Clubs played for: Reading, Chelsea, Southampton, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Millwall.(1984-1991)
Born: 1965
Birthplace: Hackney
Position: Left midfield
Biography: Full name Michael Earl Glenis McDonald Thunderbirds Gilkes was a winger with 5 caps for Barbados who joined Southampton on loan from Reading in 1992 who he had played more than 400 games for. Since retiring from full time football he has become a mortgage consultant in Carsons Estate Agents in Mortimer, working with former Reading Manager and player Mick Gooding. Gilkes is also Head Coach of Hungerford Town
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