Ray Wilson (Scottish footballer) explained

Ray Wilson
Birth Date:8 April 1947
Birth Place:Grangemouth, Scotland
Position:Full back
Youthclubs1:West Bromwich Albion
Years1:1964–1976
Clubs1:West Bromwich Albion[1]
Caps1:232
Goals1:3
Nationalyears1:1970
Nationalteam1:Scotland under-23
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0

Ray T. Wilson (born 8 April 1947) is a Scottish former football full-back.

An amateur with Woodburn Athletic he joined West Bromwich Albion on the same terms in 1963, turning professional a year later.[2] Initially playing on the left side of midfield he soon settled into the left full-back position, dislodging Graham Williams with his hard tackling.[2] A regular at left-back for a number of years, he suffered a shattered kneecap against Luton Town in August 1975 and was forced into early retirement as a consequence.[2] He was awarded a testimonial game against Aston Villa the same year.[2]

Following his retirement Wilson settled in Birmingham where he became a businessman.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hugman, B.J.. Rothmans Football League Players Records The Complete A-Z 1946–1981. 1981. 359. 0907574084.
  2. Book: Matthews, T.. West Bromwich Albion – The Complete Record. 2007. 150–151. 978-1859835654.