Bert Hill

Albert Hill (8 March 1930 – 14 July 2017) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing-half for Colchester United in the Football League.

For the American archeologist, see Bert Hodge Hill. For the British equestrian, see Bertie Hill.

Bert Hill
Personal information
Full name Albert Hill[1][2]
Date of birth (1930-03-08)8 March 1930[1][2]
Place of birth West Ham, London England
Date of death 14 July 2017(2017-07-14) (aged 87)[3]
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Position(s) Wing-half
Youth career
0000–1950 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1950–1952 Chelsea 0 (0)
1952–1958 Colchester United 104 (3)
1958–1959 Dartford
Hastings United
Canterbury City
Total 104+ (3+)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in West Ham, London, Hill began his career at Chelsea, where he signed a professional contract in May 1950. He failed to break into the first-team, and joined Third Division South club Colchester United on trial in August 1952. He signed permanently for a £300 fee by the end of September 1952.[1] He made his debut on 11 April 1953 in Colchester's 3–1 win against Bristol City.[4] That was to be his only appearance of the season, and over the next four seasons played a role as a squad-player, unable to hold down a regular starting position.[2]

Hill handed in a transfer request at the end of the 1956–57 season in order to find a club closer to his London home.[1] However, his final campaign with the club proved to be his most rewarding making 32 first-team appearances.[5] After making 107 appearances and scoring three goals,[3] he left Colchester in July 1958 to join Dartford. He signed for Hastings United in June 1959, and later played for Canterbury City before knee injuries caused him to end his playing career.[1]

After football

After quitting football, Hill had jobs driving for Schweppes, working for a paper bag manufacturer and later became a London taxicab driver.[1] He died at the age of 87 on 14 July 2017.[3]

Career statistics
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Colchester United 1952–53[6] Third Division South 100010
1953–54[7] Third Division South 16100161
1954–55[8] Third Division South 19020210
1955–56[9] Third Division South 22100221
1956–57[5] Third Division South 15100151
1957–58[5] Third Division South 31010320
Career total 1043301073

    References
    1. Whitehead, Jeff; Drury, Kevin (2008). The Who's Who of Colchester United: The Layer Road Years. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 118. ISBN 978-1-85983-629-3.
    2. "Bert Hill". Coludata.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
    3. Hudson, Matt (1 August 2017). "Bert Hill: 1930-2017". Colchester United FC. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
    4. "Colchester Utd 3–1 Bristol City". Coludata.co.uk. 11 April 1953. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
    5. "Matches for Bert Hill". Coludata.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
    6. "Matches for Bert Hill". Coludata.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
    7. "Matches for Bert Hill". Coludata.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
    8. "Matches for Bert Hill". Coludata.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
    9. "Matches for Bert Hill". Coludata.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
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