Matthew Gillespie (24 December 1869 – 1947) was a Scottish footballer whose regular position was as a forward. Born in Bridgeton, Glasgow, he played for Thistle, Blackburn Rovers, Accrington, Leith Athletic,[1] Lincoln City and Newton Heath.[2][3] His younger brother Billy was also a footballer[4] – they were teammates at Lincoln and played on opposite sides in the Manchester derby.[5]

Matthew Gillespie
Personal information
Date of birth 24 December 1869
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 1947 (aged 7778)
Place of death Manchester, England
Position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1891–1892 Thistle
1892–1893 Blackburn Rovers
1893–1894 Accrington
1894–1895 Leith Athletic 14 (4)
1895–1896 Lincoln City
1896–1900 Newton Heath 78 (17)
Total 92+ (21+)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. MUFCInfo.com MUFCInfo.com. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  3. Matthew Gillespie, 11v11.com. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  4. Gillespie Matt Image 1 Lincoln City 1896, Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 1 January 2022
  5. Matthews, Tony (2013). Manchester City Player by Player. Amberley Publishing Limited. p. 135. ISBN 978-1-4456-1737-4.