Peter Gildea (1883–1940) was a Scottish professional

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outside right who played in the

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for Bury. He also played in the Scottish League for

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and later served

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as a scout.

Personal life

Gildea's brothers Harry and Willie were also footballers.

Career statistics

Honours

* Cowdenbeath Hall of Fame

References

Scottish men's footballers Lochgelly United F.C. players Date of birth missing Scottish Football League players English Football League players 1883 births 1940 deaths Footballers from West Lothian Cowdenbeath F.C. players Airdrieonians F.C. (1878) players Bury F.C. players Men's association football outside forwards Celtic F.C. non-playing staff People from Uphall {{Scotland-footy-forward-1880s-stub