Gary Birch
| Date of birth | 08 October 1981 |
| Place of birth | Birmingham |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Forward |
Birch impressed in his appearances for Walsall and Exeter City during 2000-01.
As a young Walsall striker, he scored on his debut in senior football for the Saddlers against Wigan Athletic in an LDV Vans Trophy tie in January 2001.
He moved on loan to Exeter City in March and did well in his spell with the Devon club, scoring two goals and quickly became a favourite with the club's fans.
Enthusiastic, quick and skilful, Birch has a good eye for goal and is always looking to punish defenders.
Birch signed a new one-year contract with Walsall in May 2004 but joined Kidderminster Harriers in December 2004 with a contract to the end of the season.
He joined Lincoln City in July 2005 with a one-year contract that was extended to June 2007 in July 2006.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 31 Oct 1998 | 14 Dec 2004 | |
| Exeter City | 22 Mar 2001 | 05 May 2001 | L |
| Exeter City | 10 Aug 2001 | 10 Nov 2001 | L |
| Nuneaton Borough | 13 Dec 2001 | 02 Mar 2002 | L |
| Barnsley | 25 Mar 2004 | 09 May 2004 | L |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 14 Dec 2004 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Lincoln City | 01 Jul 2005 | 11 Jan 2007 | |
| Tamworth | 10 Aug 2006 | 10 Sep 2006 | L |
| Hucknall Town | 27 Oct 2006 | 27 Nov 2006 | L |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Exeter City | League Division 3 | 6 | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | Walsall | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Exeter City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Exeter City | League Division 3 | 5 | 10 |
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| 2001-02 | Walsall | League Division 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Walsall | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Walsall | League Division 1 | 6 | 13 |
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| 2003-04 | Barnsley | League Division 2 | 8 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Walsall | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Walsall | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Walsall | League Division 1 | 25 | 10 |
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| 2004-05 | Kidderminster Harriers | League Two | 11 | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | Walsall | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Walsall | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Walsall | League One | 11 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Lincoln City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Lincoln City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Lincoln City | League Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Lincoln City | League Two | 23 | 14 |
8 |
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| 2005-06 | Lincoln City | League Two Play-Offs | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2005 | Lincoln City v Northampton Town | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 09 Aug 2005 | Chester City v Lincoln City | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 13 Aug 2005 | Notts County v Lincoln City | L | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 20 Aug 2005 | Lincoln City v Oxford United | W | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 23 Aug 2005 | Lincoln City v Crewe Alexandra | W | 5-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 27 Aug 2005 | Rushden and Diamonds v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 29 Aug 2005 | Lincoln City v Carlisle United | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 10 Sep 2005 | Bristol Rovers v Lincoln City | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 13 Sep 2005 | Lincoln City v Wrexham | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 17 Sep 2005 | Lincoln City v Peterborough United | L | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 21 Sep 2005 | Fulham v Lincoln City | L | 5-4 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 24 Sep 2005 | Torquay United v Lincoln City | L | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 27 Sep 2005 | Lincoln City v Stockport County | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 01 Oct 2005 | Bury v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 07 Oct 2005 | Lincoln City v Cheltenham Town | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 15 Oct 2005 | Leyton Orient v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 18 Oct 2005 | Tranmere Rovers v Lincoln City | L | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 05 Nov 2005 | Lincoln City v Milton Keynes Dons | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 12 Nov 2005 | Lincoln City v Shrewsbury Town | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 15 Nov 2005 | Milton Keynes Dons v Lincoln City | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 18 Nov 2005 | Cheltenham Town v Lincoln City | L | 4-1 | League Two | |
| 26 Nov 2005 | Northampton Town v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 03 Dec 2005 | Lincoln City v Macclesfield Town | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 10 Dec 2005 | Lincoln City v Chester City | W | 3-1 | League Two | |
| 16 Dec 2005 | Oxford United v Lincoln City | W | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 26 Dec 2005 | Lincoln City v Boston United | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 31 Dec 2005 | Lincoln City v Darlington | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 07 Jan 2006 | Wrexham v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Lincoln City v Barnet | W | 4-1 | League Two | |
| 28 Jan 2006 | Lincoln City v Bristol Rovers | W | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Lincoln City v Torquay United | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 14 Feb 2006 | Barnet v Lincoln City | W | 2-3 | League Two | |
| 18 Feb 2006 | Macclesfield Town v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 25 Feb 2006 | Lincoln City v Notts County | W | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 11 Mar 2006 | Lincoln City v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 18 Mar 2006 | Boston United v Lincoln City | L | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 25 Mar 2006 | Lincoln City v Grimsby Town | W | 5-0 | League Two | |
| 28 Mar 2006 | Carlisle United v Lincoln City | L | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 01 Apr 2006 | Darlington v Lincoln City | L | 4-2 | League Two | |
| 08 Apr 2006 | Lincoln City v Mansfield Town | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 22 Apr 2006 | Lincoln City v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 06 May 2006 | Lincoln City v Rochdale | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 13 May 2006 | Lincoln City v Grimsby Town | L | 0-1 | League Two Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.