Source: FOOTYMAD
Gilbert: 'I want to play a part in Southend United going back up the leagues'
Former Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield Wednesday, Northampton Town and present Shrimpers left back Peter Gilbert is convinced the fans will see more consistant performances from him this season. Gilbert: 'I’m really up for the season and will be giving it a real go' Never at his best during the last campaign, Shrimpers left back Peter Gilbert is determined to show the Roots Hall faithful that with a decent pre-season behind him he can show them that he's the man for the job and will help the club get up amongst the promotion places next time around. Gilbert told www.echo-news.co.uk: “Last season I don’t think I did myself justice at all. I didn’t perform like I have done before on a consistent basis and I want next season to be much better. I don’t want to make excuses but last year was frustrating from an injury point of view as well. I got a hernia and two ankle problems and had to play through some discomfort at times. My first injury came during pre-season which is also a vital period of the year and I want to avoid that this time. Touch wood, I can stay fit and play well because I’m really up for the season and will be giving it a real go. I genuinely enjoy being at Southend and I want to play a part in this club going back up the leagues.” The Gilbert Files Personal information Full name Peter Gilbert Date of birth 31 July 1983 (1983-07-31) (age 27) Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Playing position Defender Club information Current club Southend United Number 3 Youth career – Birmingham City Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2002–2003 Birmingham City 0 (0) 2003–2005 Plymouth Argyle 78 (1) 2005–2006 Leicester City 5 (0) 2005–2006 → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 7 (0) 2006–2009 Sheffield Wednesday 34 (0) 2007 → Doncaster Rovers (loan) 4 (0) 2009 Oldham Athletic 6 (0) 2009–2010 Northampton Town 29 (0) 2010– Southend United 26 (0) National team‡ 2004–2005 Wales U21 8 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:01, 13 March 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10:17, 11 February 2010 (UTC) (Player info supplied by Wikipedia, for the full article go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Gilbert)
