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]
Height 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Seaham Harbour
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (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.

Career[edit]

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[edit]

Source:[4]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1920–21 Second Division 2 0 0 0 2 0
Walsall 1921–22 Third Division North 19 0 3 1 22 1
Bristol Rovers 1925–26 Third Division South 24 0 1 0 25 0

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d 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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