Career
Silvester, a striker, began his professional career with Reading Football Club, with whom he played from 1965-1970, scoring 26 goals. He went on to play for Colchester United, Southend United, Reading on loan, Blackburn Rovers and Cambridge United before playing in the United States for Baltimore Comets, Vancouver Whitecaps, San Diego Jaws and Washington Diplomats. Second Division Championship 1971-1972.