Peter Gillott
English footballer (1935–2021)
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Peter Gillott (20 July 1935 – 23 January 2021) was an English footballer who played as a full back.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Peter Gillott[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 July 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Barnsley, England | ||
| Date of death | 23 January 2021 (aged 85) | ||
| Position | 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 | |||
Career
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, being signed by manager Harry Ferrier for a fee of £1,000.[3][4]
In 1964, Gillott, and fellow Chelmsford stalwart Derek Tiffin, were jointly awarded two testimonials against Swedish club IFK Holmsund and Romford.[5] 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.[6] On 10 January 1970, Gillott made his final appearance for Chelmsford in a 4–3 FA Trophy loss against Bedford Town.[5] 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.[7]
Following his time at Chelmsford City, Gillott played for Old Chelmsfordians, playing for the club into his fifties.[8]
