Arthur Wilkie | |
Fullname: | Arthur William Wilkie |
Birth Date: | 1942 10, df=y |
Birth Place: | Woolwich, England |
Position: | Goalkeeper |
Youthclubs1: | Reading |
Years1: | 1961–1968 |
Clubs1: | Reading |
Caps1: | 169 |
Goals1: | 2 |
Years2: | 1968–1970 |
Clubs2: | Chelmsford City |
Years3: | 1970–1972 |
Clubs3: | Basingstoke Town |
Years4: | 1972–1973 |
Clubs4: | Cotswold |
Arthur William Wilkie (born 7 October 1942) is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Wilkie began his career at Reading, rising up from the youth ranks at the club. In total, Wilkie made 169 Football League for the club. On 31 August 1962, in a match against Halifax Town, Wilkie suffered a back injury. Wilkie was thus utilised as a winger for the rest of the game, scoring twice in a 4–2 win.[1]
Following his time at Reading, Wilkie signed for Chelmsford City.[2] In 1970, Wilkie signed for Basingstoke Town.[3] In 1972, Wilkie signed for Reading Combination League side Cotswold, where he was utilised as a forward.[4] In February 1973, after 22 goals in 15 appearances, Wilkie left Cotswold in order to emigrate to New Zealand.[5]