Simon Gillett
{{Short description|English footballer (born 1985)}}
{{for|the Australian lightweight rower|Simon Gillett (rower)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Use British English|date=June 2013}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Simon Gillett
| image = Simon Gillett.jpg
| image_size = 180
| fullname = Simon James Gillett
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1985|11|6}}
| birth_place = Oxford, England
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=6}}
| position = Midfielder
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 2000–2005 | youthclubs1 = Southampton
| years1 = 2005–2010 | clubs1 = Southampton | caps1 = 31 | goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2005 | clubs2 = → Walsall (loan) | caps2 = 2 | goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2006 | clubs3 = → Blackpool (loan) | caps3 = 14 | goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2006–2007 | clubs4 = → AFC Bournemouth (loan) | caps4 = 7 | goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2007 | clubs5 = → Blackpool (loan) | caps5 = 17 | goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2007 | clubs6 = → Yeovil Town (loan) | caps6 = 4 | goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2009 | clubs7 = → Doncaster Rovers (loan) | caps7 = 11 | goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2010–2012 | clubs8 = Doncaster Rovers | caps8 = 68 | goals8 = 4
| years9 = 2012–2014 | clubs9 = Nottingham Forest | caps9 = 25 | goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2013–2014 | clubs10 = → Bristol City (loan) | caps10 = 23 | goals10 = 2
| years11 = 2014–2016 | clubs11 = Yeovil Town | caps11 = 23 | goals11 = 1
| years12 = 2016 | clubs12 = → Peterborough United (loan) | caps12 = 5 | goals12 = 0
| totalcaps = 230 | totalgoals = 9
}}
Simon James Gillett (born 6 November 1985) is an English former professional footballer. A midfielder, he played for nine different clubs between 2005 and 2016, most of them loan spells.
Club career
=Southampton=
Born in Oxford, England, Gillett started his career at Southampton Academy since 2000{{cite news|title=Gillett puts his Burley hell behind him|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/2421634.Gillett_puts_his_Burley_hell_behind_him/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=9 August 2008|access-date=10 August 2016}} and progressed through the academy and the reserve.{{cite news|title=KIDS' CAUSE FOR CONCERN|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5602297.KIDS__CAUSE_FOR_CONCERN/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=5 November 2002|access-date=10 August 2016}}{{cite news|title=Young Simon is a shining light|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5576715.Young_Simon_is_a_shining_light/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=17 March 2004|access-date=10 August 2016}}
After recovering from an injury, he made his Southampton first-team debut against Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup in 2006, coming on for an Injured David Prutton after just 30 minutes of the game played. Southampton won 1–0 with Kenwyne Jones the goal scorer.{{cite news|title=Kenwyne The King|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5641725.Kenwyne_The_King/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=28 January 2006|access-date=10 August 2016}} At the end of the 2005–06 season, Gillett was offered a new contract by the club, which he then signed a contract, keeping him until 2008.{{cite news|title=Pahars leads trio to leave Saints|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/4969088.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 May 2006|access-date=10 August 2016}}
After his loan spell at Yeovil Town came to an end, Gillett made his league debut for the club, where he came on as a substitute for goal scorer Stern John in the late minutes, in a 1–0 win over Leicester City on 15 March 2008.{{cite news|title=Southampton 1 – 0 Leicester City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7285096.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 March 2008|access-date=10 August 2016}} After making another appearance towards the end of the 2007–08 season, Gillett was awarded with a contract extension, keeping him until 2010.{{cite news|title=Gillett pens two-year Saints deal|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/7465237.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 June 2008|access-date=10 August 2016}}
The 2008–09 season saw Gillett's expectation to make a breakthrough in the first team under the management of Jan Poortvliet.{{cite news|title=Golden chance for youngsters|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/2376741.Golden_chance_for_youngsters/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=3 July 2008|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett made his first start for the club in the opening game of the season, playing 90 minutes, in a 2–1 loss against Cardiff City.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Cardiff City 2 – 1 Southampton|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/reports/reports0809/2424418.Cardiff_City_2_Saints_1/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=12 August 2008|access-date=10 August 2016}} He began to get first team football for numbers of games until he suffered injuries{{cite news|title=Gillett boost for Poortvliet|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/3724490.Gillett_boost_for_Poortvliet/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=3 October 2008|access-date=10 August 2016}}{{cite news|title=Jan to pick the same XI shock!|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/3874702.Jan_to_pick_the_same_XI_shock_/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=25 November 2008|access-date=10 August 2016}}{{cite news|title=Gillett injury hits Southampton|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/7972003.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 March 2009|access-date=10 August 2016}} and suspension.{{cite news|title=Reshuffle on the cards as Saints' injury problems deepen|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/3807135.Reshuffle_on_the_cards_as_Saints__injury_problems_deepen/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=31 October 2008|access-date=10 August 2016}} Even after making his return from injury, Gillettt was unable to help the club survive relegation in the Football League Championship.
In the 2009–10 season, Gillett made his first appearance of the season, where he played 15 minutes, in a 1–1 draw against Millwall.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Southampton 1 – 1 Millwall|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/4536569.Saints_kick_off_with_a_draw/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=8 August 2009|access-date=10 August 2016}} However, Gillett's first team opportunities became increasingly limited under the management of Alan Pardew and never played for the club again after his Johnstone Paint Cup final appearance. Ending his 10-year stay at the club with a winners medal. On 15 May 2010 he was released from Southampton.{{cite news|url=http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2052802,00.html|title=Released And Retained List|publisher=Southampton F.C. |date=15 May 2010|access-date=15 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100518081039/http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2052802,00.html|archive-date=18 May 2010 |url-status=live}}{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/8167877.Thirteen_players_released_by_Saints/?ref=twt |title=Southampton reveal retain and released lists of players |newspaper=Daily Echo |date=15 May 2010 |access-date=15 May 2010 }}
=Loan spells=
On 30 September 2005, Gillett gained his first team experience when he was loaned out to League One side Walsall on a month deal loan.{{cite news|title=Gillett leaves Saints for Walsall|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/4298674.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 September 2005|access-date=10 August 2016}} The next day, Gillett made his Walsall debut, where he played for 64 minutes, in a 3–2 loss against Port Vale.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/4278192.stm|title=Port Vale 3-2 Walsall |date=1 October 2005|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=10 August 2016}} After making another appearance, Gillett returned to his parent club soon after suffering an injury.{{cite news|title=Merson backs young-guns to fire Walsall|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/merson-backs-young-guns-to-fire-walsall-14230|newspaper=Birmingham Mail|date=14 October 2005|access-date=10 August 2016}}
On 9 August 2006, Gillett was loaned out to Blackpool on a one-month deal.{{cite news|title=Gillett joins Blackpool on loan|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/4776183.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2006|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett then made his Blackpool debut on 12 August 2006, in a 1–0 loss against Rotherham United.{{cite news|title=Blackpool 0 – 1 Rotherham United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/5248292.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 August 2006|access-date=10 August 2006}} After extending his loan spell at the club for two months,{{cite news|title=Blackpool to hold on to Gillett|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/5323890.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 September 2006|access-date=10 August 2016}} It was with the Fylde Coast club that he scored his first league goal, on 12 September, in a 1–1 draw with Chesterfield at Bloomfield Road.{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/5330032.stm |title=Blackpool 1–1 Chesterfield |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 September 2006 |access-date=29 December 2014 }} The following month, on 21 October, he was sent off in the Seasiders' 2–1 win at Crewe Alexandra, which turns out to be his last appearance for the club.{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/6050580.stm |title=Crewe 1–2 Blackpool |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 October 2014 |access-date=29 December 2014 }} After making fourteen appearances, Gillett returned to his parent club.{{cite news|title=Shaun on standby .... as Pool keeper|url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/shaun-on-standby-as-pool-keeper-1-403648|newspaper=Blackpool Gazette|date=6 November 2006|access-date=10 August 2016}}
Weeks after returning to his parent club, on 23 November 2006, he moved on loan to AFC Bournemouth until the New Year.{{cite web | title=The loan arranger | work=saintsfc.co.uk | url=http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=7772 | access-date=24 November 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929091315/http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=7772|archive-date=29 September 2007 |url-status=live}} Gillett made his Bournemouth debut on 25 November 2006, playing 90 minutes, in a 0–0 draw against Bradford City.{{cite news|title=Luck is not on Bond's side, but a point taken|url=http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/1042732.Luck_is_not_on_Bond___s_side__but_a_point_taken/|publisher=Bournemouth Echo|date=25 November 2006|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett then scored his first Bournemouth goal on 23 December 2006 against his former club, Blackpool and saw Bournemouth lost 3–1.{{cite news|title=Bournemouth 1 – 3 Blackpool|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/6185513.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 December 2006|access-date=10 August 2016}} After making seven appearances and scoring once in total, Gillett returned to his parent club after suffering from ankle injury and in addition to being recalled.{{cite news|title=Josh may be set to leave Cherries|url=http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/1104426.Josh_may_be_set_to_leave_Cherries/|publisher=Bournemouth Echo|date=4 January 2007|access-date=10 August 2016}}{{cite news|title=Burley's injury crisis ahead of Torquay trip|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/1104702.Burley_s_injury_crisis_ahead_of_Torquay_trip/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=5 January 2007|access-date=10 August 2016}}
Having previously said he would like to return to the club,{{cite news|title=Gillett: My debt to pool|url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/gillett-my-debt-to-pool-1-403703|newspaper=Blackpool Gazette|date=8 November 2006|access-date=10 August 2016}} it was announced on 30 January 2007, Gillett returned to Blackpool on loan until the end of the 2006–07 season.{{cite web | title=Saints' Gillett back at Blackpool | publisher=BBC Sport | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/6315217.stm | access-date=30 January 2007 | date=30 January 2007}} Gillett's first game after signing for the club on loan spell came on 3 February 2007, in a 3–1 loss against Blackpool.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Blackpool 1 – 3 Brentford|url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpool-1-brentford-3-1-405713|newspaper=Blackpool Gazette|date=3 February 2007|access-date=10 August 2016}} After making seventeen appearances, Gillett remained at the club for the club's play-offs{{cite news|title=Rhys Races Rach|url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/rhys-races-rach-1-410810|newspaper=Blackpool Gazette|date=9 May 2007|access-date=10 August 2016}} and on 27 May 2007 he came on as a last-minute substitute in the Seasiders' League One play-off final victory over Yeovil Town at Wembley.{{cite web | title=Yeovil 0–2 Blackpool | publisher=BBC Sport | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/6686991.stm | access-date=27 May 2007 | date=27 May 2007}}
On 20 September 2007, he joined League One side Yeovil Town on loan, initially for a month.{{cite news|title=Yeovil Town complete double loan swoop|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/yeovil/7006570.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 September 2007|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett made his Yeovil Town debut on 22 September 2007, in a 2–1 loss against Brighton & Hove Albion.{{cite news|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 2 – 1 Yeovil Town|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/6996366.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 September 2007}} Gillett went on to make four appearances for the club before returning to his parent club.
=Doncaster Rovers=
Gillett joined championship club Doncaster Rovers on 12 October 2009 on a two-month loan.{{cite web |title= Gillett joins Doncaster Rovers | work=Doncaster Rovers Website| url=http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10329~1824005,00.html | access-date=12 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222025330/http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10329~1824005,00.html |archive-date=22 February 2012 |url-status=live}} Gillett made his Doncaster Rovers debut five days later on 17 October 2009, in a 1–0 loss against Barnsley.{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers 0 – 1 Barnsley|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8302356.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 October 2009|access-date=10 August 2016}} His good performance saw Doncaster Rovers keen on signing him on a free transfer.{{cite news|title=Simon Gillett in talks with Doncaster Rovers over free transfer|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/4840660.Doncaster_offer_Gillett_a_contract/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=8 January 2010|access-date=10 August 2016}} However, this never happened and returned to his parent club the following month, where he made a total of eleven appearances for the club.{{cite news|title=Gillett could be loaned again|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/4992852.Gillett_could_be_loaned_again/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=6 February 2010|access-date=10 August 2016}}
On 5 July 2010, Gillett agreed to join Doncaster Rovers subject to a medical, with the deal being completed on the evening of 7 July. Gillett signed a 2-year contract with Doncaster, and was assigned the shirt number 18.{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers sign Gillett|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/doncaster/8799546.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 July 2010|access-date=10 August 2016}} His second Doncaster debut came in a 2–0 win away to Preston North End; Gillett however, was sent off late on in the match, for two bookable offences.{{cite news|title=Preston North End 0–2 Doncaster Rovers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8881662.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=8 August 2010|date=7 August 2010}} On 18 September 2010, he scored his first goal for Doncaster Rovers in a 2–2 draw with Watford.{{cite news|title=Watford 2 – 2 Doncaster Rovers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8981909.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 September 2010|access-date=10 August 2016}} However, Gillett missed most of the season, with just twenty–two appearances, due to injury.{{cite news|title=Keegan set to start|url=http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/keegan-set-to-start-1-3006059|newspaper=Doncaster Free Press|date=25 January 2011|access-date=10 August 2016}}{{cite news|title=Rovers game is on|url=http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/rovers-game-is-on-1-3103465|newspaper=Doncaster Free Press|date=22 February 2011|access-date=10 August 2016}}
The 2011–12 season saw Gillett regained his first team place at the start of the season and scored his first Doncaster Rovers goal on 27 September 2011 against Hull City.{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers 1 – 1 Hull City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14982546.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 September 2011|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett then scored his second goal for the club on Portsmouth on 22 October 2011.{{cite news|title=Portsmouth 3 – 1 Doncaster Rovers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15319289.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 October 2011|access-date=10 August 2016}} On 3 December 2011, Gillett played against Southampton for the first time in his career, as Doncaster Rovers won 1–0.{{cite news|title=Simon Gillett warns Doncaster about Saints' attacking prowess|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/9398857.Gillett___s_warning_about_Saints__attacking_style/|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=3 December 2011|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett later scored the third goal of the season on 21 April 2012, in a 2–0 win over Coventry City.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 0 – 2 Doncaster Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17711663|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 April 2012|access-date=10 August 2016}} The 2011–12 season saw Gillett established himself in the first team at Doncaster Rovers and played every match throughout the season, as the club were relegated to League One.{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers relegated to League One: Paul Goodwin's verdict|url=http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/doncaster-rovers-relegated-to-league-one-paul-goodwin-s-verdict-1-4452612|newspaper=Doncaster Free Press|date=16 April 2012|access-date=10 August 2016}} Despite Doncaster Rovers' relegation, Gillett was awarded for the South Yorkshire Writers' Player of the Season.{{cite news|title=Free Agent|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11734/7949994/free-agent|publisher=Sky Sports|date=30 July 2012|access-date=10 August 2016}} However, Gillett was released by the club.{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers release a dozen players|url=http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/rovers-release-a-dozen-players-1-4564078|newspaper=Doncaster Free Press|date=18 May 2012|access-date=10 August 2016}}
After leaving the club, Gillett returned to Doncaster Rovers when he went to training for the pre-season friendly.{{cite news|title=Back on duty: Doncaster Rovers return to training|url=http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/back-on-duty-doncaster-rovers-return-to-training-1-4717265|newspaper=Doncaster Free Press|date=16 July 2012|access-date=10 August 2016}} However, Gillett stated he ruled out on re-joining Doncaster Rovers.{{cite news|title= Latest news: Gillett hints at end of time with Doncaster Rovers|url=http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/rovers-news/latest-news-gillett-hints-at-end-of-time-with-doncaster-rovers-1-4714162|newspaper=Doncaster Free Press|date=6 July 2012|access-date=10 August 2016}}
=Nottingham Forest=
On 4 August 2012 it was announced he joined Nottingham Forest to team up with former Manager Sean O'Driscoll.{{cite news|title=Midfielder Simon Gillett joins Nottingham Forest on free transfer|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19135405|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 August 2012|access-date=10 August 2016}}
After missing out, due to injury,{{cite web|url=http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/debuts-for-simon-and-sam-316456.aspx|title=Debuts For Simon And Sam?|publisher=Nottingham Forest F.C.|date=17 August 2012|access-date=10 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810152745/http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/debuts-for-simon-and-sam-316456.aspx|archive-date=10 August 2016|url-status=live}} Gillett made his Nottingham Forest debut, making first start and playing 90 minutes, in a 1–0 win over Bristol City.{{cite news|title=Nottingham Forest 1 – 0 Bristol City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19221320|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 August 2012|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett established himself in the first team at Nottingham Forest under the management of Sean O'Driscoll until his sacking in late-December.{{cite news|title=Nottingham Forest: O'Driscoll sacking surprises Gillett|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20853227|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 December 2012|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett soon lost his first team place under the management of Alex McLeish and Billy Davies later in the season, as he made twenty–five appearances for the club.{{cite news|title=Nottm Forest vs Bolton: Full-strength Forest for Davies' return|url=http://www.nottinghampost.com/nottm-forest-vs-bolton-strength-forest-davies/story-18157526-detail/story.html|newspaper=Nottingham Post|date=2 August 2013|access-date=10 August 2016}}
In the 2013–14 season, Gillett was rarely in the first team at Nottingham Forest, having been frozen out{{cite news|title= Garry Birtles: Forest may top the disciplinary table, but they should change nothing|url=http://www.nottinghampost.com/garry-birtles-forest-disciplinary-table-change/story-19913252-detail/story.html|newspaper=Nottingham Post|date=10 October 2013|access-date=10 August 2016}} and made his first appearance of the season, in a 2–1 win over Millwall in the second round of the League Cup after the game went extra time.{{cite news|title=Nottingham Forest 2 – 1 Millwall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23776510 |publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 August 2013|access-date=10 August 2016}} At the end of the season, Gillett was released by the club upon expiry to his contract.{{cite news|title=Nottingham Forest release seven including Greening and Moussi|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27587575|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 May 2014|access-date=10 August 2016}}
=Bristol City=
With first team opportunities at Nottingham Forest increasingly limited, it was announced on 31 October 2013, Gillett signed for League One side Bristol City on loan until 28 January 2014{{cite web|last=Lambell|first=Ashley|title=Simon Seals City Switch|url=http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/simon-seals-city-switch-1145194.aspx|publisher=Nottingham Forest FC|access-date=31 October 2013|date=31 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102080407/http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/simon-seals-city-switch-1145194.aspx|archive-date=2 November 2013 |url-status=live}}
Gillett made his Bristol City debut on 2 November 2013, where he came on as a substitute for Ryan Taylor, in a 1–1 draw Oldham Athletic.{{cite news|title=Bristol City 1 – 1 Oldham Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24681099|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 November 2013|access-date=10 August 2016}} His playing time at Bristol City would subsequently extended to the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Gillett staying with Robins|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9114674/gillett-staying-with-robins|publisher=Sky Sports|date=13 January 2014|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett went on to score his first Bristol City goal from a wonder strike on 1 March 2014, in a 2–1 win over Gillingham.{{cite news|title=Bristol City 2 – 1 Gillingham|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26300188|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 March 2014|access-date=10 August 2016}} After the match, Gillett described this as "his best goal yet".{{cite web|url=http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20140303-gillettpostgills-1393953.aspx|title=My best goal yet – Gillett|publisher=Bristol City F.C.|date=3 April 2014|access-date=10 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810161547/http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20140303-gillettpostgills-1393953.aspx |archive-date=10 August 2016|url-status=live}} After serving a two match ban,{{cite web|url=http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20140401-gillettban-1460635.aspx|title=Gillett gets two-game ban|publisher=Bristol City F.C.|date=1 April 2014|access-date=10 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810161656/http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20140401-gillettban-1460635.aspx|archive-date=10 August 2016|url-status=live}} Gillett returned to the first team and scored his second Bristol City goal in the last game of the season, in a 1– 1 draw against Crawley Town.{{cite news|title=Crawley Town 1 – 1 Bristol City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27169126|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 May 2014|access-date=10 August 2016}} At the end of the season, Gillett returned to his parent club.{{cite web|url=http://www.bcfc.co.uk//news/article/20140507-retainedlist-1539186.aspx|title=City announce retained list|publisher=Bristol City F.C.|date=5 July 2014|access-date=10 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511045819/http://www.bcfc.co.uk//news/article/20140507-retainedlist-1539186.aspx|archive-date=11 May 2016 |url-status=live}}
=Yeovil Town=
On 7 August 2014, Gillett re-signed for Yeovil Town on a two-year contract, who just recently relegated from the Championship.{{cite news|url=http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/070814-gillett-signs-1810938.aspx |title=Gillett signs two year contract|publisher=Yeovil Town F.C. |date=7 August 2014|access-date=7 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328140220/http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/070814-gillett-signs-1810938.aspx |archive-date=28 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}
Gillett made his Yeovil Town debut in the opening game of the season, making his first start and playing 90 minutes, in a 3–0 loss against his former club, Doncaster Rovers.{{cite news|title=Yeovil Town 0 – 3 Doncaster Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28646743|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2014|access-date=10 August 2016}} Three days later, Gillett scored his first Yeovil Town goal in the first round of League Cup, in a 2–1 loss against Gillingham.{{cite news|title=Yeovil Town 1 – 2 Gillingham|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28652599|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 August 2014|access-date=10 August 2016}} However, Gillett suffered an injury that kept him out throughout September.{{cite web|url=http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/20140905-bradfordcity-yeoviltown-preview-1899196.aspx|title=PREVIEW: BRADFORD CITY V YEOVIL TOWN|publisher=Yeovil Town F.C.|date=5 September 2014|access-date=10 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810163546/http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/20140905-bradfordcity-yeoviltown-preview-1899196.aspx|archive-date=10 August 2016|url-status=dead}} After making his first team return in a 2–0 against Milton Keynes Dons on 4 October 2014,{{cite news|title=Milton Keynes Dons 2 – 0 Yeovil Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29388831|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 October 2014|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett then scored his first league goal on 13 December 2014, in a 4–0 win over Oldham Athletic{{cite news|title=Oldham Athletic 0 – 4 Yeovil Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30357077|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 December 2014|access-date=10 August 2016}} and three days later, on 16 December 2014, Gillett scored again in the second round replay, in a 2–0 win over Accrington Stanley{{cite news|title=Yeovil Town 2 – 0 Accrington Stanley|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30390297|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 December 2014|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett continued to be in the first team until he suffered a knee injury that kept him out for the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=Yeovil Town lose Simon Gillett for remainder of season|url=http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/yeovil-lose-gillett-remainder-season/story-25911077-detail/story.html|publisher=Somerset Live|date=23 January 2015|access-date=10 August 2016}}
In his second season at Yeovil Town, Gillett switched shirt from 23 to 18.{{cite web|url=https://www.ytfc.net/squad-numbers-finalised-ahead-of-season-opener/|title= SQUAD NUMBERS FINALISED AHEAD OF SEASON OPENER|publisher=Yeovil Town F.C.|date=4 August 2015|access-date=10 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150807162509/http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/squad-numbers-finalised-ahead-of-season-opener-2592935.aspx|archive-date=7 August 2015 |url-status=live}} Gillett continued rehabilitating from his injury throughout the year and wasn't until in mid-December when he was one step closer from full recovery{{cite web|url=https://www.ytfc.net/preview-leyton-orient-v-yeovil-town/|title=PREVIEW: LEYTON ORIENT V YEOVIL TOWN|publisher=Yeovil Town F.C.|date=18 December 2015|access-date=10 August 2016}} and made his first appearance of the season, appearing as an un-used substitute bench in the FA Replay against Carlisle United.{{cite news|title= Yeovil Town could see the return of Simon Gillett and Kevin Dawson in the FA Cup replay|url=http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/yeovil-return-gillett-dawson-fa-cup-replay/story-28556118-detail/story.html|publisher=Somerset Live|date=19 January 2016|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett then made his first appearance of the season on 30 January 2016, where he came on as a substitute for Liam Walsh in the 82nd minute, in a 3–2 win over Wimbledon.{{cite news|title=AFC Wimbledon 3 – 2 Yeovil Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35389615|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 January 2016|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett went on to make six appearances for the club.
On 5 March 2016, Gillett joined League One side Peterborough United on a one-month loan deal.{{cite web |url=http://www.theposh.com/news/article/gillett-2989761.aspx |title=Gillett joins on short term loan deal |work=theposh.com|publisher=Peterborough United F.C. |date=5 March 2016 |access-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513070910/http://www.theposh.com/news/article/gillett-2989761.aspx|archive-date=13 May 2016 |url-status=live}} Gillett made his Peterborough United debut on the same day, where he made his first start, in a 1–1 draw against Wigan Athletic.{{cite news|title=Wigan Athletic 1 – 1 Peterborough United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35675599|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 March 2016|access-date=10 August 2016}} Gillett then extended his loan spell with Peterborough United until the end of April and went on to make five appearances for the club.{{cite web|url=http://www.theposh.com/news/article/rochdale-3048498.aspx|title=Posh v Rochdale: Match Preview|publisher=Peterborough United F.C.|date=8 April 2016|access-date=10 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810182945/http://www.theposh.com/news/article/rochdale-3048498.aspx|archive-date=10 August 2016|url-status=live}}
Upon returning to his parent club, Gillett was informed that he was released by Yeovil at the end of the 2015–16 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.ytfc.net/way-announces-retained-list/ |title=Way announced retained list |publisher=Yeovil Town F.C. |date=16 May 2016 |access-date=16 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809022015/http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/way-announces-retained-list-3114549.aspx|archive-date=9 August 2016 |url-status=live}} Gillett later confirmed his departure via Twitter.{{cite news|title=Former Southampton and Nottingham Forest midfielder Simon Gillett confirms Yeovil Town exit|url=http://www.legacywesterngazette.co.uk/southampton-nottingham-forest-midfielder-simon/story-29253495-detail/story.html|work=Legacy Western Gazette|date=10 May 2016|access-date=10 August 2016}}
Career statistics
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Honours
References
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External links
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