Michael Christopher Fillery (born 17 September 1960) is an English former professional footballer who played for Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers,

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, Oldham Athletic, Millwall and

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as a

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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

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Fillery, Mike 1960 births Living people Footballers from the London Borough of Merton People from Mitcham English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Chelsea F.C. players Queens Park Rangers F.C. players Portsmouth F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Millwall F.C. players Torquay United F.C. players Crawley Town F.C. players English Football League players