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Mike Fillery

b. 1960

English footballer (born 1960)

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Born 1960. Mike Fillery is a British association football player.

Michael Christopher Fillery (born 17 September 1960 in Mitcham, Surrey, UK) is an English former professional footballer who played for Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers, Portsmouth, Oldham Athletic, Millwall and Torquay United as a midfielder during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Fillery was Chelsea player of the year in 1982.

Career 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.

Fillery was the last Chelsea youth team product to score 10 or more goals in back-to-back seasons until Tammy Abraham achieved the feat during the 2020–21 season.

Honours Individual Chelsea Player of the Year: 1981–82

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Who is Mike Fillery?

English footballer (born 1960)

When was Mike Fillery born?

Mike Fillery was born on 17 September 1960 in London, Mitcham.

What is Mike Fillery's occupation?

Mike Fillery is an association football player.

What nationality is Mike Fillery?

Mike Fillery is British.

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· Wikipedia: Mike Fillery

· Wikidata: Q725918

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