William Wilson (footballer, born 1902)

William Wilson (born 1902)[2] was an English footballer who played for Portsmouth, Port Vale, Walsall, Stafford Rangers, Worcester City, Bristol Rovers, Willenhall, and Wellington Town.

William Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth 1902
Place of birth Seaham, County Durham, England[1]
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
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing 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]

Statistics

Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale 1920–21 Second Division 200020
Walsall 1921–22 Third Division North 19031221
Bristol Rovers 1925–26 Third Division South 24010250

References

  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 314. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 285. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. William Wilson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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