'It is unlikely we will see Peter’s like again.'
Tributes have been paid to a former player and manager of Prestwich Heys AFC who sadly died aged 85-years-old. Officials announced that club legend, Peter Gilmour passed away on Saturday .
His time at the club saw him win 22 trophies and finish as the club's second highest goal scorer behind Tommy Kaye who notched up 293. In the 1968-69 season, Peter became player-manager after the club was promoted to the Lancashire Combination league where they faced the likes of Lancaster City, Marine and Radcliffe.Despite the step up in quality, the team managed to finish fifth and second in their first two seasons in under Peter.
He did return for another stint at the club in the 1970’s as manager while they were in the Cheshire League. Throughout his time at the club, Peter also practiced as an architect, establishing his own business called, Shepherd Gilmour. The company is still active 'till this day as an industry leading development company that was known for being at the forefront of city centre living.
In 2018, he was on hand to cut the cake on the clubs 80th Anniversary and also accept the role of honorary club patron.
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