Barry Guy Hillier (8 April 1936 – 10 December 2016) was an English footballer who played as a left-back.

Barrie Hillier
Personal information
Full name Barry Guy Hillier
Date of birth (1936-04-08)8 April 1936
Place of birth Redcar, England
Date of death 10 December 2016(2016-12-10) (aged 80)
Place of death Hampshire, England
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1953–1959 Southampton 9 (0)
Chester (loan)
1959–1960 Poole Town
1960–1963 Dorchester Town
Andover
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b "An appreciation: Barrie Hillier". Southampton F.C. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  2. ^ Gary Chalk, Duncan Holley, David Bull. All the Saints: A Complete Who's Who of Southampton F.C. Bristol, United Kingdom: Hagiology Publishing. p. 346. ISBN 0992686407.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)