Jerry Gill
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jeremy Morley Gill[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 8 September 1970||
Place of birth | Clevedon, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Bath City (manager) | ||
Youth career | |||
Parkway YC | |||
Backwell United | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1987–1988 | Trowbridge Town | ||
1988–1990 | Leyton Orient | 0 | (0) |
1990 | Weston-super-Mare | ||
1990–1996 | Bath City | 164 | (9) |
1996–1997 | Yeovil Town | 41 | (10) |
1997–2002 | Birmingham City | 60 | (0) |
2002 | → Northampton Town (loan) | 16 | (0) |
2002–2004 | Northampton Town | 25 | (0) |
2004–2009 | Cheltenham Town | 180 | (0) |
2008–2009 | → Forest Green Rovers (loan) | 20 | (0) |
2009–2010 | Redditch United | ||
International career | |||
1997 |
England National Game XI | 1 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
2010 | Weymouth | ||
2017– | Bath City | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Jeremy Morley "Jerry" Gill (born 8 September 1970) is an English former professional footballer who is currently manager of
Gill began his football career with
Though Gill struggled to establish himself with Birmingham, and was never an undisputed member of the starting eleven, he played a big part in the club's 2001
Playing career
Early days
Gill was born in
Bath City
In December 1990, after a brief stint with
Since 1986, Bath City had drawn a significant amount of income from allowing Football League club Bristol Rovers to share their Twerton Park ground; Rovers' return to Bristol at the end of the 1995–96 season meant that savings needed to be made, including cuts in the playing budget.[12] Together with teammate Rob Cousins, Gill joined local rivals Yeovil Town for the 1996–97 season for a fee of £9,500.[3][13]
Yeovil Town
Though Yeovil were at the time in the
International selection attracted scouts from Football League clubs, and Gill was invited to Birmingham City to take part in trial matches. Halfway through the season, Roberts had brought striker Howard Forinton to Yeovil from Oxford City; his 23 goals in 21 games[19] did much to secure the Isthmian League title and promotion to the Conference, and also caught the eye of Birmingham manager Trevor Francis. A deal was struck which saw Gill and Forinton join the First Division side in August 1997 for a combined fee of £100,000, with Gill valued at £30,000 plus an additional £10,000 payable when he played ten first-team matches.[10][20][21]
Birmingham City
Gill spent nearly a full season at
After Rowett made a £3 million move to Premier League club Leicester City, Gill faced competition from Nicky Eaden, newly arrived from Barnsley, Northern Ireland international winger Jon McCarthy, often used at right wing-back, and a variety of loan signings.[3] Manager Francis said:
- Jerry knows what the situation is. I think he's done very well for us, considering we plucked him out of non-league football at Yeovil. But he is aware that I have been looking for a right-back and I will continue looking for one. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate what Jerry has done for me since I signed him three-and-a-half years ago. There isn't a more reliable player at the club than Jerry Gill. He captains my reserve team, his fitness is of a very high standard and he has endless enthusiasm. When I put him in the first team, he never lets me down. I value Jerry's professionalism and for as long as I remain manager of Birmingham, there will always be a place for him here.[26]
Gill signed a two-and-a-half-year contract in January 2001. Having taken part in most of the games in Birmingham's
Gill played in almost every game after the League Cup Final until Francis left the club the following October,[33][34] but lost his place soon afterwards through injury.[35] Though he did then receive a League Cup runners-up medal: club secretary Alan Jones had kept a spare one back, which he presented to Gill after Francis left.[32] Under new manager Steve Bruce he played only one game, a 3–0 FA Cup defeat at Liverpool for which Jeff Kenna was cup-tied, and when the team won promotion to the Premier League that season, it became clear that his future lay elsewhere.[29][35]
Northampton Town
At the start of the
- Jerry will lead at the back by example. He does not pull out of anything and if there is a tackle to be won he will win it.[36]
The loan was twice extended for a further month,[37] and on 11 November 2002 Gill left Birmingham permanently, signing for Northampton until the end of the season.[38] His season proceeded successfully – a new two-year contract had been discussed, and he finished as runner-up for the club's Player of the Year award – until with two games remaining he damaged his anterior cruciate ligament and was expected to be out for several months. Northampton were prepared to give him a six-month contract, albeit on reduced wages, to allow him time to recover and prove his fitness.[39] Birmingham City allowed him to use their facilities for his rehabilitation, and he recovered sufficiently to play a couple of reserve games for Northampton, but by that time new manager Colin Calderwood had other players in Gill's position and he was not offered another contract.[40]
Cheltenham Town
Following a trial at the club, Gill signed for
By Christmas 2006, while the team worked towards maintaining their place in
- Jerry's form has been impressively consistent over the past few seasons, he has maintained excellent fitness levels and will once again be a very valuable player for us next season. He is a very good professional who is always on the training field. That is why his career has lasted as long as it has. Jerry is a very good influence on the dressing room as well and I'm delighted that he will be staying with us.[48]
He made his 200th start for the club in August 2008,
Later career
Gill joined
During the summer of 2009 Gill worked as a coach in Birmingham City's youth system. He was shortlisted for the post of manager at Conference club
Coaching career
In January 2010, Gill was appointed manager of
In June 2011, Gill was appointed director of
On 5 October 2017, Gill was appointed first team manager of his former side Bath City.[70]
On and off the field
Gill has been popular wherever he has played. At Birmingham the fans used to greet him with a
- We played Birmingham City in pre-season and he got a lovely ovation from their supporters and it was the same at Yeovil last year. He got a lovely clap at Northampton a few weeks ago when he was taken off. I don't think that happened by coincidence. And I've got a feeling that if he leaves Cheltenham he will get a similar reception if he comes back with another club. Supporters recognise him and they see the whole-heartedness and the commitment and the ability that he has got.[16]
When Gill did leave Cheltenham, chairman Paul Baker confirmed Ward's feeling:
- Jerry has been a fantastic ambassador for the club following his arrival from Northampton some four years ago. He quickly established himself in the first team and became one of the fans' favourites with his consistent performances, cheery smile and friendly manner. Without question he has played a very important part in the club's success in achieving promotion and subsequently retaining our Coca-Cola League One status.[71]
His enthusiasm for the game remained undaunted. Asked at the age of 37 what part of training he enjoyed, he replied "All of it. There's no better feeling than coming in, even on a cold day, and feeling fit and on top of your game."[5]
Gill is married to Victoria and has a son.[72] After the knee injury which threatened his career, he became involved with a company which helps sportspeople prepare themselves for life and work after their sporting career comes to an end.[42] As of 2008, he was director of the sports marketing and retail company, Protech Sport,[7] which managed the club shop at Cheltenham Town F.C.[71] In his spare time he is a keen golfer.[72]
Career statistics
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Bath City | 1990–91[73][74] | Conference | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
1991–92[73][75] | Conference | 18 | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 23 | 2 | ||||
1992–93[73][76] | Conference | 39 | 6 | 8 | 2 | — | 7 | 0 | 54 | 8 | ||
1993–94[73][77] | Conference | 37 | 2 | 0 | — | 1 | 52 | 3 | ||||
1994–95[73][78] | Conference | 40 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 52 | 1 | ||||
1995–96[73][79] | Conference | 25 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 32 | 0 | ||||
Total | 164 | 9 | 3 | — | 2 | 218 | 14 | |||||
Yeovil Town | 1996–97[15] | Isthmian League Premier Division |
41 | 10 | 5 | 3 | — | 10[a] | 3 | 56 | 16 | |
Birmingham City | 1997–98[80] | First Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
1998–99[81] | First Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
1999–2000[82] | First Division | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
2000–01[83] | First Division | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | |
2001–02[84] | First Division | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
2002–03[85] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Total | 60 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 76 | 0 | ||
Northampton Town (loan) | 2002–03[85] | Second Division | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Northampton Town | 2002–03[85] | Second Division | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 28 | 0 |
2003–04[86] | Third Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 41 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 0 | ||
Cheltenham Town | 2003–04[86] | Third Division | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
2004–05[87] | League Two | 44 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 47 | 0 | |
2005–06[88] | League Two | 42 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7[d] | 0 | 57 | 0 | |
2006–07[89] | League One | 39 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 44 | 0 | |
2007–08[90] | League One | 42 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 46 | 0 | |
2008–09[91] | League One | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
Total | 180 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 209 | 0 | ||
Forest Green Rovers (loan) | 2008–09[91] | Conference Premier | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 3[e] | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
Career total | 506 | 19 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 631 | 30 |
- ^ Four appearances in FA Trophy, four appearances and two goals in Isthmian League Cup, two appearances and one goal in Somerset Premier Cup
- ^ Appearance in First Division play-offs
- ^ a b c d e Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
- ^ Four appearances in Football League Trophy, three appearances in League Two play-offs
- ^ Two appearances in FA Trophy, one appearance in Conference League Cup
Managerial statistics
- As of 24 February 2024
Team | From | To | Record | Ref. | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
Weymouth | 28 January 2010 | 11 March 2010 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 11.11 | [92] |
Bath City | 5 October 2017 | Present | 292 | 128 | 67 | 97 | 43.84 | [93] |
Total | 301 | 129 | 68 | 104 | 42.86 | — |
Honours
Bath City
- Somerset Premier Cup winners: 1994, 1995
Yeovil Town
- Isthmian League Premier Division champions: 1996–97
Birmingham City
- Birmingham Senior Cup winners: 1999, 2000
- Birmingham City F.C. Clubman of the Year: 2000–01
- Football League Cuprunner-up: 2001
- Football League First Division promotion: 2001–02
Cheltenham Town
- Football League Twoplay-off winners: 2005–06
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External links
- Jerry Gill at Soccerbase