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16 Facts About Kerrea Gilbert

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Kerrea Kuche Gilbert was born on 28 February 1987 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a right back.

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However, after injuries to various members of Arsenal's defence, Kerrea Gilbert was drafted in as cover.

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Kerrea Gilbert made his first team debut on 29 November 2005 against Reading in the League Cup, and on 7 December he played in a UEFA Champions League match against Ajax Amsterdam, coming on as a substitute at left back for the injured Lauren.

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Kerrea Gilbert joined Southend United on a six-month loan deal on 30 July 2007.

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Kerrea Gilbert made six appearances for Southend before falling out of favour with manager Steve Tilson.

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On 15 January 2010, Kerrea Gilbert joined Championship side Peterborough United on loan until the end of the season.

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On 13 December 2010, Kerrea Gilbert signed with the Portland Timbers, of Major League Soccer; however, as of March 2011, visa issues prohibited him from obtaining a work permit in the United States and his future with the club remained in question.

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Kerrea Gilbert was offered a 6-month deal at Football League One side, Yeovil Town, after impressing manager Terry Skiverton during pre-season, despite only appearing once in this time.

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Kerrea Gilbert's signing came after a long period of time due to the contract confusions with Portland Timbers.

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Kerrea Gilbert was released at the end of his contract in January 2012 after 9 matches for Yeovil Town.

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On 1 February 2012, Kerrea Gilbert signed for League of Ireland champions Shamrock Rovers for the 2012 season.

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Kerrea Gilbert signed for St Albans City on 10 January 2014, and helped them earn promotion to Conference South, though he wasn't involved in the club's successful playoff campaign.

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Kerrea Gilbert left the Saints by mutual consent at the end of the season.

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Kerrea Gilbert made six appearances for the England under-16 side between 2002 and 2003, scoring once.

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Kerrea Gilbert featured in the Victory Shield, Walkers International Tournament and in the Tournoi de Montaigu.

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Kerrea Gilbert made five appearances for the England under-17 side between 2003 and 2004, playing in the Pepsi International Tournament and the 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifiers.