Brian Wilson (footballer, born 1957)

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Brian Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth (1957-04-14) 14 April 1957 (age 66)
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s) Defender, midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1976–1979 Newcastle United 31 (6)
1979–1983 Torquay United 131 (6)
Total162(12)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Brian Wilson (born 14 April 1957) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League as a defender or midfielder. [1]

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References

  1. "Brian Wilson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 29 March 2021.