Ken Gillard Explained

Ken Gillard
Fullname:Kenneth Joseph Gillard
Birth Date:30 April 1972
Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland
Position:Left back
Youthclubs1:Belvedere[1]
Youthclubs2:Luton Town
Years1:1992–1994
Caps1:23
Goals1:0
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U21

Ken Gillard (born 30 April 1972) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a left back. He is currently a youth team coach at Arsenal.

Playing career

Born in Dublin, He started his career as a youth player at Luton Town but failed to make a first team appearance. He then joined Northampton Town, where he made 23 appearances in the Football League. After leaving Northampton he played for non-League sides Chesham United and Hitchin Town.[2]

Coaching career

He joined Nuneaton as assistant manager to his former Northampton teammate Kevin Wilkin in 2008. He had previously held similar roles at Barton Rovers and Hitchin Town.[3]

International career

Gillard played for the Republic of Ireland under-21 side during the early 1990s.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: International Roll Of Honour. belvederefc.com. Belvedere F.C.. 2 February 2016. 2 February 2016.
  2. http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/northampton/northampton.html
  3. http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/nuneatontownfootballclub/s/players-coaches-29372.html&player_id=249457