Richard Gillespie retires | Eastleigh FC Forum

swb
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Richard Gillespie retires Apr 26, 2019 10:30:49 GMT

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Post by swb on Apr 26, 2019 10:30:49 GMT

www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/football/nonleague/17518320.non-league-hotshot-richard-gillespie-hangs-up-his-boots/?ref=mac

Very quick player who scored more than a few goals for us. But following in the footsteps of Andy Forbes was never going to be an easy task.

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Richard Gillespie retires Apr 26, 2019 20:05:42 GMT

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Post by tenacres on Apr 26, 2019 20:05:42 GMT

Was our top scorer in the 09-10 season and left at the end of the 2011-2012 season just as the bridle era was starting.

IIRC my main memory is of him scoring a brace as we came back from 2 down to draw at havant and waterlooville.

Last Edit: Apr 26, 2019 20:08:13 GMT by tenacres

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Richard Gillespie retires Apr 27, 2019 8:51:42 GMT

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Post by unknownquantity on Apr 27, 2019 8:51:42 GMT

I think he had a good first season, but I think that towards the end the way of playing did not suit his strengths especially when he was used on the flanks. Was one of the senior players at the start of his last season with the club.