Gavin Rothery

Gavin Marc Rothery (born 22 September 1987) is an English footballer who played as a midfielder for Pontefract Collieries as well as being a youth team coach at Leeds United. He is a former England U19 international. Playing career Early career Born in Morley, West Yorkshire, Rothery progressed through the Leeds United youth system and was first involved in the first team after being an unused substitute against Rotherham United on 8 May 2005. He was named in the England under-19 team in February 2006 along with Theo Walcott. He agreed a new one-year contract with Leeds in August 2007. Rothery was rated as one of the best prospects at the academy but suffered a major ankle injury which required ankle reconstruction surgery which ultimately became a major setback for his development. After being released by Leeds in April 2008, he signed a short-term contract with Conference Premier team York City on 24 October following a trial. He made his debut as a 90th-minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat to Oxford United. He was released by new manager Martin Foyle on 23 December, after making three appearances for York. He signed for Harrogate Town of the Conference North on 31 December.