William Wilson (footballer, born 1902) explained

William Wilson
Birth Date:1902
Birth Place:Seaham, County Durham, England
Height:[1]
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Seaham Harbour
Clubs1:Portsmouth
Years2:1921
Clubs2:Port Vale
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:1921–1922
Clubs3:Walsall
Caps3:19
Goals3:0
Clubs4:Stafford Rangers
Clubs5:Worcester City
Years6:1925–1926
Clubs6:Bristol Rovers
Caps6:24
Goals6:0
Clubs7:Willenhall
Clubs8:Wellington Town

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.

Career

Wilson played for Seaham Harbour and Portsmouth before moving north to join Port Vale in February 1921.[3] He only played two Second Division games before being released from The Old Recreation Ground at the end of the season.[3] He moved on to Walsall, Stafford Rangers, Worcester City, Bristol Rovers, Willenhall, and Wellington Town.[3]

Career statistics

Source:

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale1920–21Second Division200020
Walsall1921–22Third Division North19031221
Bristol Rovers1925–26Third Division South24010250

Notes and References

  1. News: Third Division. Northern Section. Walsall . Athletic News . Manchester . 15 August 1921 . 6.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . 285 . SoccerData (Tony Brown) . Nottingham . 2004 . 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. Book: Kent, Jeff. Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. 314. 1996. 0-9529152-0-0.