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Barnsley Football Club is saddened to learn of the recent passing of our former player Martin Gorry (68).
A player who emerged through the youth system at Oakwell, left-back Martin Gorry had an impressive start to life as a professional, going on to make 34 league appearances for the Reds before - in 1977 - a move to Newcastle United at just 21-years-old.
The Derby-born defender made just one appearance for the Geordies, but enjoyed a spell at another North East outfit, Hartlepool United where he was named the club's Player of the Year for 1979.
Gorry emigrated to New Zealand a couple of years later and became a legendary figure with Rotorua City, playing in his adopted homeland up until 1991.
Martin passed away in Rotorua earlier this month. As a Club, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Remember Martin very well a name that always springs to mind in relation to the left back position at Oakwell.
We didn’t see the best of Martin as like many others moved on at a young age.
RIP Martin.
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Sad news , at the time he played for us he was one of my favourite players , I was delighted for him when he got a big move to Newcastle which at the time helped us out big time financially & gave him the opportunity his ability deserved , RIP Martin , you have been taken too young , condolences to your family , you will always be remembered .
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A think Eths mentioned him a bit agu on here cos ad mistaken him fo Dean Gorre when we wo on abart ex players
RIP
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I think I did Pass.
Sad loss RIP Martin, thoughts are with your family.
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Cracking attacking left back which was a bit of novelty in the mid 70's .
Martin would have been brilliant in Duff's team of today .
RIP Martin once a red always a red .
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