title: Matthew Gillespie
text: # Matthew Gillespie
  
  Matthew Gillespie (24 December 1869 – 1947) was a Scottish footballer whose regular position was as a forward. Born in Bridgeton, Glasgow, he played for Thistle, Blackburn Rovers, Accrington, Leith Athletic, Lincoln City and Newton Heath. His younger brother Billy was also a footballer – they were teammates at Lincoln and played on opposite sides in the Manchester derby.
  
  