Morgaro Gomis

Morgaro Gomis

Gomis signing autographs in Birmingham City's 2011 pre-season
Personal information
Full name Morgaro Lima Gomis[1]
Date of birth (1985-07-14) 14 July 1985
Place of birth Le Blanc-Mesnil, France[2]
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[3][4]
Playing position Defensive midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Motherwell
(on loan from Heart of Midlothian)
Number 17
Youth career
– Montpellier
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2004–2005 Windsor & Eton 18 (1)
2005 Dagenham & Redbridge 0 (0)
2005 Windsor & Eton 5 (0)
2005 Barnet 0 (0)
2005–2006 Lewes 14 (1)
2006–2007 Cowdenbeath 15 (2)
2007–2011 Dundee United 150 (6)
2011–2013 Birmingham City 31 (0)
2013–2014 Dundee United 16 (0)
2014– Heart of Midlothian 51 (1)
2016– → Motherwell (loan) 8 (0)
National team
2009 Senegal 2 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:27, 1 May 2016 (UTC).

† Appearances (goals)

Morgaro Lima Gomis (born 14 July 1985) is a Senegal international professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership side Motherwell, on loan from Heart of Midlothian.

Starting his career in France, Gomis spent most of his early career in English non-League football before moving to Scottish Football League side Cowdenbeath. His performances earned him a move to Dundee United in January 2007, where he exceeded expectations and was young player of the year for 2007–08. He was part of the Dundee United side that won the Scottish Cup in 2010 and was the first African to have played 100 times for the club. He left the club when his contract expired at the end of the 2010–11 season to join Football League Championship side Birmingham City. Gomis left Birmingham City in July 2013, having made 43 appearances for the club. He then rejoined Dundee United for a season before signing for Hearts in 2014.

Although born in Paris and self-identifying as French, Gomis represents Senegal at international level, for whom he qualifies through his Senegalese parents.

Career

Early career

Gomis was at Montpellier in his youth and had unsuccessful trials with Chelsea, Freiburg and Lausanne-Sport.

England

Gomis spent several years playing in English non-League football. In 2004, he signed for Windsor & Eton and featured in 18 league matches, scoring once. In January 2005, Gomis moved to Dagenham & Redbridge[5] but the move quickly became controversial after an agent became involved in a contract row with the club. Gomis left in March 2005 without making an appearance and rejoined Windsor,[6] playing in five matches before the end of the season. Gomis had a short stay with Barnet at the start of the 2005–06 season[7] – where he featured in a matchday squad once as an unused substitute[8] – but his month-to-month contract was not renewed[9] and he moved to Lewes. He made his debut in a 5–2 defeat of Weston-super-Mare on 15 October – the club website's match report suggested that manager Steve King "may well have unearthed another little gem in Morgaro Gomis, whose contribution after arriving on the field as a 55th minute substitute was key to the eventual success."[10] – and played in fourteen Conference South matches, scoring once, during the season.[8]

Cowdenbeath

In July 2006, Gomis moved to Scotland and joined Cowdenbeath who at the time were managed by Mixu Paatelainen.[11] While at the Central Park club, Gomis scored twice: he "floated home a delightful shot from 20 yards high into the visitors' net" in a 4–2 win against Peterhead and a stoppage-time header to secure a 3–2 win at home to Forfar Athletic.[12]

Dundee United

Gomis playing for Dundee United

On 8 December, just four months after his Cowdenbeath debut, Gomis agreed a move to Scottish Premier League side Dundee United and joined in January 2007, signing until the end of the following season. Such was Gomis's earlier-than-expected impact – manager Craig Levein had said upon signing him that he would not go straight into the first team[13] – that he was given a two-year extension to his contract in September 2007.[14] In January 2009, Gomis received a further extension to his contract. Gomis received the first winner's medal of his senior career as a member of the Dundee United squad that won the 2010 Scottish Cup Final against Ross County.[15]

In April 2011, manager Peter Houston indicated that he expected Gomis to leave at the end of the season because the club was unable to match the player's demands.[16]

Birmingham City

On 16 June 2011, Championship club Birmingham City completed the signing of free agent Gomis on a two-year deal.[17] He made his debut in the Football League on the opening day of the 2011–12 season, playing the whole of a 2–1 defeat at Derby County.[18] At home to Millwall, Gomis, described by the Telegraph's reporter as "combin[ing] industry with silky passes from his deep-lying central midfield position", played a "deliciously weighted pass" behind the defence from which Jean Beausejour crossed for Chris Wood to open the scoring.[19]

In May 2013, Birmingham confirmed that they were not going to take up their option to extend Gomis' contract, so he was to leave the club at the end of the season when his existing deal expired.[20]

Return to Dundee United

After training with the club for several weeks, Gomis rejoined Dundee United on 10 October 2013; he signed a contract until the end of the 2013–14 season.[21] He made his first appearance on 26 October, in a 4–0 victory against St Mirren.[22] On 12 April 2014, he came on as a substitute in the Scottish Cup semifinal at Ibrox as United defeated Rangers 3–1, progressing to the final,[23] in which he was an unused substitute as Dundee United lost 2-0 to St Johnstone.[24] With John Rankin and Paul Paton an established pairing in midfield, Gomis struggled for game time.[25] He made only five starts and sixteen substitute appearances in all competitions,[22] and was among nine players to be released by the club upon expiry of their contracts at the end of the season.[26]

Heart of Midlothian

On 12 June 2014, Gomis signed for Heart of Midlothian on a three-year contract, becoming the first signing under new management of Robbie Neilson, as well as the first signing since Hearts came out of administration.[27] On 30 November, he was sent off in the eighth minute of Hearts' Scottish Cup fourth-round match at home to Celtic for a two-footed challenge on Scott Brown; Hearts lost the match 4–0.[28]

In February 2016, Gomis moved on loan to fellow Scottish Premiership club Motherwell until the end of the season.[29][30]

International career

In March 2009, Gomis received his first international call-up, being named in Senegal's squad for friendly matches against Oman and Iran.[31] Having been born in France of Senegalese parents, Gomis had always considered himself to be French, but was reportedly "flattered and surprised" by the call-up. Having initially said he would consider carefully whether to accept,[32] he later announced his decision to play for Senegal. He made his debut that week in the starting eleven against Oman, a 2–0 defeat, and played as a substitute in the 1–1 draw with Iran.[33]

Career statistics

As of match played 30 April 2016
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Windsor and Eton 2004–05[34] Isthmian League Premier Div. 23 1 — 23 1
Lewes 2005–06[8] Conference South141—141
Cowdenbeath 2006–07[35] Scottish League Second Div.15200202[lower-alpha 1]0192
Dundee United 2006–07[35] Scottish Premier League12000——120
2007–08[36] Scottish Premier League3613051—442
2008–09[37] Scottish Premier League3702040—430
2009–10[38] Scottish Premier League3146020—394
2010–11[39][40] Scottish Premier League34140202[lower-alpha 2]0421
Total 1506150131201807
Birmingham City 2011–12[41] Championship16050102[lower-alpha 2]0240
2012–13[42] Championship1502020—190
Total 310703020430
Dundee United 2013–14[22] Scottish Premiership1604010—210
Heart of Midlothian 2014–15[43] Scottish Championship34110101[lower-alpha 1]0371
2015–16[44] Scottish Premiership1700040—210
Total 511105010581
Motherwell (loan) 2015–16[44] Scottish Premiership80———80
Career total 308112702417036612
  1. 1 2 Appearances in Scottish League Challenge Cup
  2. 1 2 Appearances in UEFA Europa League

Honours

Dundee United
Heart of Midlothian

References

  1. ↑ "Professional retain lists & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. May 2013. p. 4. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  2. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 428. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  3. ↑ "Player profiles: Morgaro Gomis". Birmingham City F.C. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012.
  4. ↑ "1st team: Morgaro Gomis". Dundee United F.C. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  5. ↑ "Daggers snap up midfielder Gomis". BBC Sport. 21 January 2005. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  6. ↑ "Deadline day news: Gomissing, Gone!". DiggerDagger.com. 1 April 2005. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "Fifth signing". Barnet F.C. 5 August 2005. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  8. 1 2 3 "Player Details: Season 2005-2006: Morgaro Gomis". SoccerFactsUK. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
  9. ↑ Hartney, Oakley (September 2005). "Barnet duo extend contracts". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  10. ↑ "15th October – Lewes 5 Weston Super Mare 2". Lewes F.C. 15 October 2005. Archived from the original on 3 January 2006.
  11. ↑ "Gomis wins deal at Central Park". BBC Sport. 19 July 2006. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  12. ↑ "Report archive". Cowdenbeath F.C. Archived from the original on 29 March 2007.
  13. ↑ "Gomis makes Dundee United switch". BBC Sport. 8 September 2006. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  14. ↑ "Gomis extends Dundee Utd contract". BBC Sport. 18 September 2007. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  15. ↑ McGuigan, Thomas (15 May 2010). "Dundee Utd 3–0 Ross County". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  16. ↑ "Conway, Buaben and Gomis to leave Dundee United". BBC Sport. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  17. ↑ "Birmingham City sign midfielder Morgaro Gomis". BBC Sport. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  18. ↑ "Derby 2–1 Birmingham". BBC Sport. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
  19. ↑ Haugstad, Thore (11 September 2011). "Birmingham City 3 Millwall 0: match report". The Telegraph. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  20. ↑ Tattum, Colin (5 May 2013). "Blues release four senior players but five are offered new deals". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
  21. ↑ "Morgaro Gomis makes Tannadice return". BBC Sport. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  22. 1 2 3 "Games played by Morgaro Gomis in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  23. ↑ Wilson, Richard (12 April 2014). "Rangers 1-3 Dundee United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  24. ↑ "Scottish Cup Final: St Johnstone 2–0 Dundee United". BBC Sport. 17 May 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  25. ↑ Duthie, Tom (23 May 2014). "Gomis may be on way to Jam Tarts". Evening Telegraph (Dundee). Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  26. ↑ "Dundee Utd: Gavin Gunning, Mark Millar and Morgaro Gomis exit". BBC Sport. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  27. ↑ "Gomis signs on". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 12 June 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  28. ↑ Southwick, Andrew (30 November 2014). "Hearts 0-4 Celtic". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
  29. ↑ "Gomis goes out on loan". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  30. ↑ "Gomis makes Motherwell move". Motherwell F.C. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  31. ↑ "International call-ups". Dundee United F.C. 16 March 2009. Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2009.
  32. ↑ Roache, Ian (17 March 2009). "Gomis considers shock cap call from Senegal". The Courier (Dundee). Retrieved 17 March 2009.
  33. ↑ "Dundee United veut garder Morgaro Gomis" [Dundee United want to keep Morgaro Gomis] (in French). Agence de Presse Sénégalaise. 16 July 2009. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  34. ↑ "Player Details: Season 2004-2005: Morgaro Gomis". SoccerFactsUK. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
  35. 1 2 "Games played by Morgaro Gomis in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
  36. ↑ "Games played by Morgaro Gomis in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
  37. ↑ "Games played by Morgaro Gomis in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
  38. ↑ "Games played by Morgaro Gomis in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
  39. ↑ "Games played by Morgaro Gomis in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
  40. ↑ "UEFA Europa League: History: 2010/11: Dundee United". UEFA. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  41. ↑ "Games played by Morgaro Gomis in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
  42. ↑ "Games played by Morgaro Gomis in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
  43. ↑ "Games played by Morgaro Gomis in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  44. 1 2 "Games played by Morgaro Gomis in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 May 2016.

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