Gavin is a ex-England schoolboy who has made speedy progress after joining us in the summer of 1992. Gavin made his first team debut back in 1993 and has made a few more since. He played a important role in the 1994 F.A Youth Cup victory. McGowan, who was born in Blackheath on January 16, 1976, can play on both flanks or as a defensive midfielder.