Cameron Gayle Explained
Cameron Gordon Gayle (born 22 November 1992) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Sutton Coldfield Town.
Career
West Bromwich Albion
Gayle was born in Birmingham and began his career with West Bromwich Albion. In July 2009, Gayle was among eleven academy youngsters to sign scholarships with the club.[3]
He spent a month on loan at Knattspyrnufélagið Víkingur in Iceland in May 2011,[4] [5] where he made one substitute appearance. In May 2012, Gayle signed his first professional contract with West Brom.[6] Ahead of the 2012–13 season, Gayle was allocated the number forty-one shirt.[7]
After his first loan spell at Shrewsbury Town came to an end, Gayle's contract with West Brom was extended for another season after the club decided to take up the option on his contract.[8] On 27 August 2013, he made his only appearance for the senior Albion team, against Newport County in the League Cup, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute.[9]
At the end of the 2013–14 season, Gayle was released by the club.[10]
Shrewsbury Town
On 22 November 2012, Gayle joined Shrewsbury Town on loan,[11] making his debut two days later in a 1–0 loss away to Oldham Athletic.[12] In January 2013 his loan spell at Shrewsbury was extended until the end of the 2012–13 season.[13] He scored his first senior goal in a 2–0 victory over Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park in February,[14] however, he suffered a hamstring injury during a match against Crewe the following month.[15] After returning to training to regain his fitness,[16] Gayle made his first appearance for the club since returning from injury, against Colchester United. The match finished 0–0, which secured Shrewsbury's place in League One for another season.[17]
On 28 November 2013, Gayle signed for Shrewsbury Town for a second loan spell,[18] but this was not extended beyond its initial period with the good form of Ryan Woods restricting Gayle to just two starts and one substitute appearance before he returned to his parent club in January 2014.[19]
Following his release from West Bromwich Albion,[10] Gayle joined Shrewsbury on a permanent basis, signing a two-year deal on 10 July 2014.[20] He started the season as first choice right back under new manager Micky Mellon, however a change in formation saw loanees Jack Grimmer, and later Josh Passley favoured instead. However, he was recalled to the side for a televised away match at Luton Town in January 2015, earning praise from his manager for a "sensational" performance.[21]
Following Shrewsbury's promotion to League One, Gayle's contract was cancelled by mutual consent on 30 June 2015, despite having a year left to run.[22]
Oxford United
Gayle joined Oxford United on an initial one-month deal in November 2015,[23] having previously been coached by manager Michael Appleton as a youngster at West Bromwich Albion.[24] He made his Oxford debut in an FA Cup first-round tie away at Braintree Town.[25]
After making two cup appearances, Gayle extended his deal with Oxford for a further two months, to be spent on loan at Cambridge United.[26] He scored on his Cambridge debut in a 4–2 away win over Morecambe.[27]
Non-League
After returning from his loan at Cambridge, Gayle moved on to non-league Sutton Coldfield Town in February 2016.[28] He transferred to Rushall Olympic ahead of the 2016–17 season, before returning to Sutton Coldfield in September 2016.[29]
Style of play
Gayle can play in either full back position, or at centre back, but was mostly used at Shrewsbury as a right back.[30] Following his permanent transfer to the club, manager Micky Mellon noted his strengths as being his athletic and technical ability, as well as his versatility.[31]
Career statistics
Honours
Shrewsbury Town
Notes and References
- News: Premier League Clubs submit Squad Lists. Premier League . 1 February 2013 . 38 . 24 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304033709/http://www.premierleague.com/content/dam/premierleague/site-content/News/publications/squad-lists/squad-lists-February-2013.pdf . 4 March 2016 .
- Web site: Cameron Gayle. 11v11. 1 December 2015. 30 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151130125323/http://www.11v11.com/players/cameron-gayle-240296/. live.
- News: Departing Daniels signs new deal. Express and Star. 21 July 2009. 10 August 2015. 26 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141226205206/http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2009/07/21/departing-daniels-signs-new-deal/. live.
- Web site: Cameron Gayle – No team Football Club. 2 May 2013. 13 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141013151930/http://www.football.co.uk/profiles/players/cameron_gayle_134975.shtml. live.
- News: Víkingur fær tvo stráka frá WBA. Mbl.is. Icelandic. 7 May 2011. 10 August 2015. 26 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141226211048/http://www.mbl.is/sport/enski/2011/05/07/vikingur_faer_tvo_straka_fra_wba/. live.
- News: West Bromwich Albion: Youngsters earn themselves new deals. Birmingham Mail. 24 May 2012. 10 August 2015. 24 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924051338/http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-bromwich-albion-youngsters-earn-185708. live.
- Web site: Squad numbers 2012/13. West Bromwich Albion F.C.. 20 July 2012. 10 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402172825/http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/squad-number-255999.aspx. 2 April 2015 . live.
- Web site: Rose earns first pro deal. West Bromwich Albion F.C.. 7 June 2013. 10 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20130609094539/http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/rose-earns-first-pro-deal-857096.aspx. 9 June 2013 . live.
- News: West Bromwich Albion 3 – 0 Newport County. BBC Sport. 27 August 2013. 10 August 2015. 31 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160131181011/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23764081. live.
- Web site: Local Baggies quintet earn first pro deals . West Bromwich Albion F.C. . 22 May 2014 . 10 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140524001640/http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/local-baggies-quintet-earn-first-pro-deals-1567958.aspx . 24 May 2014 . dead .
- News: Shrewsbury Town sign West Brom defender Cameron Gayle on loan. BBC Sport. 16 February 2013. 28 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121128024521/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20443730. live.
- News: Oldham 1-0 Shrewsbury. BBC Sport. 23 November 2022. 9 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231009121124/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20374552. live.
- News: West Bromwich Albion: Cameron Gayle extends Shrewsbury loan. BBC Sport. 16 February 2013. 19 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130319180306/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20984469. live.
- News: Tranmere 0–2 Shrewsbury. BBC Sport. 16 February 2013. 23 February 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130223040101/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21438633. live.
- Web site: Gayle could be out for four weeks. Shrewsweb. 19 March 2013. 10 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150810184005/http://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/article/19mar13-gayle-could-be-out-for-four-weeks-723324.aspx. 10 August 2015. live.
- Web site: Fit-again Gayle back in the frame. Shrewsweb. 18 April 2013. 10 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150810184352/http://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/article/18apr13-fit-again-gayle-back-in-the-frame-779429.aspx. 10 August 2015. live.
- Web site: LOAN WATCH: Gayle secures Shrews safety. West Bromwich Albion F.C.. 22 April 2013. 10 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20130426020543/http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/loan-watch-gayle-secures-shrews-safety-786598.aspx. 26 April 2013 . live.
- Web site: Cameron Gayle returns on loan . Shrewsbury Town FC . 28 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131202234431/http://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/article/28nov13-cameron-gayle-returns-on-loan-1202071.aspx. 2 December 2013 . live.
- Web site: Eaves Stays Until End of Season . Shrewsbury Town FC . 6 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140106171746/http://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/article/6jan14-eaves-stays-until-end-of-season-1278422.aspx. 6 January 2014 . live.
- Web site: Cameron Gayle Joins Town. 10 July 2014. 10 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140711062237/http://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/article/10jul14-cameraon-gayle-joins-1737449.aspx. 11 July 2014 . live.
- Web site: Micky Mellon blown over by Gayle force. Shropshire Star. 10 January 2015. 25 January 2015. 28 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150128132932/http://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/2015/01/10/boss-micky-mellon-blown-over-by-gayle-force/. live.
- Web site: Cameron Gayle Departs. Shrewsweb. 30 June 2015. 30 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150630225132/http://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/article/cameron-gayle-departs-2515410.aspx. 30 June 2015 . live.
- Web site: Cameron Gayle: Oxford United sign ex-Shrewsbury defender. BBC Sport. 6 November 2015. 7 November 2015. 10 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231110230841/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34744942. live.
- Web site: New defender joins the U's. Oxford United F.C.. 6 November 2015. 18 November 2015. 19 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151119162200/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/oxford-united-cameron-gayle-2787635.aspx. live.
- Web site: Braintree Town 1–1 Oxford United. BBC Sport. 8 November 2015. 18 November 2015. 20 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151120012804/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34691156. live.
- Web site: Cameron Gayle: Oxford defender joins Cambridge United on loan. BBC Sport. 24 November 2015. 24 November 2015. 10 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231110230851/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/34909500. live.
- Web site: Morecambe 2 Cambridge 4. BBC Sport. 24 November 2015. 24 November 2015. 27 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151127043254/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/34840647. live.
- Web site: Saturday's Transfer List. Evostik Northern Premier League. 10 July 2016. 22 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160822044244/http://www.evostikleague.co.uk/saturdays-transfer-list-29660. live.
- Web site: First Team profiles – Cameron Gayle. Rushall Olympic. 6 November 2016. 7 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161107014429/http://www.rofc.co.uk/teams/FIRST-TEAM/players/47637. live.
- News: West Bromwich Albion: Cameron Gayle signs for Shrewsbury Town. BBC Sport. 10 July 2014. 28 September 2014. 16 August 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140816154941/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28253135. live.
- Web site: Cameron Gayle Joins Town. Shrewsweb. 10 July 2014. 28 September 2014. 11 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140711062237/http://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/article/10jul14-cameraon-gayle-joins-1737449.aspx. live.
- Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy