Playing Career
Sillett's playing days saw him and his elder-brother Peter, follow in his father's footsteps, and sign for their hometown side, Southampton, although John never played for the first team. After their brief spells with the south coast team, they both moved on to Chelsea as teenagers, where John would enjoy the highlight of his playing career, winning the Championship title in 1955.
Whilst at Stamford Bridge, Sillett played over 100 games but scored just the single goal. Sillett finally departed Chelsea after the arrival of Tommy Docherty, deciding to move on to Coventry City in June 1962 who were at the time being managed by Jimmy Hill.
During his spell at Highfield Road, Sillett played his part in winning the Third Division title in 1963-64, but his playing days were limited after suffering a back problem.
In July 1966 Sillett joined Plymouth Argyle, where he would eventually end his playing career.
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