He started his career playing for teams in the North Eastern League before transferring to Barnsley some time before 1910.
In 1912, Lillycrop played a critical role in the qualifying rounds, scoring 6 goals, several in replays.
[4] The 1912 Final went again to a replay but Barnsley won, defeating West Bromwich Albion by one goal in extra time.
Bolton reached the FA cup semi-finals in 1915 and were defeated by Sheffield United, captained by George Utley, his fellow wing half from Barnsley.
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