James Henry Wilson Gale is an English footballer who plays as a forward for National League North side Macclesfield F.C.

Career Gale began his career in the Derby County academy, being released aged 14 and joining Long Eaton United.

Mansfield Town Gale joined Mansfield Town on 1 September 2021.Gale joins Mansfield He made his senior debut for Mansfield Town on 9 November 2021 in the starting line-up for the 6-3 win against Newcastle United Under-21s in the FA Trophy group stage.Gale Mansfield debut

In February 2022, Gale joined National League North side Guiseley on a one-month loan deal.

In November 2022 Gale signed a contract with Mansfield Town until the end of the 2023-24 season.Gale new Mansfield contract. On 18 April 2023, he scored his first Mansfield Town goal with what proved to be the winner in a 2–1 victory over Newport County.

Following promotion to League One in the 2023–24 season, Gale signed a new two-year contract. In July 2024, he joined National League side Solihull Moors on a season-long loan deal. He was recalled in January 2025, subsequently joining Boston United, also of the National League, on loan for the remainder of the season.

Altrincham On 8 June 2025, Gale signed for National League side Altrincham on a free transfer.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMansfield Town2021–22EFL League Two30000010402022–23EFL League Two1430010311842023–24EFL League Two2011020322632024–25EFL League One0000000000Total374103073487Guiseley (loan)2021–22National League North11400–00114Solihull Moors (loan)2024–25National League15330–00183Boston United (loan)2024–25National League20300–20223Career total83144030939917

Honours Mansfield Town EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24https://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2024/april/boss-character-was-central-to-promotion/

References

External links

Mansfield Town profile