Jack Wilson (footballer)

John Thomas Wilson (born 8 March 1897) was an English footballer who played as a wing half.[2]

For other people named Jack Wilson, see Jack Wilson (disambiguation).

Jack Wilson
Personal information
Full name John Thomas Wilson
Date of birth (1897-03-08)8 March 1897
Place of birth Leadgate, County Durham, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s) Wing half
Youth career
Leadgate St Ives
Leadgate United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1919–1920 Newcastle United 7 (2)
1920–1922 Leadgate Park
1922 Durham City 9 (5)
1922–1926 Stockport County 131 (5)
1926–1932 Manchester United 130 (3)
1932–1933 Bristol City 18 (0)
Managerial career
1920–1922 Leadgate Park (player-manager)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Leadgate, County Durham, he played for Leadgate St Ives and Leadgate United as a youth and served as a bombardier in the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War.[3] His first professional club was Newcastle United, with whom he had a brief spell with due to breaking both his legs while at St. James' Park. He became player-manager of Leadgate Park at the age of 24, in 1920.

In 1922, he moved to Durham City, scoring five goals in eight matches, attracting the attention of Stockport County. He stayed with County for four seasons, eventually changing positions from an inside forward to a half back.

In September 1926, he was sold to Manchester United. Early in his career at Old Trafford, he was sent off in a reserve match, which resulted in a two-month suspension. However, he proved to be a trusty stalwart in the defence, and was noted for his enthusiasm and an immense capacity for hard work. He was captain of the side during the 1928–1929 season. He was at Old Trafford for six seasons, having made he made 140 appearances and scoring 3 goals.[4] He was sold to Bristol City in 1932.

He lasted a season with the Robins, before returning to his hometown of Leadgate, unable to find another club. In 1947, he was employed in the licensing trade in Tynemouth.

References
  1. "The lure of promotion. Stockport County". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2012) [2002]. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 315. ISBN 978-1-905891-61-0.
  3. "North East War Memorials Project – Regional Content". www.newmp.org.uk. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  4. "Jack Wilson". 11v11.com. Association of Football Statisticians. Retrieved 30 December 2018.


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