Sid Wileman Explained

Sid Wileman
Fullname:Sidney Wileman
Birth Date:26 April 1910
Birth Place:Coalville, England
Death Place:Coalville, England
Position:Left-half
Youthclubs1:Hugglescote Wesleyans
Clubs1:Gresley Rovers
Years2:1933–1938
Clubs2:Derby County
Caps2:9
Goals2:1
Years3:1938–1939
Clubs3:Port Vale
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Clubs4:Hinckley United

Sidney Wileman (26 April 1910 – 26 June 1985) was an English footballer who played for Gresley Rovers, Derby County, Port Vale, and Hinckley United.

Career

Wileman played for Hugglescote Wesleyans, Gresley Rovers, Nottingham Forest (on trial) and Derby County, before joining Port Vale for a "substantial fee" in June 1938.[1] He made his debut at The Old Recreation Ground in a 3–1 defeat by Aldershot on 27 August and started the next two Third Division South games.[1] However, he was only selected once more in the league that season, before being transferred to Hinckley United in August 1939.[1]

Career statistics

Source:

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Derby County1933–34First Division61200081
1934–35First Division20000020
1935–36First Division00000000
1936–37First Division10000010
1937–38First Division00000000
Total912000111
Port Vale1938–39Third Division South40101060

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kent, Jeff. Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. 309. 1996. 0-9529152-0-0.