Martin Gorry
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Martin Christopher Gorry | ||
| Date of birth | 29 December 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Derby, England | ||
| Date of death | 8 March 2023 (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | Rotorua, New Zealand | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1977 | Barnsley | 34 | (3) |
| 1977–1978 | Newcastle United | 1 | (0) |
| 1978–1980 | Hartlepool United | 59 | (0) |
| 1980–1981 | Shildon | ||
| 1981–1991 | Rotorua City | ||
| 1991–?? | Ngongotaha AFC | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Martin Christopher Gorry (29 December 1954 – 8 March 2023) was an English professional footballer who played as a left-back for Barnsley, Newcastle United, Hartlepool United, Shildon, Rotorua City and Ngongotaha AFC.
Playing career
[edit]Gorry began his playing career at Barnsley in 1975. Gorry spent two years with the club playing 34 times.[1]
In 1977, Gorry signed for Newcastle United for a fee of £50,000. He was seen as a big prospect but played only once, coming on as a substitute against Manchester City on Boxing Day.[2]
Gorry left Newcastle after one season but remained in the North-East signing for Hartlepool United on a free transfer. Gorry would have better luck at Pools as he won the Player of the Year award in 1979. Gorry made 59 league appearances for Hartlepool[3] and played eight times in cup competitions[4] across two seasons.
After leaving Hartlepool in 1980, Gorry played part-time for Shildon.[5]
In 1981, he emigrated to New Zealand where he played for Rotorua City.[6][7] Gorry made over 200 appearances for Rotorua. He left the club in 1991 to sign for Ngongotaha AFC.[8]
Death
[edit]Gorry died in Rotorua, New Zealand on 8 March 2023, at the age of 68.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Martin Gorry - Newcastle Fans
- ^ Newcastle United Players C-G - Newcastle United Mad
- ^ Martin Gorry - Newcastle Fans
- ^ Martin Gorry - In The Mad Crowd
- ^ Archives - NUFC.com
- ^ Archives - NUFC.com
- ^ Rotorua City - Waikatofootballprogrammes.weebly.com
- ^ "Vale: Martin Gorry, the former pro' who inspired Rotorua City's cup run, has died". Friends of Football. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Vale: Martin Gorry, the former pro' who inspired Rotorua City's cup run, has died". Friends of Football. Retrieved 19 March 2023.