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In July 1984, Gale completed a £200,000 transfer to West Ham United, and went on to make 300 league appearances over a decade. Finishing 16th in his first season with the club, Gale was part of the side to finish third in the First
Division in 1986 while forming a notable partnership with
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Tony Gale joined Walton Casuals as Director of Football in 2002.
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in the 22nd minute, Gale's single career dismissal by
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