[3] He made 185 Northern Premier League appearances for Wigan, as they finished as runners-up in 1973–74, champions in 1974–75, sixth in 1975–76, 14th in 1976–77, and then second again in 1977–78.
Manager Jim Iley led the "Shakers" to 12th in the Fourth Division in 1980–81, ninth in 1981–82, and fifth in 1982–83, just one place and two points behind promoted club Scunthorpe United.
Gore joined Port Vale in July 1983 after manager John McGrath secured the midfielder on a free transfer.
[1] He made 43 appearances for "Valiants" in 1983–84, scoring three goals, as new manager John Rudge failed to prevent relegation out of the Third Division.
[1] He suffered a neck injury in a League Cup game against former club Bury in August 1984, which forced his retirement two months later.