was afforded by the week-to-week deal with Oldham, he left before the 1 September transfer deadline to allow him the chance to find a permanent club. In September 2009, Gilbert had a trial with Conference National side Mansfield Town. After a two-week trial spell in which he played the whole of a reserve game, he signed for League Two club Northampton Town in November until the end of the 2009–10 season. On 8 July 2010 Gilbert signed a pre contract agreement with Southend United due to the club being under a transfer embargo, on 6 August 2010 Southend's embargo was lifted allowing Gilbert to be registered with the Roots Hall club. Gilbert had previously played under Southend boss Paul Sturrock at Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Argyle. Gilbert picked up an ankle injury in a pre season game against Derby County which forced him to miss the start of the league season. He finally made his debut for the club on 24 August 2010 against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the League Cup. Gilbert made his league debut in Southend's 2–0 win against Bradford City on 27 August 2010. After a 2011–12 season which ended in playoff defeat, the club did not offer Gilbert a new contract. Gilbert joined Conference National club Lincoln City on non-contract terms in October 2012. He went on to sign a short-term contract which was later extended to the end of the season. At the end of March, he joined Dagenham & Redbridge on loan until the end of the season. In January 2014, he signed for Northern Premier League First Division South club Goole, managed by his former teammate Curtis Woodhouse. Later that year, he travelled to California where he played in two friendly matches for USL Pro club Sacramento Republic. Coaching career After the end of his playing career, Gilbert joined West Bromwich Albion Academy as a coach. Working with various age groups over an eight-year spell – ultimately acting as U18s manager from 2019 to 2022. In August 2022, Gilbert joined Aston Villa Academy as an Under-21s coach. Honours Plymouth Argyle Football League Second Division: 2003–04 Career statistics References External links 1983 births Living people Footballers from Newcastle upon Tyne English footballers Welsh footballers Wales under-21 international footballers Association football defenders Birmingham City F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Leicester City F.C. players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Doncaster Rovers F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players