sentences:  He then had much more productive season during 2009–10, scoring 11 goals and eight assists from midfield as Northampton narrowly missed a spot in the League Two playoffs, he was made captain for the last five games of the season and signed a new two-year contract in May 2010.On 10 February 2010, Gilligan was loaned out to Torquay United, on a one-month loan as they chased promotion from League Two.He spent a month at the club, making six appearances and had an impact with back to back wins later leading to Torquay finishing seventh ensuring their place in the League Two Playoffs
  
  Gilligan signed on loan for Newport County on 18 August 2011, with a view to a permanent move.