Bob Wilson (footballer, 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 nameRobert Smail Whitelaw Wilson
Date of birth (1934-06-29) 29 June 1934 (age 90)
Place of birthMusselburgh, Scotland
Playing positionWing-half
Youth career
Musselburgh Athletic
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1954–1957Aberdeen20(1)
1957–1960Norwich City62(0)
1960–1961Gillingham35(0)
1961–1962Accrington Stanley
1962–1963Chester City15(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

  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