Career
He is currently a youth team coach at Arsenal. Gatting started his career at Arsenal, joining as an apprentice in July 1975. Gatting continued to feature for Arsenal over the next two seasons, but the presence of Brian Talbot in the side meant he was never an automatic first-choice.
In September 1981, having made 76 appearances with six goals to his name, he left Arsenal for Brighton & Hove Albion.
Gatting made over 300 appearances for Brighton in ten years, before finishing his career at Charlton Athletic, retiring in 1993. After retiring as a player, Gatting became a coach.
He spent seven years coaching at Christ"s Hospital school. He rejoined Arsenal as youth team coach under Steve Bould in July 2007.
Gatting was also a competent cricketer, who made several appearances for Middlesex"s 2nd eleven.