Derek Lilley
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Career & Clubs
Morton and England
Lilley began his career with Greenock Morton and won a move to English Premier League side Leeds United in 1997. His time at Elland Road was frustrating, with only four starts from 21 appearances and only a solitary goal when he replaced Lee Bowyer to score the winner in a 3–2 away win at Barnsley. He spent three months on loan, at Heart of Midlothian and Bury, where again he managed a goal for each club. His goal at Hearts coming in a 2–1 defeat to Dundee, and his goal at Bury coming in a crucial 1–0 win over Oxford United. A move to Oxford United in 1999–00 helped kick-start his career and his return of nine goals from 63 appearances prompted interest from Dundee United.
Scotland
A move in December 2000 saw him head north to Dundee United following a brief delay. Lilley then scored a debut goal salvaged a point at home to Rangers, although he would be sent off in his second game against former club Hearts. Ultimately, it was Lilley's last-minute winner at St Johnstone which saved United from relegation and his six goals in the half-season would cement his status with the fans. The following season, Lilley would manage just six goals, despite a hat-trick against St Johnstone and only two league goals in 2002–03 spelled the end of his time at Tannadice. A move to Livingston followed in 2003–04 and a rejuvenated Lilley scored 12 league goals, plus four in the Scottish League Cup – including the winning goal in the semi-final against Dundee…
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- St Johnstone F.C. (2007–2007)
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- Forfar Athletic F.C. (2008–2009)
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- Dundee United F.C. (2000–2003)
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- Leeds United F.C. (1997–1999)
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- Heart of Midlothian F.C. (1998–1999)
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- Livingston F.C. (2003–2005)
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- Oxford United F.C. (1999–2000)
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- Stirling Albion F.C. (2007–2008)
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- Bury F.C. (1999–1999)
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- Greenock Morton F.C. (1991–1997)
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- Greenock Morton F.C. (2005–2007)
Legacy
Livingston
Scottish League Cup: 1 2003–04
Greenock Morton
Scottish Second Division: 2 2006–071994–95
Clubs
Played together with
Aapo HalmeLeeds United F.C.
Aaron GrundyBury F.C. · 2005–2008- Aaron HeapOxford United F.C.
Aaron HickeyHeart of Midlothian F.C. · 2019
Aaron HughesHeart of Midlothian F.C. · 2017–2019
Aaron KuhlDundee United F.C. · 2015–2015
Aaron LennonLeeds United F.C. · 2003–2005
Aaron McCareyBury F.C. · 2015–2015- Abdou SallOxford United F.C. · 2002–2003
Abiola DaudaHeart of Midlothian F.C. · 2016–2016
Adam ChapmanOxford United F.C. · 2009–2009- Adam ChapmanOxford United F.C. · 2009–2010
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Identifiers & aliases
Derek Simon Lilley is a Scottish former footballer who played as a striker for several clubs in Scotland and England.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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