Full name Joseph William Wilson Name Joe Wilson Role Footballer, born 1911 | Place of death Consett, England Years Team | |
Date of birth (1911-09-29)29 September 1911 Date of death 3 April 1996(1996-04-03) (aged 84) Died April 3, 1996, Consett, United Kingdom | ||
Place of birth Butsfield, England | ||
Joseph William "Joe" Wilson (29 September 1911 – 3 April 1996) was an English professional football right back and manager who played in the Football League for Southend United, Brentford and Barnsley. He later managed non-league clubs Blyth Spartans and Consett.
Contents
- Early years
- Newcastle United
- Southend United
- Brentford
- Reading
- Barnsley
- Blyth Spartans
- Consett
- Personal life
- References
Early years
A right back, Wilson spent his early career moving around Northern and North-Eastern League sides Tow Law Town, Crook Town, Annfield Plain and Stanley United. He departed the latter club in December 1927.
Newcastle United
Wilson signed for Division One side Newcastle United for a £50 fee in December 1927. He had to wait until 7 December 1929 for his professional debut, which came in a 2–2 draw with Aston Villa at St James' Park. He departed the club in July 1930.
Southend United
Wilson dropped down to the Division Three South to sign for Southend United in a £500 deal in July 1930. He remained at Roots Hall for five seasons, making 175 appearances and scoring four goals.
Brentford
Wilson signed for newly promoted Division One side Brentford in June 1935. Behind Arthur Bateman and Jack Astley in the right back pecking order, Wilson had to wait until Boxing Day 1935 to get his chance, which came in a 4–2 victory over Preston North End. He held down a regular place until the end of the 1935–36 season, making 23 appearances. Wilson gradually fell out of the first team picture over the following three seasons and finally departed Griffin Park in August 1939. He made 65 appearances and scored one goal in four years with the Bees.
Reading
Wilson joined Division Three South club Reading in August 1939, but his career was brought to a halt after just three appearances by the outbreak of the Second World War the following month.
Barnsley
Following the Second World War and despite being 34 years of age, Wilson signed for Barnsley in 1946 and made 20 appearances during the 1946–47 season.
Blyth Spartans
Wilson wound down his career with a spell at North Eastern League side Blyth Spartans.
Blyth Spartans
In addition to his playing duties, Wilson also undertook the role of manager at Blyth Spartans.
Consett
Wilson had a spell as manager at North Eastern League side Consett.
Personal life
Wilson's son Carl also became a professional footballer and played for Newcastle United, Gateshead, Doncaster Rovers, Millwall and Sparta Rotterdam.