Barrie Hillier Explained

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.

Career

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]

Personal life

Hiller's father, Joe, was a Welsh goalkeeper who played for Cardiff City and Middlesbrough.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: An appreciation: Barrie Hillier. 23 December 2016. 28 October 2018. Southampton F.C..
  2. Book: Gary Chalk, Duncan Holley, David Bull. All the Saints: A Complete Who's Who of Southampton F.C. . Bristol, United Kingdom . Hagiology Publishing . 346 . 0992686407.