Peter Gillott (20 July 1935 – 23 January 2021) was an English footballer who played as a full back.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Peter Gillott[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1935-07-20)20 July 1935 | ||
Place of birth | Barnsley, England | ||
Date of death | 23 January 2021(2021-01-23) (aged 85) | ||
Position(s) | Full back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Worsbrough Bridge Athletic | |||
1953–1959 | Barnsley | 5 | (0) |
1959–1966 | Chelmsford City | ||
1966–1967 | Margate | ||
1967–1970 | Chelmsford City | ||
Old Chelmsfordians | |||
National team | |||
England Youth | 8 | (0) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Gillott began his career with Worsbrough Bridge Athletic, before moving to hometown club Barnsley in 1953.[2] Gillott made five Football League appearances at Barnsley over the course of six years, leaving to sign for Chelmsford City in July 1959.[3]
In 1964, Gillott, and fellow Chelmsford stalwart Derek Tiffin, were jointly awarded two testimonials against Swedish club IFK Holmsund and Romford.[4] In May 1966, Gillott signed for Margate, being made club captain on his arrival. Gillott made 64 appearances in all competitions for Margate over the course of a single season, before re-signing for Chelmsford. Upon his return to Chelmsford, Gillott was appointed reserve team manager.[5] On 10 January 1970, Gillott made his final appearance for Chelmsford in a 4–3 FA Trophy loss against Bedford Town.[4] Gillott amassed 376 appearances during his time at Chelmsford, scoring six times, placing him eighth on the club's all-time record appearance makers list.[6]
Following his time at Chelmsford City, Gillott played for Old Chelmsfordians, playing for the club into his fifties.[7]
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