Bob Wilson (footballer, born 1934)

Scottish former professional association football player, born 1934

Robert Smail Whitelaw "Bob" Wilson (born 29 June 1934) is a Scottish former professional footballer. He was a half-back. He began his professional career with Aberdeen, before going on to play for a number of English clubs.

Bob Wilson
Personal information
Full name Robert Smail Whitelaw Wilson
Date of birth (1934-06-29) 29 June 1934 (age 89)
Place of birth Musselburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Wing-half
Youth career
Musselburgh Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1954–1957 Aberdeen 20 (1)
1957–1960 Norwich City 62 (0)
1960–1961 Gillingham 35 (0)
1961–1962 Accrington Stanley
1962–1963 Chester City 15 (0)
1963– GKN Sankey
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He was captain of the original incarnation of Accrington Stanley when the club resigned from The Football League in 1962.[1][2]

References change

  1. Triggs, Roger (2001). The Men Who Made Gillingham Football Club. Tempus Publishing Ltd. p. 340. ISBN 0-7524-2243-X.
  2. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation