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Matt Gill

Matthew James Gill (born 8 November 1980) is an English professional football coach and former player.

Matthew Gill
Gill playing for Bristol Rovers in 2013
Personal information
Full name Matthew James Gill[1]
Date of birth (1980-11-08) 8 November 1980 (age 45)
Place of birth Chatham, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position Midfielder
Youth career
Peterborough United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–2004 Peterborough United 149 (5)
2004–2006 Notts County 57 (0)
2006–2009 Exeter City 148 (14)
2009–2011 Norwich City 12 (0)
2010 → Peterborough United (loan) 4 (0)
2011 → Walsall (loan) 8 (2)
2011–2014 Bristol Rovers 45 (0)
2013–2014 → Exeter City (loan) 24 (0)
2014 Tranmere Rovers 8 (0)
Total 455 (21)
Managerial career
2014 Tranmere Rovers (assistant)
2021 Ipswich Town (caretaker)
2022–2023 Swansea City (assistant)
2023–2024 Southampton (assistant)
2025 Rangers (assistant)
2026 West Bromwich Albion (assistant)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

He began his career in 1997, notably representing Peterborough United, Exeter City and Bristol Rovers.

Following his retirement in 2014, he moved into coaching, first becoming assistant manager at Tranmere Rovers before taking a post at the Norwich City academy.[3] He left Norwich in October 2018, joining local rivals Ipswich Town as first-team coach to new manager Paul Lambert.[4] Following Lambert's departure in February 2021, Gill was appointed as caretaker manager before Lambert's successor, Paul Cook, was appointed.[5] Gill left the club in May 2021.[6] He briefly joined Russell Martin at Milton Keynes Dons, before the pair moved to Swansea City in August 2021. He followed Martin to Southampton in June 2023 before leaving the club in December 2024.

Playing career

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Peterborough United

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Born in Chatham, Kent, Gill began his career as a trainee with Third Division 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 five goals.

Notts County

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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 club before being transferred to Conference National side Exeter City on 16 January 2006 during the 2005–06 season, on a free transfer.

Exeter City

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After 18 appearances for the club during the latter half of the 2005–06 season,[7] he signed a new one-year deal in May 2006,[8] and he agreed a new two-year contract in December 2006.[9]

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.[citation needed] He did hold the position of club captain whilst with Exeter, but stepped down from this role in January 2008.[10]

In September 2008, he was voted League Two Player of the Month, after scoring four goals in four games.[11]

Norwich City

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Gill agreed to sign for Norwich City on 9 June 2009 on a free transfer, which came into effect on 1 July.[12] 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 on 1 June 2011.

Gill returned to his first club, Peterborough United, on 23 September 2010 on a one-month loan[13] and made his second debut for the Posh at home to MK Dons.

On 21 January 2011, he joined Walsall on a month-long loan.[14] He returned to Norwich at the end of this loan spell,[15] having scored twice in 8 appearances for Walsall,[16] but was released by Norwich at the end of the season.[17]

Bristol Rovers

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Bristol Rovers agreed to sign Gill on 6 June 2011, subject to a medical.[18] On 1 August 2011 it was announced that Gill would be the club captain for Bristol Rovers for the 2011–12 season.[19]

Gill returned to his former club Exeter City on 18 October 2013 on loan until the end of the year.[20]

Tranmere Rovers

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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.[21] He became assistant manager in September,[22] after assistant manager John McMahon left the club.[23] Manager Edwards was sacked in October, and though Micky Adams was quickly appointed as manager, Gill took caretaker charge of the club for one game.[23] Gill left his role at the club on 3 November, claiming that "[myself and Adams] both feel that it's in my best interests for me to have a fresh start".[24] He made 10 appearances in all competitions whilst with Tranmere.[25]

Coaching career

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Norwich City

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After leaving Tranmere, he began scouting for Norwich City during the 2014–15 season.[23] From the 2015–16 season he worked with Norwich's Academy as a coach.[23] He took on the interim role of Norwich's Under-23 manager for the remainder of the 2016–17 season following the exit of Dmitri Halajko, who left to become head of technical coaching at Leicester City's academy in February. Gill's role was confirmed as being permanent on 4 July 2017.[26]

Ipswich Town

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On 27 October 2018, Gill left his role at Norwich to join local rivals Ipswich Town as first team coach as part of Paul Lambert's new backroom staff.[27] Following Lambert's departure by mutual consent in February 2021, Gill was appointed as caretaker manager with fellow club coach Bryan Klug as his assistant.[5] Gill oversaw one game while in caretaker charge, a 2–1 away win at Accrington Stanley, before new boss Paul Cook was appointed. It was confirmed that Gill would remain as a first team coach under Cook, alongside fellow coach Gary Roberts.[28] However, on 7 May 2021, Gill left the club after Cook outlined his intentions of appointing a new backroom ahead of forthcoming season.[6]

MK Dons

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Gill joined up with Russell Martin at Milton Keynes Dons on 29 June 2021. He was handed the role of technical development coach at Stadium MK.

Swansea City

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Russell Martin and his MK Dons coaching staff, including Gill, left to join Swansea City in August 2021 with Gill serving as technical development coach.[29] He held this role until February 2022, where following the departure of Luke Williams, Gill became the interim assistant head coach at the swans. During pre season preparations ahead of the 2022–23 season, Gill was promoted to assistant head coach permanently.[30]

Southampton

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On 27 June 2023, it was confirmed that Gill had joined Martin's backroom staff at Southampton as an assistant head coach.[31] Gill left the club on 15 December 2024 following the sacking of Martin.[32]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other[a] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Peterborough United 1997–98[33] Third Division 20———20
1998–99[34] Third Division 260—2010290
1999–2000[35] Third Division 20110—3[b]0241
2000–01[36] Second Division 16130—10201
2001–02[37] Second Division 122———122
2002–03[38] Second Division 4111010—431
2003–04[39] Second Division 320201020370
Total 14957040701675
Notts County 2004–05[40] League Two 430402010500
2004–05[7] League Two 1401010—160
Total 570503010660
Exeter City 2005–06[7] Conference 161——20181
2006–07[41] Conference 46110—3[c]0501
2007–08[42] Conference 42320—5[c][d]0503
2008–09[43] League Two 439101010469
Total 14814401011016414
Norwich City 2009–10[44] League One 80—1010100
2010–11[16] Championship 40—20—60
Total 120003010160
Peterborough United (loan) 2010–11[16] League One 40———40
Walsall (loan) 2010–11[16] League One 82———82
Bristol Rovers 2011–12[45] League Two 330—2010360
2012–13[46] League Two 110—1010130
2013–14[47] League Two 10———10
Total 450003020500
Exeter City (loan) 2013–14[47] League Two 24010——250
Tranmere Rovers 2014–15[25] League Two 80—1010100
Career total 4552117015023051021
  1. ↑ Football League Trophy matches except marked.
  2. ↑ Appearances in Football League Trophy and Third Division play-offs
  3. 1 2 Appearances in Conference National play-offs
  4. ↑ Appearances in FA Trophy

Managerial statistics

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As of match played 2 March 2021
Managerial record by team and tenure
TeamFromToRecord
GWDLWin %Ref.
Ipswich Town28 February 20212 March 2021 1100100.00
Total 1100100.00 —

Honours

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References

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  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. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2005). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2005–2006. London: Headline. p. 513. ISBN 978-0-7553-1384-6.
  3. ↑ "ACADEMY STAFF PROFILES". Archived from the original on 17 September 2015.
  4. ↑ "Lambert's Backroom Staff Confirmed". Ipswich Town Official Website. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  5. 1 2 "Matt Gill to Take Charge at Accrington". March 2021.
  6. 1 2 "Matt Gill Departs Town". 7 May 2021.
  7. 1 2 3 "Games played by Matt Gill in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  8. ↑ "Midfielder Gill pens Exeter deal". 15 May 2006. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  9. ↑ "Gill agrees new Exeter contract". 14 December 2006. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  10. ↑ "Gill steps down as Exeter skipper". 16 January 2008. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  11. ↑ "Gill is named Player of the Month". BBC Sport. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 18 November 2008.
  12. ↑ "Exeter's Gill to sign for Norwich". BBC Sport. 9 June 2009. Retrieved 16 June 2009.
  13. ↑ "Gill seals Posh return". Yahoo! Eurosport. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2010.
  14. ↑ "Saddlers swoop to sign Gill". Sky Sports. 21 January 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  15. ↑ Cuffley, David (23 February 2011). "Askou and Daley are back with Norwich City". Norwich Evening News. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  16. 1 2 3 4 "Games played by Matt Gill in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  17. ↑ "Norwich release trio". The Mirror. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  18. ↑ "Bristol Rovers bring in Scott Bevan and Matt Gill". BBC Sport. 6 June 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  19. ↑ "Matt Gill handed Bristol Rovers captaincy". BBC Sport. 1 August 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  20. ↑ "Matt Gill: Exeter re-sign Bristol Rovers midfielder on loan". BBC Sport. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  21. ↑ "Matt Gill: Gill signs for Tranmere as player coach". Tranmere Rovers. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  22. ↑ "Tranmere Rovers hand Matt Gill assistant role to Rob Edwards". BBC Sport. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  23. 1 2 3 4 Bailey, Michael (20 May 2020). "No regrets, only opportunities for Gill after crossing Norwich-Ipswich divide". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  24. ↑ "Matt Gill: Tranmere assistant manager leaves club". BBC Sport. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  25. 1 2 "Games played by Matt Gill in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  26. ↑ "Matt Gill". 30 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  27. ↑ "Matt Gill: Lambert adds Norwich U23s coach Gill to his Ipswich coaching staff". Eastern Daily Press. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  28. ↑ "'The lads deserve credit after everything that's gone on' - Gill on Ipswich Town's 2-1 win at Accrington". 2 March 2021.
  29. ↑ "RUSSELL MARTIN CONFIRMED AS NEW SWANSEA CITY HEAD COACH". Swansea City. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  30. ↑ "Matt Gill becomes Swansea City's assistant head coach". www.swanseacity.com. 15 June 2022.
  31. ↑ "Four new faces join Martin's staff". Southampton FC. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  32. ↑ House, Alfie (17 December 2024). "Every word Southampton interim Rusk said ahead of Liverpool". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  33. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 1997/1998". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  34. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 1998/1999". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  35. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 1999/2000". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  36. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2000/2001". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  37. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2001/2002". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  38. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  39. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  40. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  41. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  42. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  43. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  44. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  45. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  46. ↑ "Games played by Matt Gill in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  47. 1 2 "Games played by Matt Gill in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  48. ↑ "Posh pull it off at Wembley". BBC News. 26 May 2000. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  49. ↑ "GILL NAMED BEST IN LEAGUE 2". The Football League. 7 October 2008. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
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