James Gale (footballer)

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James Gale
Personal information
Full name James Gale
Date of birth (2001-12-20) 20 December 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth England
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Boston United
(on loan from Mansfield Town)
Number 39
Youth career
–2016 Derby County
Long Eaton United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021 Long Eaton United
2021– Mansfield Town 37 (4)
2022 → Guiseley (loan) 11 (4)
2024–2025 → Solihull Moors (loan) 15 (3)
2025– → Boston United (loan) 12 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 March 2025

James Gale is an English footballer who plays as a forward for National League side Boston United, on loan from EFL League One club Mansfield Town.

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Career

Gale began his career in the Derby County academy, being released aged 14 and joining Long Eaton United. [1]

Mansfield Town

Gale joined Mansfield Town on 1 September 2021. [2] He made his senior debut for Mansfield Town on 9 November 2021 in the starting line-up for the 6-3 win against Newcastle United Under-21s in the FA Trophy group stage. [3]

In February 2022, Gale joined National League North side Guiseley on a one-month loan deal. [4]

In November 2022 Gale signed a contract with Mansfield Town until the end of the 2023-24 season. [5] On 18 April 2023, he scored his first Mansfield Town goal with what proved to be the winner in a 2–1 victory over Newport County. [6]

Following promotion to League One in the 2023–24 season, Gale signed a new two-year contract. [7] In July 2024, he joined National League side Solihull Moors on a season-long loan deal. [8] He was recalled in January 2025, [9] subsequently joining Boston United, also of the National League, on loan for the remainder of the season. [10]

Career statistics

As of match played 22 March 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Mansfield Town 2021–22 [11] EFL League Two 3000001 [a] 040
2022–23 [12] EFL League Two14300103 [a] 1184
2023–24 [13] EFL League Two20110203 [a] 2263
2024–25 [14] EFL League One 0000000000
Total374103073487
Guiseley (loan) 2021–22 [15] National League North 11400–00114
Solihull Moors (loan) 2024–25 [15] National League 15330–00183
Boston United (loan)2024–25 [15] National League12000–2 [b] 0140
Career total75114030939114
  1. 1 2 3 Appearances in EFL Trophy
  2. ↑ 1 appearance in FA Trophy, 1 appearance in National League Cup

Honours

Mansfield Town

References

  1. ↑ Lomas, John (28 March 2023). "James Gale relishing second chance at being a pro after full Mansfield Town league debut". Mansfield Chad. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  2. ↑ Gale joins Mansfield
  3. ↑ Gale Mansfield debut
  4. ↑ "James Gale Signs On Loan". guiseleyafc.co.uk. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  5. ↑ Gale new Mansfield contract.
  6. ↑ "Newport County 1–2 Mansfield Town: Stags keep up with play-off chase with win". BBC Sport. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  7. ↑ @mansfieldtownfc (19 June 2024). "🤝 Mansfield Town are delighted to announce that forward James Gale has signed a new two year contract at the club. #Stags 🟡🔵" (Tweet). Retrieved 9 July 2024– via Twitter.
  8. ↑ "Gale Signs For Solihull On Loan! | Solihull Moors FC". www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  9. ↑ "James Gale recalled by Mansfield Town". www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk. 9 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  10. ↑ "Striker Gale becomes latest recruit". www.bostonunited.co.uk. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  11. ↑ "Games played by James Gale in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  12. ↑ "Games played by James Gale in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  13. ↑ "Games played by James Gale in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  14. ↑ "Games played by James Gale in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  15. 1 2 3 James Gale at Soccerway
  16. ↑ https://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2024/april/boss-character-was-central-to-promotion/
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