John Wilson (footballer, born 1952)

John Wilson (born 11 April 1952) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Darlington and in non-league football for Consett and Gateshead.[1][2] After nursing an injury, he became a part time footballer alongside his career. His daughter, Emma Wilson was born in 1977 and he is now the Grandfather to Eve Coates, Amelia Coates and Isla Wilson.

John Wilson
Personal information
Full name John Allan Wilson[1]
Date of birth (1952-04-11)11 April 1952[1]
Place of birth Jarrow,[1] England
Position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Consett
1971–1973 Darlington 20 (1)
Gateshead
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (1998). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–1998. Queen Anne Press. p. 588. ISBN 978-1-85291-585-8.
  2. "Darlington: 1946/47–1988/89 & 1990/91–2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Players Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 22 January 2015.