14 Facts About Peter Gilbert

Peter Gilbert began his career at Birmingham City as a trainee but failed to make a first team appearance.

Peter Gilbert did captain the academy side during his time with the Blues and made many appearances for the reserves.

Peter Gilbert's progress was hampered by a serious knee injury.

Once he signed, Peter Gilbert soon proved himself to be a reliable and steady player and was a mainstay of Argyle's Second Division championship-winning side, playing 40 league games and scoring one goal against Tranmere Rovers.

Peter Gilbert went on to make 10 appearances in the 2006 UEFA Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign.

However, Peter Gilbert made just six appearances for Leicester before being loaned to fellow Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in November 2005.

Peter Gilbert joined Wednesday on a permanent basis in 2006 and, following three years at the club, his contract was terminated by mutual consent on 6 April 2009.

In September 2009, Peter Gilbert had a trial with Conference National side Mansfield Town.

On 8 July 2010 Peter 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 Peter Gilbert to be registered with the Roots Hall club.

Peter Gilbert had previously played under Southend boss Paul Sturrock at Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Argyle.

Peter 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.

Peter Gilbert finally made his debut for the club on 24 August 2010 against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the League Cup.

Peter Gilbert joined Conference National club Lincoln City on non-contract terms in October 2012.

Peter Gilbert went on to sign a short-term contract which was later extended to the end of the season.