Gary Alexander

Gary George Alexander (born 15 August 1979) is an English former professional footballer. He is currently manager of Erith & Belvedere.

Alexander previously played for West Ham United, Exeter City, Swindon Town, Hull City, Leyton Orient, Millwall, Brentford, Crawley Town, AFC Wimbledon and Burton Albion. He was also caretaker manager of Crawley Town alongside Martin Hinshelwood.

Playing career

West Ham United and Exeter City Alexander was born in Lambeth. He began his career with West Ham United, but his first taste of first team football came with a loan spell at Exeter City in the 1999–2000 season. Alexander scored 16 goals in 37 league games for the Grecians and although he was only on-loan to Exeter, His form with Exeter convinced Swindon Town to sign him from West Ham for £300,000 in July 2000.

Swindon Town Alexander's time at Swindon was short. He played only one season, scoring seven goals in 43 appearances in all competitions.

Hull City With Swindon Town in financial difficulties they accepted a bid from Hull City in June 2001. His first season saw him score 20 goals in 47 appearances in all competitions and in the 2001–02 season he was awarded the Hull City Player of the Season award.

Leyton Orient In January 2003, Alexander joined Leyton Orient on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He scored twice in 17 games for the club during the 2002–03 season. He was given the club's Player of the Year award for the 2003–04 season, as well as winning the supporters club's equivalent award.

Alexander rejected a new deal in May 2007.

Millwall Alexander vs Michael Morrison of Leicester City on 13 September 2008.

On 11 June 2007, Millwall announced that Alexander would join the club on 1 July, following the expiry of his contract with Leyton Orient.

On 28 April 2009, Alexander extended his contract with Millwall by two years.

On 24 May 2009, Alexander scored twice for Millwall in the 2008–09 League One play-off final.

Brentford In August 2010 Alexander signed for Brentford for an undisclosed fee and made his debut on 7 August against Carlisle United. Alexander scored seven goals in fourteen appearances for Crawley as they finished 3rd in League Two and were promoted to League One.

On 31 January 2013, Alexander joined AFC Wimbledon, on loan until the end of the season. He scored three goals in 18 appearances,

Following the sacking of manager Ritchie Barker as Crawley manager, Alexander became caretaker manager on 28 November 2013, alongside chief scout Martin Hinshelwood.

Burton Albion On 31 January 2014, Alexander signed for Burton Albion. He was released by the club at the end of the season.

Coaching career Alexander joined Greenwich Borough in July 2014. On 22 December 2015, Alexander became player-manager. He guided them to promotion from the Southern Counties East in 2015–16 and the following season they reached the Isthmian League South Division play-offs.

After turning out for Chatham Town for a couple of matches, Alexander joined Ashford United in mid-January 2018, initially as assistant manager team but with a view to becoming manager for the following season. He was sacked in November 2018. After a spell scouting for Millwall, he was appointed manager of Glebe in September 2019. Alexander resigned from this role in June 2021.

In December 2021, Alexander was appointed assistant to Interim Manager Grant Basey at Isthmian League Premier Division side Cray Wanderers.

On 4 February 2026, Alexander was appointed manager at Erith & Belvedere.

Career statistics

Honours

As a player Leyton Orient Football League Two third-place promotion: 2005–06

Millwall Football League One play-offs: 2010

Brentford Football League Trophy runner-up: 2010–11

Crawley Town Football League Two third-place promotion: 2011–12

Greenwich Borough Southern Counties East League: 2015–16

Individual Exeter City Player of the Year: 1999–2000 Hull City Player of the Year: 2001–02

As a manager Greenwich Borough Southern Counties East League: 2015–16