Full name William John Coulson Role Footballer Name Willie Coulson | Years Team Playing position Position Midfielder | |
Date of birth (1951-01-14) 14 January 1951 (age 64) Consett FC & North Shields 1969-1970 Chelsea as an amateur for 3 months) |
William John "Willie" Coulson (born 14 January 1951 in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Southend United, Aldershot, Huddersfield Town and Darlington.
He played in Hong Kong for a number of years before moving to Melbourne where he played a season with Ringwood Whilemina and then transferred to Frankston City who later folded up because of debts.Did coaching clinic in Melbourne with George Best Bobby Charlton and Dennis Law. played chartiy match and that was the last time he kicked a ball. He lived in Melbourne for 20 years before moving to Newcastle in Australia. He is still into his football and did some coaching after his retirement.
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