Biography
Striker David Lill grew up in the Holderness coastal village of Aldborough and was captured by City’s apprenticeship scheme as a 16 year old, turning professional at 18 in 1965. Over seven seasons he made just 18 first team appearances, such was the consistency and longevity of the strikers that were selected ahead of him – Messrs Ken Wagstaff and Chris Chilton.
Lill joined Rotherham United in October 1969 and was a more regular starter for two seasons. He switched League new-boys Cambridge United in 1971 and in five seasons he played over 170 times and scored 22 league goals. He joined King’s Lynn FC in July 1976 and spent two seasons with the Norfolk club before joining Cambridge City in August 1978. Lill scored 29 goals in 211 appearances for Cambridge City before his career drew to a close in May 1982 (thanks to Clive Hillier for this information).
Details
Nationality: England
Date/Place of Birth: 17 February 1947, Aldborough
Hull City First Game: 15 April 1967, Bolton Wanderers H (Division Two), 20 years, 57 days old
Hull City Final Game: 27 September 1969, Charlton Athletic H (Division Two), 22 years, 222 days old
Clubs
Hull City (1963-1969). Rotherham United (1969-1971), Cambridge United (1971-1976), King’s Lynn (1976-1978), Cambridge City (1978-1982)
Hull City Record
Career: 18 apps, 2 goals
David Lill| Season | LGE App | LGE Gls | FAC App | FAC Gls | FLC App | FLC Gls | EUR App | EUR Gls | OTH App | OTH Gls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963/64 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964/65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965/66 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966/67 | 4 (0) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967/68 | 3 (0) | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968/69 | 8 (2) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969/70 | 1 (0) | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Ended his professional playing career with Cambridge City FC 28th Aug 1978 – 1st May 1982, 29 goals in 211 matches.
David is my cousin. I haven’t seen him since his wedding day to Vicky.
They are divorced now. I’d love to re-connect.
My mum – his Autie Betty was so proud of him.
Hello, Diane:
About 30 years ago I did a feature on David “Jack” Lill for the old Holderness Advertiser when I was a sports writer. He was then living in the village of Over in Cambridgeshire, but, when I next tried to contact him, his number seemed to have been discontinued, so I assumed that he had maybe moved on. But I still have some other contacts and was involved in the Ex-Tigers’ Association, so please feel free to get in touch if you think that I may be able to help further.
All the best, David Bond.
Hi Diane
My Husband Colin and I are very good friends of Dave, he lives with his Daughter Natalie and son in law in Cottenham.
If you need any more information let me know how you would like to do it
Kind regards
Maria Thomas