 On 13 November 2010, in a goalless draw at West Ham United, Gilks suffered an injury to his knee cap that kept him out much of the remainder of the 2010–11 campaign.After working with former Manchester United Strength and Conditioning Coach Mick Clegg, he returned to the first team on 16 April 2011, in a home defeat by Wigan Athletic.Despite Blackpool's relegation from the Premier League in 2011, Gilks signed a new two-year contract with the club in July.