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.

Martin Gorry
Personal information
Full name Martin Christopher Gorry
Date of birth (1954-12-29)29 December 1954
Place of birth Derby, England
Date of death 8 March 2023(2023-03-08) (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

Playing career

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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

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Gorry died in Rotorua, New Zealand on 8 March 2023, at the age of 68.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Martin Gorry - Newcastle Fans
  2. ^ Newcastle United Players C-G - Newcastle United Mad
  3. ^ Martin Gorry - Newcastle Fans
  4. ^ Martin Gorry - In The Mad Crowd
  5. ^ Archives - NUFC.com
  6. ^ Archives - NUFC.com
  7. ^ Rotorua City - Waikatofootballprogrammes.weebly.com
  8. ^ "Vale: Martin Gorry, the former pro' who inspired Rotorua City's cup run, has died". Friends of Football. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Vale: Martin Gorry, the former pro' who inspired Rotorua City's cup run, has died". Friends of Football. Retrieved 19 March 2023.