010–2011 Championship season, making some appearances off the bench, showcasing his long throw-ins to the fans. Gill was released by Norwich City on 1 June 2011.

Gill returned to his first club Peterborough United on 23 September 2010 on a one-month loan deal[4] and made his second debut for the Posh at home to MK Dons.

Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers have agreed terms with experienced midfielder Matt Gill on 6 July 2011. Rovers faced stiff competition for Gill's signature, from clubs including Walsall and Exeter City, both of whom are League One clubs. On 1 August 2011 it was announced that Matt Gill would be the club captain for Bristol Rovers for the 2011/12 season.

Gill returned to his former club Exeter City on 18 October 2013 on loan until the end of the year.[5]

Tranmere Rovers

Gill signed for League Two outfit Tranmere Rovers on 29 May 2014 on a one-year contract. He signed as a player coach as Tranmere's second signing by new manager, Rob Edwards.[6] On 8 September 2014, he was named as Assistant Manager, following three months working with the manager at the club.[7]

Career statistics

As of 18 October 2013
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other[lower-alpha 1] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Peterborough United 1997–98 [8] Third Division 2000000020
1998–99 [9] Third Division 260002010290
1999–00 [10] Third Division 20110003[lower-alpha 2][lower-alpha 3]0241
2000–01 [11] Second Division 161300010201
2001–02 [12] Second Division 122000000122
2002–03 [13] Second Division 411101000431
2003–04 [14] Second Division 320201020370
Total 14957040701675
Notts County 2004–05 [15] League Two 430402010500
2004–05 [16] League Two 140101000160
Total 570503010660
Exeter City 2005–06 [16] Conference National 16100 — 20180
2006–07 [17] Conference National 46110 — 3[lower-alpha 4]0501
2007–08 [18] Conference National 42320 — 5[lower-alpha 4][lower-alpha 5]0503
2008–09 [19] League Two 439101010469
Total 14814401011016414
Norwich City 2009–10 [20] League One 80001010100
2010–11 [21] Championship 4000200060
Total 120003010160
Peterborough United (Loan) 2010–11 [21] League One 4000000040
Total 4000000040
Walsall (Loan) 2010–11 [21] League One 8200000082
Total 8200000082
Bristol Rovers 2011–12 [22] League Two 330002010360
2012–13 [23] League Two 110001010130
2013–14 [24] League Two 1000000010
Total 450003020500
Exeter City (Loan) 2013–14 [24] League Two 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Career total 4232116014022047521
  1. ↑ Includes Football League Trophy, FA Trophy, Third Division play-off and Conference National play-off matches.
  2. ↑ Appearances in Football League Trophy matches.
  3. ↑ Appearances in Third Division play-off matches.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Appearances in Conference National play-off matches.
  5. ↑ Appearances in FA Trophy matches.

Honours

Club

Peterborough United
Exeter City
Norwich City

Individual

Exeter City

References

  1. ↑ Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 235. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
  2. ↑ "Gill is named Player of the Month". BBC Sport. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 18 November 2008.
  3. ↑ "Exeter's Gill to sign for Norwich". BBC Sport. 9 June 2009. Retrieved 16 June 2009.
  4. ↑ "Gill seals Posh return". Yahoo! Eurosport. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2010.
  5. ↑ "Matt Gill: Exeter re-sign Bristol Rovers midfielder on loan". BBC Sport. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  6. ↑ "Matt Gill: Gill signs for Tranmere as player coach". Tranmere Rovers. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  7. ↑ "Matt Gill: Gill promoted to Assistant Manager". Tranmere Rovers. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  8. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 1997/1998". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  9. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 1998/1999". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  10. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 1999/2000". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  11. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2000/2001". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  12. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2001/2002". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  13. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  14. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  15. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Games played by Matt Gill in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  17. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  18. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  19. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  20. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 "Games played by Matt Gill in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  22. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  23. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Games played by Matt Gill in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  25. ↑ "GILL NAMED BEST IN LEAGUE 2". The Football League. 7 October 2008. Retrieved 18 October 2013.

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