William Gillespie
| Date of birth | 29 October 1903 |
| Place of birth | Fife |
| Position | Right back |
Gillespie was seen as United's replacement for Frank Hudspeth but it was to be fellow Scot Bob Thomson who subsequently filled the vacant left-back berth.
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-28 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 7 | ||||
| 1928-29 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 1928 | Newcastle United v Manchester United | W | 4-1 | League Division One | |
| 04 Feb 1928 | Newcastle United v Cardiff City | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 18 Apr 1928 | Everton v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 21 Apr 1928 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 23 Apr 1928 | Sheffield United v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 28 Apr 1928 | Portsmouth v Newcastle United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 05 May 1928 | Newcastle United v West Ham United | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 25 Aug 1928 | Newcastle United v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 29 Aug 1928 | Newcastle United v Burnley | L | 2-7 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.