Peter Gildea Explained

Peter Gildea
Fullname:Peter Gildea[1]
Birth Place:Uphall, Scotland
Position:Outside right
Clubs1:Lochgelly Rangers
Years2:–1904
Clubs2:Lochgelly United
Years3:1904
Clubs3:Cowdenbeath
Years4:1904–1906
Clubs4:Airdrieonians
Caps4:34
Goals4:7
Years5:1906–1907
Clubs5:Bury
Caps5:44
Goals5:4
Clubs6:Lochgelly United

Peter Gildea (1883–1940) was a Scottish professional football outside right who played in the Football League for Bury. He also played in the Scottish League for Airdrieonians and later served Celtic as a scout.[2]

Personal life

Gildea's brothers Harry and Willie were also footballers.[3]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueNational CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Airdrieonians1904–05Scottish First Division910091
1905–0615110151
1906–0710500105
Career total34710357

Honours

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888–1939 . 16 October 2012 . Tony Brown . 9781905891610 . 3rd Revised . 110.
  2. Book: Litster, John . Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.
  3. Web site: Cowdenbeath FC – Blue Brazil Online Cowden The Beath . 5 December 2018 . www.cowdenbeathfc.com.