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English footballer (1935–2021)

Peter Gillott
Personal information
Full name Peter Gillott
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
International career
England Youth 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Peter Gillott (20 July 1935 – 23 January 2021) was an English footballer who played as a full back.

Career

Gillott began his career with Worsbrough Bridge Athletic, before moving to hometown club Barnsley in 1953. Gillott made five Football League appearances at Barnsley over the course of six years, leaving to sign for Chelmsford City in July 1959, being signed by manager Harry Ferrier for a fee of £1,000.

In 1964, Gillott, and fellow Chelmsford stalwart Derek Tiffin, were jointly awarded two testimonials against Swedish club IFK Holmsund and Romford. 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. On 10 January 1970, Gillott made his final appearance for Chelmsford in a 4–3 FA Trophy loss against Bedford Town. 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.

Following his time at Chelmsford City, Gillott played for Old Chelmsfordians, playing for the club into his fifties.

References

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  2. "Player search". English National Football Archive. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
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  4. David Selby (28 October 2023). The Claret. Chelmsford City F.C. p. 26.
  5. ^ "#ThrowbackThursday: A series of Clarets players, pictures, programmes and collectables". Chelmsford City F.C. 2 May 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
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  7. "Honours & Records". Chelmsford City F.C. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  8. "R.I.P Peter Gillott". Chelmsford City F.C. 24 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
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