Bobby Gilfillan (footballer, born 1938)

For other people named Bobby Gilfillan, see Bobby Gilfillan (disambiguation).
Bobby Gilfillan
Personal information
Full name Robert I. Gilfillan[1]
Date of birth (1938-06-29)29 June 1938
Place of birth Cowdenbeath, Scotland
Date of death 8 November 2012(2012-11-08) (aged 74)
Playing position Striker
Youth career
Cowdenbeath Royals
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1956–1959 Cowdenbeath 81 (48)
1959–1960 Newcastle United 7 (2)
1960–1961 St Johnstone 14 (6)
1961–1963 Raith Rovers 22 (3)
1963–1966 Southend United 66 (33)
1966–1971 Doncaster Rovers 186 (33)
Northwich Victoria
Total 376 (126)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


Robert I. "Bobby" Gilfillan (29 June 1938 – 8 November 2012) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a striker.

Career

Born in Cowdenbeath, Gilfillan played for Cowdenbeath Royals, Cowdenbeath, Newcastle United, St Johnstone, Raith Rovers, Southend United, Doncaster Rovers and Northwich Victoria.[2]

References

  1. The Black 'n' White Alphabet: Complete Who's Who of Newcastle United F.C. ISBN 1899538038
  2. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.


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