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June 23, 2024
Millwall is undoubtedly pleased to have secured a promising striker from non-league football. Lee Gregory’s success in non-league football drew interest from various EFL clubs before eventually signing with Millwall in 2014. His goal-scoring ability was instrumental in helping the team achieve promotion back to the Championship in 2017. Although he later moved to other clubs, Gregory remains a fan favorite at Millwall, where he netted 76 goals in 238 appearances.
When Millwall announced the signing of a striker from a non-league club in the summer of 2014, few could have anticipated his impact on the team. Striker Lee Gregory joined Halifax Town from Mansfield Town in 2011, aiming to revitalize his career in non-league football. He proved to be an exceptional signing for The Shaymen, scoring 31 goals in 38 appearances during his final season, which helped the club reach the play-offs in the Conference Premier at the end of the 2013/14 season. Unfortunately, they were eliminated in the semi-finals by Cambridge United.
Gregory’s impressive goal-scoring record at Halifax caught the eye of several clubs, with numerous scouts showing interest in the Sheffield-born forward throughout that season.
Lee Gregory’s impressive performances at Halifax Town drew significant interest across the EFL. In January 2013, Bradford City reportedly had a £75,000 bid rejected, while League One club MK Dons approached to sign him at the end of the season. Huddersfield Town and Barnsley also expressed interest in the striker, and Wigan Athletic, Derby County, and Cardiff City scouts observed him during the play-off semi-final against Cambridge. It was thought that a fee of around £200,000 would be sufficient to secure Gregory’s signature. Still, Championship club Millwall ultimately finalized the deal for an undisclosed fee in June 2014. Millwall fans can reflect on their fortunate acquisition of Gregory as he continued to showcase his goal-scoring talent following his move to The Den.
Lee Gregory made a significant impact at Millwall, starting with his first season in the Championship, where he netted eight goals, including a hat-trick in the final home game against Derby. Unfortunately, despite his efforts, the Lions were relegated to League One that season. The 2015/16 campaign marked a breakthrough year for Gregory, as he scored 26 goals in all competitions. However, Millwall was defeated 3-1 by Barnsley in the play-off final after finishing fourth in League One.
Millwall returned to Wembley the following season to compete against Bradford in another League One play-off final. Gregory had an impressive 18 goals that season. He played a crucial role, scoring twice in a thrilling 4-3 victory over Bristol RoverMorison’sfinal day to secure a play-off spot. Millwall won the final 1-0, with Gregory assisting Steve Morison for the decisive goal that earned them promotion back to the Championship. He was also part of the Millwall squad that reached the FA Cup quarter-finals in 2017, where they triumphed over Premier League teams Bournemouth, fans, and Leicester City.
Over the course of 238 appearances for Millwall, the 35-year-old tallied 76 goals and provided 28 assists, becoming a fan favorite and playing a vital role in the club’s return to the second tier after suffering relegation in his debut season. After leaving The Den in 2019, Gregory went on to play for Stoke City, Derby County, and Sheffield Wednesday, where he won another League One play-off final in 2023. He is set to spend this season in League One with his former Gregory’snsfield. In hindsight, Millwall can take pride in having secured the non-league sensation in 2014, as they enjoyed Gregory’s prime years, with him consistently delivering essential performances.
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