Gary Gillespie

Gary Gillespie joined Liverpool from Coventry City in 1983 and became a composed and reliable central defender during one of the most successful periods in the club's history. The Scottish international won three league titles, an FA Cup and two League Cups during his eight years at Anfield, forming part of a deep and talented squad that dominated English football throughout the 1980s. Gillespie made 214 appearances for the club before later playing for Celtic.

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Gary Gillespie stats for Liverpool

Gary Gillespie made 214 appearances and scored 16 goals for Liverpool between 1983 and 1991, 0.07 goals per game. Among the 324 players in our Liverpool FC records that is 68th for appearances and 82nd for goals.

Gary Gillespie is one of 18 players from Scotland in the records. Others include Alan Hansen, Kenny Dalglish, Steve Nicol, Ron Yeats.

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Frequently asked questions

How many goals has Gary Gillespie scored for Liverpool?

Gary Gillespie scored 16 goals in 214 appearances for Liverpool (1983–1991), according to the player records on Liverpool Vibes.

When did Gary Gillespie play for Liverpool?

Gary Gillespie played for Liverpool FC from 1983 to 1991.

Where is Gary Gillespie from?

Gary Gillespie was born in Stirling, Scotland.

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