[11] In February 2009, Gosling came on as a substitute and scored the only goal in the FA Cup fourth round replay at Goodison Park against crosstown rivals Liverpool in the 118th minute.

[12] An error by live broadcasters ITV during the match meant the goal was missed by millions of TV viewers,[13] including Gosling's mother Hilary.

In March 2010, he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament after a collision with Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann, and was ruled out of playing for nine months.

On 6 July 2010, the Daily Mirror reported that the PFCC tribunal's decision allowed Gosling to leave Everton under the Bosman ruling with no compensation being paid by the club who sign the player.

[19] As the playing contract expired Everton and Plymouth are also no longer entitled to solidarity contributions despite the player being registered with the clubs before he turned 23.

On 22 July 2010, Gosling signed for Newcastle United[21] He made only one appearance in his first season for the club, because of a continuing problem with his knee, resulting in surgery in February 2011.

[24] Due to the prominent midfield partnership of Harry Arter and Andrew Surman, Gosling struggled to cement his position in the starting XI in the league.

Gosling finished his debut season with the club having made 24 total appearances, as the Cherries were promoted to the Premier League for the first time in their history.

[26] Gosling played a much more significant role in the Cherries' maiden Premier League season, making 37 appearances across all competitions.

[27] He scored his second goal of the season in a 2–2 away draw versus Swansea City, helping Bournemouth to end a run of four successive defeats.

[28] Gosling scored his third and final Premier League goal of the season in an impressive 3–0 home win over fellow promoted side Norwich City.

[34] On 13 June 2024, Gosling joined Mid Sussex Football League Premier Division side Westfield, owned by former Bournemouth teammate Steve Cook.

[44][45] On 23 May 2024, Gosling returned to former club Watford as Under-21 Assistant Coach, working alongside under-21 manager Charlie Daniels, his former teammate from Bournemouth.