A winger or striker who was part of the youth set ups at Preston, Manchester United and Blackburn. Stockport County picked Pilks up from non-league side Atherton Collieries in December 2006 and he made an instant impact by scoring three times in his first four games shortly after signing. His first League goal came in a 2-0 home win over Notts County and he went on to score five in his first season at Stockport. He scored another eight goals the following season, including one in the play-off Final, as Stockport County earned promotion to League One. His performances for County during the first part of the 2008/09 season caught the eye and convinced Lee Clark to part with £350,000 to bring him to Town on a three and a half year contract.

Full Name: Anthony Neil J Pilkington
Squad Number: 11
Born: Blackburn – 6th June 1988
Age: 21
Height: 6′ 0″

Career Stats

Debut: Wycombe Wanderers V Stockport County – 23rd December 2006
Other Clubs: Preston North End (Youth), Manchester United (Youth), Blackburn Rovers (Youth), Atherton Collieries, Stockport County
Appearances: 152 (21)
Goals: 39
Honours: League 2 Play-Off  Winner 2008 (Stockport County)
Caps: Republic Of Ireland Under 21 (1)

Town Career

Signed: £350,000 from Stockport County- 23rd January 2009
Contract Expiry: 2012
Debut: Yeovil Town V Town – Tuesday 28th January 2009
Appearances: 80 (2)
Goals: 20