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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Christopher Fillery | ||
| Date of birth | (1960-09-17)17 September 1960 (age 64) | ||
| Place of birth | Mitcham,London, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1978 | Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978–1983 | Chelsea | 181 | (41) |
| 1983–1987 | Queens Park Rangers | 97 | (9) |
| 1987–1990 | Portsmouth | 67 | (6) |
| 1990–1992 | Oldham Athletic | 2 | (0) |
| 1990 | Millwall (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1991 | →Torquay United (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 1992–199? | Crawley Town (loan) | ||
| International career | |||
| 1976 | England Schoolboys | 8 | (6) |
| 1978 | England Youth | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Michael Christopher Fillery (born 17 September 1960) is an English former professionalfootballer who played forChelsea,Queens Park Rangers,Portsmouth,Oldham Athletic,Millwall andTorquay United as amidfielder during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.[2] Fillery was Chelsea player of the year in 1982.
Mike Fillery signed professional forms for Chelsea in August 1978. This stylish midfielder played many fine games for Chelsea, though sometimes inconsistent, during a difficult and troubled period for Chelsea Football Club. Mike Fillery was Chelsea Player of the Year in 1982 and also won the Chelsea Official Supporter's Club award in the same year. He was transferred to Queens Park Rangers nearby in West London in August 1983 for £200,000.[3]
Fillery was the last Chelsea youth team product to score 10 or more goals in back-to-back seasons untilTammy Abraham achieved the feat during the2020–21 season.[4]
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