 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 (with two goals each from former England internationals Alf Milward and Harry Wood), Gill had a poor game.Nonetheless, the Southampton board offered him a position with the club, which Gill decided to decline.