Matt Gilks
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Matthew Gilks[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 4 June 1982||
Place of birth | Rochdale, England | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Bolton Wanderers (goalkeeping coach) | ||
Youth career | |||
1995–2000 | Rochdale | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000–2007 | Rochdale | 176 | (0) |
2007–2008 | Norwich City | 0 | (0) |
2008–2014 | Blackpool | 182 | (0) |
2008 | → Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2014–2016 | Burnley | 0 | (0) |
2016–2017 | Rangers | 0 | (0) |
2017 | Wigan Athletic | 14 | (0) |
2017–2019 | Scunthorpe United | 42 | (0) |
2019 | Lincoln City | 12 | (0) |
2019–2020 | Fleetwood Town | 5 | (0) |
2020–2022 | Bolton Wanderers | 36 | (0) |
Total | 471 | (0) | |
International career | |||
2012–2013 | Scotland | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Matthew Gilks (born 4 June 1982) is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is the goalkeeping coach for Bolton Wanderers, the last team he played for.
He played for Blackpool, Burnley, Norwich City, Rochdale, Rangers, Wigan Athletic, Shrewsbury Town, Scunthorpe United, Lincoln City, Fleetwood Town, and Bolton Wanderers.
Born in England, he qualified to represent Scotland. He was first selected for the Scotland national team in August 2010 and made his international debut in August 2012.[4]
Club career
Rochdale
Born in
Norwich City
On 1 July 2007, Gilks signed a two-year contract with
Blackpool
In the summer of 2008, and without having made a first-team appearance for the Canaries, Gilks signed for fellow Championship club
After failing to break into the first team, and considering quitting the game due to lack of opportunities and a self-perceived lack of ability during a training session,
While Simon Grayson was Blackpool manager, he did not usually name a substitute goalkeeper, preferring to have five outfield players on the bench. After he left the club, in late December 2008, caretaker manager Tony Parkes immediately began naming Gilks as a substitute. After a number of matches as an unused substitute, Gilks made his league debut for Blackpool on 31 January 2009, after Paul Rachubka was sent off three minutes into the Seasiders' match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Gilks was brought on and helped the Seasiders to a 1–0 win.[15]
On 22 September 2009, he saved a
On 13 November 2010, in a goalless draw at
Burnley
Gilks signed a two-year contract with newly promoted Premier League club Burnley in July 2014.[25][26] He made his first appearance for Burnley in a League Cup tie; Gilks initially served as a backup to established first choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton.[27]
Rangers
On 24 June 2016, Gilks signed for Rangers on a two-year deal.[28] He made his debut for the club in a League Cup match against Annan Athletic on 19 July.[29] He played in all five of Rangers' League Cup ties, keeping clean sheets in the first four.[30] Rangers lost 1–0 to Celtic in the semi-final, but Gilks made several excellent saves and was praised by the media and teammates for his performance.[31]
Wigan Athletic
Gilks signed for
Scunthorpe United
Gilks signed for Scunthorpe United on 16 June 2017 on a free transfer,[34] becoming the club's first choice goalkeeper for the 2018–19 season.
Lincoln City
On 31 January 2019, Gilks signed for Lincoln City on a free transfer, and would go on to make 12 League appearances as the Imps won League Two.[35]
Fleetwood Town
On 1 August 2019 Gilks signed for Fleetwood Town.[36]
Bolton Wanderers
On 6 August 2020, Gilks signed for
On 8 June 2021 he signed a new one year contract.[43] Gilks kept his spot as first choice goalkeeper for the first match of the 21–22 season, however after a poor performance in a 3-3 draw against MK Dons, where he was at fault for two of MK Dons's goals, he lost his place to new signing Joel Dixon.[44][45][46] On 10 January 2022, Gilks retired as a player to focus on being the full time goalkeeping coach.[47]
International career
On 22 August 2010 the Scottish FA confirmed that manager Craig Levein was considering Gilks for a call-up to the Scotland national squad for their upcoming UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers against Lithuania and Liechtenstein. Gilks qualifies to play for Scotland through his Scottish grandmother. Levein said of Gilks: "He is one we became aware of a while ago and have kept track of his progress. Obviously he was a key figure in Blackpool's promotion to the Barclays Premier League and while I will not name my squad until tomorrow, he is one I think we need to take a closer look at. He comes highly recommended, is playing regularly for his club and the next logical step is for our goalkeeping coach to work closely with him."[48]
Two days later he was selected in the Scotland squad, joining fellow Blackpool player
In November 2010, Gilks had to withdraw from the Scotland squad through injury.
Coaching career
On 6 August 2020, Gilks signed for Bolton Wanderers as a player-goalkeeping coach.[37] On 10 January 2022, Gilks retired as a player to focus on being the full time goalkeeping coach.[47]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 5 October 2021
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Rochdale | 1999–2000[55] | Third Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2000–01[56] | Third Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
2001–02[57] | Third Division | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
2002–03[58] | Third Division | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
2003–04[59] | Third Division | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
2004–05[60] | League Two | 30 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 35 | 0 | |
2005–06[61] | League Two | 46 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 50 | 0 | |
2006–07[62] | League Two | 46 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 51 | 0 | |
Total | 176 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 197 | 0 | ||
Norwich City | 2007–08[63] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
Blackpool | 2008–09[64] | Championship | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |
2009–10[65] | Championship | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 32 | 0 | |
2010–11[66] | Premier League | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 | 0 | ||
2011–12[67] | Championship | 42 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 48 | 0 | |
2012–13[68] | Championship | 45 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 48 | 0 | ||
2013–14[69] | Championship | 46 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 48 | 0 | ||
Total | 182 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 200 | 0 | ||
Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 2008–09[64] | League Two | 4 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
Burnley | 2014–15[70] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
2015–16[71] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
Rangers | 2016–17[72] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |
Wigan Athletic | 2016–17[72] | Championship | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Scunthorpe United | 2017–18[73] | League One | 42 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
2018–19[74] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 42 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 0 | ||
Lincoln City | 2018–19[74] | League Two | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Fleetwood Town | 2019–20[75] | League One | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Bolton Wanderers | 2020–21[40] | League Two | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
2021–22[76] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0 | ||
Career total | 471 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 527 | 0 |
- Notes
- ^ Football League Trophy
- ^ Championship play-offs
International
- As of match played 10 September 2013[77]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | 2012 | 2 | 0 |
2013 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 3 | 0 |
Honours
Blackpool
Lincoln City
Bolton Wanderers
- EFL League Two third-place (promotion): 2020–21[80][40]
Individual
- Blackpool Player of the Year: 2013–14[citation needed]
See also
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External links
- Matt Gilks at Soccerbase