Alan Shillito Explained

Alan Shillito
Club1:Halifax
Year1start:≤1982
Year1end:≥83
Club2:Castleford
Year2start:1985
Year2end:88
Appearances2:52
Tries2:3
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:12
New:yes
Retired:yes
Source:[1]

Alan Shillito is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played at club level for Halifax and Castleford, as a or .[1] [2] [3] [4]

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Alan Shillito appeared as a substitute (replacing Brett Atkins) in Castleford's 18-22 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1985 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1985–86 season at Headingley, Leeds, on Sunday 27 October 1985, appeared as a substitute (replacing Brett Atkins) in the 31-24 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1986 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1986–87 season at Headingley, Leeds, on Saturday 11 October 1986, and played at (replaced by substitute Bob Beardmore) in the 12-12 draw with Bradford Northern in the 1987 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1987, but he did not play in the 2-11 defeat by Bradford Northern in the 1987 Yorkshire Cup Final replay during the 1987–88 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1987.

Club career

Alan Shillito signed for Castleford from Halifax on Tuesday 1 October 1985.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. 1 January 2019.
  2. David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd.
  3. Web site: Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time). 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. unfit. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216084010/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/alltime.php. February 16, 2012.
  4. Web site: Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. unfit. https://web.archive.org/web/20120518154122/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/playerprofile.php?pid=732. May 18, 2012.