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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Peter Thomas Gain[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 November 1976[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Hammersmith, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| ?–1995 | Tottenham Hotspur | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1999 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | (0) |
| 1999 | → Lincoln 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
editIn 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
editOn 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]
References
edit- ^ a b c Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2008). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09. Mainstream. ISBN 978-1-84596-324-8.
- ^ "Peterborough complete Gain swoop". BBC Sport. 20 June 2005. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Dagenham recruit Gain and Baidoo". BBC Sport. 17 January 2008. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Gain seals two-year Daggers deal". BBC Sport. 5 October 2010. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Eight cut loose by Daggers". Sky Sports. 22 May 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
