Martin Gorry

Martin Gorry

Personal information
Full name	Martin Christopher Gorry
Date of birth	(1954-12-29) 29 December 1954
Place of birth	Derby, England
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)
	Shildon
	Rotorua City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Martin Christopher Gorry (born 29 December 1954) is a retired English professional footballer who played as a defender for Barnsley, Newcastle United, Hartlepool United, Shildon and Rotorua City.

Playing career

Gorry began his playing career at Barnsley in 1975. Gorry spent two years with the club playing 34 times.

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.

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 and played eight times in cup competitions across two seasons.

After leaving Hartlepool in 1980, Gorry played part-time for Shildon. He later moved to New Zealand where he played for Rotorua City.