Gary “Joanna” Lumley joined the Colls part-way into the 2011-12 Season, following his old team-mate Will Ramsay in making the short trip from Selby Town.

Since joining the team, Gary showed his patience and maturity in waiting his chance, putting in some outstanding performances in training and Reserve games, while waiting for an opening in the first team. His break came when Johnny Forsyth departed for London, breaking up his thriving early-season partnership with Tom Robinson. Gary slotted in immediately alongside “Prince”, forming an effective partnership almost immediately. In fact, the team won their first three games together, conceding just one goal in the process.

Gary clearly loves a header – a trait that is admired by his manager, who was himself no slouch in the air. Gary has rarely lost a header in his time at the club, and his combative approach has added some steel to the Ponte back line.

Gary’s father, Paul, can be seen alongside Brendon Ormsby in the dug-out on many occasion, alternating physio duties with Becky Heeley-Richards.

Date of birth / age: 21/01/1989 (22)
Year joined the Colls: 2011
Previous clubs: Selby Town, Riccall United, Hounds FC
Position: Centre Half
Footballing ambition: To play at the highest standard I can for as long as I can.
Job: Studying Physical Education at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Family: Dad: Paul, Mum: Caron, Sister: Toni.
Biggest influence in football career: My old man.
Greatest character in the Colls dressing room: Everyone is saying Connor, so I’ll go for Duncan Bray, cracks me up and loves getting naked.
Nicknames: Joanna, Cheers Gaffer.
Team you support: Tottenham Hotspur
Favourite player: Ledley King
Why?: World class centre half, natural leader, he doesn’t train and Spurs miss him when he doesn’t play. Shame about his teeth.
Favourite player of all time: Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima
Why?: Loved a goal.
Favourite manager: Harry Redknapp
Best game ever watched: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Novmeber 2010. We went 2-0 down at the Emirates and won it in the second half  3-2.
Favourite TV programme?: Phoenix Nights, The Office, Only Fools and Horses, The O.C, How I Met Yor Mother
Favourite film?: Donnie Darko, Snatch, Fight Club, Lucky Number Slevin, The Goonies, Stand By Me.
Musical tastes – favourite bands/artists? The Strokes, The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Oasis, The Rifles, Milburn, Kings of Leon. Favourite food?: Sweet Chilli Chicken, Rice, Garlic Wraps. Done
Embarrassing facts or moments?: I don’t mind an own goal, look out Richard Dunne’s record.