John Gilchrist (footballer, born 1939)

John Skidmore Gilchrist (5 September 1939 – 13 August 1991) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right back in the Football League.

John Gilchrist
Personal information
Full nameJohn Skidmore Gilchrist[1]
Date of birth(1939-09-05)5 September 1939
Place of birthWishaw, Scotland
Date of death13 August 1991(1991-08-13) (aged 51)
Place of deathWestminster, England
Position(s)Right Back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Bellshill Athletic
1959–1960Airdrieonians3(0)
1960–1969Millwall279(10)
1969–1970Fulham23(1)
1970–1972Colchester United41(1)
Tonbridge Angels
Total346(12)
Managerial career
Tonbridge Angels
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Wishaw, Scotland, Gilchrist played for Millwall between 1960 and 1969 making just under 300 appearances. He also played for Fulham and Colchester United in the Football League.[2]

His younger brother Enoch was also a footballer.

Honours

Club

Millwall[3][4]
Colchester United[5]

References

  • John Gilchrist at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  • John Gilchrist at Colchester United Archive Database