Paddy Wilson (footballer) explained

Paddy Wilson
Birth Date:25 June 1946
Birth Place:High Valleyfield, Scotland
Height:5ft 9in
Position:Outside right
Years1:–1962
Clubs1:Blairhall Colliery
Years2:1962–1966
Clubs2:Dunfermline Athletic
Caps2:7
Goals2:2
Years3:1966–1968
Clubs3:Aberdeen
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:1968–1971
Clubs4:Raith Rovers
Caps4:75
Goals4:13
Years5:1971–1976
Clubs5:Berwick Rangers
Caps5:76
Goals5:8
Years6:1976
Clubs6:Cowdenbeath
Caps6:3
Goals6:0
Manageryears1:1977–1980
Managerclubs1:Cowdenbeath

Paddy Wilson (born 25 June 1946), sometimes known as Pat Wilson, is a Scottish retired footballer who played in the Scottish League for Berwick Rangers, Raith Rovers, Dunfermline Athletic, Aberdeen and Cowdenbeath as an outside right.[1] He was the first substitute to be utilised by Aberdeen in a competitive match.[2] After his retirement as a player, Wilson managed Cowdenbeath.[3] [4]

Personal life

Wilson's father was involved in football and managed Blairhall Colliery in the early 1960s.[5] After leaving football, Wilson worked as a salesman in the drinks industry and ran the East Port Bar in Dunfermline.

Career statistics

Club

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SeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aberdeen1966–67[6] Scottish First Division5000100060
1967–68Scottish First Division1000300040
Total60004000100
Berwick Rangers1971–72[7] Scottish Second Division2942040354
1972–73[8] Scottish Second Division1810010191
1973–74[9] Scottish Second Division1520040192
1974–75[10] Scottish Second Division1411050201
Total76830140938
Career total82830180001038

Manager

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hosie . Rab . Scottish League appearance records – W . 4 July 2018 . Scottish Football Historical Archive.
  2. News: 5 June 2016 . Wedding date changed so Paddy could head Stateside . The Sunday Post (Newcastle) . 5 July 2018.
  3. Web site: Cowdenbeath Manager Paddy Wilson Details . 5 July 2018 . www.fitbastats.com.
  4. Web site: Dr A. N. O' Rak – Managers . 5 July 2018 . www.cowdenbeath.free-online.co.uk.
  5. Web site: Pat Wilson . 19 November 2021 . Dunfermline Athletic Football Club.
  6. Web site: Pat Wilson . 5 July 2018 . Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust.
  7. Web site: 1971/72 . 20 June 2024 . Berwick Rangers FC History.
  8. Web site: 1972/73 . 20 June 2024 . Berwick Rangers FC History.
  9. Web site: 1973/74: Top Six . 20 June 2024 . Berwick Rangers FC History.
  10. Web site: 1974/75: Split Miss . 20 June 2024 . Berwick Rangers FC History.
  11. Web site: Cowdenbeath Manager Paddy Wilson Details . 20 June 2024 . www.fitbastats.com.