Ken Gillard (born 30 April 1972) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a left back. He is currently a youth team coach at Arsenal. Playing career Born in Dublin, He started his career as a youth player at Luton Town but failed to make a first team appearance. He then joined Northampton Town, where he made 23 appearances in the Football League. After leaving Northampton he played for non-League sides Chesham United and Hitchin Town. Coaching career He joined Nuneaton as assistant manager to his former Northampton teammate Kevin Wilkin in 2008. He had previously held similar roles at Barton Rovers and Hitchin Town. International career Gillard played for the Republic of Ireland under-21 side during the early 1990s. References 1972 births Living people Republic of Ireland association footballers Association footballers from Dublin (city) Association football fullbacks Belvedere F.C. players Luton Town F.C. players Northampton Town F.C. players Hitchin Town F.C. players Chesham United F.C. players English Football League players Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers Crystal Palace F.C. non-playing staff Arsenal F.C. non-playing staff