John Gilbert (rugby league)

John Gilbert is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage No. 540), and Widnes, as a wing, or centre, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4.

John Gilbert
Personal information
Full nameJohn Gilbert
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1977–87/88 Featherstone Rovers 240+3 80 0 0 253
≤1985–≥87 Widnes
Total 243 80 0 0 253

Playing career

Gilbert made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 2 January 1977,[1] during his time at Featherstone Rovers he scored sixty-seven 3-point tries, and thirteen 4-point tries.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Gilbert played left-centre, i.e. number 4, (replaced by interchange/substitute, i.e. number 14, Paul Lyman, following an illegal high-tackle by Paul Rose who received a 10-minute sin-bin) in Featherstone Rovers' 14-12 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969.

County Cup Final appearances

Gilbert played right-centre, i.e. number 3, in Featherstone Rovers' 7-17 defeat by Castleford in the 1977 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1977.

References
  1. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952
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