Peter Gain

Peter Gain

Personal information
Full name	Peter Thomas Gain [1]
Date of birth	(1976-11-11) 11 November 1976 (age 48) [1]
Place of birth	Hammersmith, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) [1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
000?–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

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.

Career

Peterborough United

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

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]

References

1. 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.

External links

• Peter Gain at Soccerbase
• Profile ^[usurped] at UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database ^[usurped]
• Unofficial Peter Gain Profile at The Forgotten Imp