Peter Gillott

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

Peter Gillott

Personal information
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
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]