Ben Gill
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Benjamin David Gill (born 9 October 1987 in Harrow
) is an English footballer He plays either as a central midfielder or central defender. Gill attended John Lyon School
.
but was released in July 2005 and joined the Academy of Championship
side Watford
. Whilst still an Academy scholar he made his first team debut in a League Cup
victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers
on 20 September 2005, coming on as a substitute. He went on to make two further substitute appearances in the League Cup
and FA Cup
respectively, against Premier League sides Wigan Athletic
and Bolton Wanderers
.
Watford were promoted to the Premiership at the end of 2005–06
season, and Gill was awarded a professional contract. In October 2006, he joined Conference
side Cambridge United
a month's loan, in order to cover injuries sustained by the Yellows. He was involved in 4 matches, starting 3 times. After his return, he was unable to break into the first-team. At the end of the season he was released, and subsequently signed a two year contract with League One
side Cheltenham Town
on 15 May 2007. He played fifteen times for the club before being he was released early from his contract in January 2009. He signed for Crawley Town
in February 2009, signing until the end of the 2009. Signed on non-contract terms for Weymouth
in March 2009 until the end of the season. On July 2009 he signed with Interblock from Slovenia.
His spell in Slovenia was ended in September 2010 however when he returned to England and signed for Forest Green Rovers
.
After only a few games for Forest Green Gill departed The New Lawn and spent a small amount of time at Rayners Lane
before moving on to Isthmian Premier Division side Wealdstone
in November 2010. After making 12 league appearances he left Wealdstone. He then spent time training with Lincoln City
.
Harrow, London
Harrow is an area in the London Borough of Harrow, northwest London, United Kingdom. It is a suburban area and is situated 12.2 miles northwest of Charing Cross...
) is an English footballer He plays either as a central midfielder or central defender. Gill attended John Lyon School
John Lyon School
The John Lyon School is an academically selective independent boys' school in Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex. The school was founded in 1876 by the Governors of Harrow School for the education of local boys, in belated keeping with the wishes of that school's founder, from whom the school takes its...
.
Career
Gill started his career as a youth player at ArsenalArsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
but was released in July 2005 and joined the Academy of Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
. Whilst still an Academy scholar he made his first team debut in a League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
on 20 September 2005, coming on as a substitute. He went on to make two further substitute appearances in the League Cup
League Cup
In association football, a League Cup or Secondary Cup generally signifies a cup competition for which entry is restricted only to teams in a particular league. The first national association football tournament to be called "League Cup" was held in Scotland in 1946/47 and was entitled the Scottish...
and FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
respectively, against Premier League sides Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
and Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
.
Watford were promoted to the Premiership at the end of 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season, and Gill was awarded a professional contract. In October 2006, he joined Conference
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
side Cambridge United
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
a month's loan, in order to cover injuries sustained by the Yellows. He was involved in 4 matches, starting 3 times. After his return, he was unable to break into the first-team. At the end of the season he was released, and subsequently signed a two year contract with League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
on 15 May 2007. He played fifteen times for the club before being he was released early from his contract in January 2009. He signed for Crawley Town
Crawley Town F.C.
Crawley Town Football Club is an English football club based in Crawley, West Sussex. They won the title of the Football Conference, by a record 15 point margin on second place, and with it promotion to The Football League, in April 2011.-1896–2009:...
in February 2009, signing until the end of the 2009. Signed on non-contract terms for Weymouth
Weymouth F.C.
Weymouth F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division.-History:Weymouth Football Club were founded in 1890 and played their first game on 24 September of that year...
in March 2009 until the end of the season. On July 2009 he signed with Interblock from Slovenia.
His spell in Slovenia was ended in September 2010 however when he returned to England and signed for Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
.
After only a few games for Forest Green Gill departed The New Lawn and spent a small amount of time at Rayners Lane
Rayners Lane F.C.
Rayners Lane F.C. are a football club based in Rayners Lane in the London Borough of Harrow, England. They joined the Hellenic Football League in 1978 and reached the 2nd round of the FA Vase in 1974. Currently they are members of the Hellenic Football League Division One East.-History:The club was...
before moving on to Isthmian Premier Division side Wealdstone
Wealdstone F.C.
Wealdstone Football Club are an English semi-professional football club who formed in Wealdstone, in the London Borough of Harrow, but are currently based a few miles away in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. At present, the club are members of the Isthmian League Premier Division. They...
in November 2010. After making 12 league appearances he left Wealdstone. He then spent time training with Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
.
External links
- Player profile - NK Interblock
- Player profile - PrvaLiga