William Wilson (footballer, born 1902)

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William Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth 1902
Place of birth Seaham, County Durham, England [1]
Height5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) [2]
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Seaham Harbour
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Portsmouth
1921 Port Vale 2 (0)
1921–1922 Walsall 19 (0)
Stafford Rangers
Worcester City
1925–1926 Bristol Rovers 24 (0)
Willenhall
Wellington Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Wilson (born 1902) [3] was an English footballer who played for Portsmouth, Port Vale, Walsall, Stafford Rangers, Worcester City, Bristol Rovers, Willenhall, and Wellington Town.

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Career

Wilson played for Seaham Harbour and Portsmouth, before moving north to join Port Vale in February 1921. [1] He only played two Second Division games before being released from The Old Recreation Ground at the end of the season. [1] He moved on to Walsall, Stafford Rangers, Worcester City, Bristol Rovers, Willenhall, and Wellington Town. [1]

Career statistics

Source: [4]

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale 1920–21 Second Division 200020
Walsall 1921–22 Third Division North 19031221
Bristol Rovers 1925–26 Third Division South 24010250

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 314. ISBN   0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ↑ "Third Division. Northern Section. Walsall". Athletic News. Manchester. 15 August 1921. p. 6.
  3. ↑ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 285. ISBN   978-1-899468-67-6.
  4. ↑ William Wilson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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