Peter Gillott
Peter Gillott is a former 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.
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. In 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.
