Matthew Gillespie
Scottish footballer
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Matthew Gillespie (24 December 1869 – 1947) was a Scottish footballer whose regular position was as a forward. Born in Bridgeton, Glasgow, he played for Thistle, Blackburn Rovers, Accrington, Leith Athletic,[1] Lincoln City and Newton Heath.[2][3] His younger brother Billy was also a footballer[4] – they were teammates at Lincoln and played on opposite sides in the Manchester derby.[5]
Date of birth
24 December 1869
Place of birth
Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death
1947 (aged 77–78)
Place of death
Manchester, England
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 December 1869 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 1947 (aged 77–78) | ||
| Place of death | Manchester, England | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1891–1892 | Thistle | ||
| 1892–1893 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| 1893–1894 | Accrington | ||
| 1894–1895 | Leith Athletic | 14 | (4) |
| 1895–1896 | Lincoln City | ||
| 1896–1900 | Newton Heath | 78 | (17) |
| Total | 92+ | (21+) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
