Peter Thomas Gain (born 11 November 1976) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Lincoln City, Dagenham & Redbridge, Tottenham Hotspur and Peterborough United. Born in Hammersmith, England, Gain represented the Republic of Ireland at youth, U-21, and B levels.

Peter Gain
Personal information
Full name Peter Thomas Gain[1]
Date of birth (1976-11-11) 11 November 1976 (age 49)[1]
Place of birth Hammersmith, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Position Midfielder
Youth career
?–1995 Tottenham Hotspur
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1999 Tottenham Hotspur 0 (0)
1999Lincoln City (loan) 3 (0)
1999–2005 Lincoln City 224 (21)
2005–2008 Peterborough United 71 (9)
2008–2012 Dagenham & Redbridge 149 (4)
Total 447 (34)
International career
1997 Republic of Ireland U21 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Peterborough United

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In summer 2005, Gain rejected the offer of a new contract from Lincoln City, and signed for Peterborough United on a three-year deal.[2]

Dagenham & Redbridge

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On 17 January 2008, Gain signed for Dagenham & Redbridge on an 18-month contract.[3]

On 5 October 2010, it was announced that Gain had agreed a new two-year contract with the club.[4]

In May 2012, Gain was released by Dagenham following the expiry of his contract.[5]

Honours

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Dagenham & Redbridge

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2008). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09. Mainstream. ISBN 978-1-84596-324-8.
  2. "Peterborough complete Gain swoop". BBC Sport. 20 June 2005. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  3. "Dagenham recruit Gain and Baidoo". BBC Sport. 17 January 2008. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  4. "Gain seals two-year Daggers deal". BBC Sport. 5 October 2010. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  5. "Eight cut loose by Daggers". Sky Sports. 22 May 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  6. Fletcher, Paul (30 May 2010). "Dagenham & Redbridge 3–2 Rotherham". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
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