Ernest Gill
Ernest Harry Gill was an English amateur footballer who made single appearances at right-back for Southampton in 1900 and for Leicester Fosse in 1901. He also made five appearances for Leicestershire County Cricket Club in 1901.
Football career
Gill was born in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire before moving to South West England where he played as an amateur for White Star, Bridgwater Town and Bristol City. His performances earned him a call-up to represent the Somerset County Football Association.After playing for Grimsby Town reserves, he was offered a trial by Southern League champions, Southampton. He made his solitary appearance for the "Saints" on 17 March 1900, when he took the place of Peter Meechan at right-back against Sheppey United. Although the match was won 5–0, Gill had a poor game. Nonetheless, the Southampton board offered him a position with the club, which Gill decided to decline.
He subsequently turned out for local rivals, Freemantle, before moving back to his home county in 1901. He then signed for Leicester Fosse of the Football League Second Division, making one appearance at left-back, replacing George Swift.