Barrie Hillier | |
Fullname: | Barry Guy Hillier |
Birth Date: | 1936 4, df=y |
Birth Place: | Redcar, England |
Death Place: | Hampshire, England |
Position: | Defender |
Years1: | 1953–1959 |
Clubs1: | Southampton |
Caps1: | 9 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Clubs2: | → Chester (loan) |
Years3: | 1959–1960 |
Clubs3: | Poole Town |
Years4: | 1960–1963 |
Clubs4: | Dorchester Town |
Clubs5: | Andover |
Barry Guy Hillier (8 April 1936 – 10 December 2016) was an English footballer who played as a left-back.
In 1953, Hillier signed for Southampton, initially playing in the reserves. During Hillier's time in the reserves at the club, he was called up for National Service. Being stationed in Rhyl, Hillier played amateur football for Chester. On 14 September 1957, following his return to Southampton, Hillier made his debut for the club in a 5–0 win against Queens Park Rangers. In 1959, Hillier was released by Southampton, subsequently joining Southern League club Poole Town, managed by ex-Southampton full-back Mike Keeping.[1]
Following a spell at Poole, Hillier played for Dorchester Town and Andover.[2]
Hiller's father, Joe, was a Welsh goalkeeper who played for Cardiff City and Middlesbrough.[1]