Walter Wilson (footballer, born 1865)

Walter Wilson was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Everton.[1]

Walter Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth 1865
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1889 Everton 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early career

Walter Wilson was an Everton reserve player. He was not retained for season 1889-1890.[2]

League debut

Walter Wilson made his League Debut on 30 March 1889 at Anfield, Liverpool against Blackburn Rovers. It was Everton' last match of the 1888-1889 season. Wilson was left-back, replacing Alec Dick. The match was originally scheduled for 5 January 1889 but the referee would not allow the match to start as the pitch was covered in ice. Alf Milward put Everton ahead but Blackburn soon equalised. Half-time - Everton 1-1 Blackburn Rovers. The second-half belonged to Everton. David Waugh restored Everton' lead and Joe Davies made it 3-1. Everton cruised after that to achieve a comfortable win against one of that season' top teams. Full-Time Everton 3-1 Blackburn Rovers.[3]

1888-1889 Season

Wilson played just the one match, at left-back, for Everton and when he played his team conceded 1 out of 47 goals conceded for the season. Everton finished eighth in the League.[4]

End of career

Walter Wilson was not retained for 1889-1890 and nothing is known about him after he left Everton.

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. Matthews, Tony (2004). Who's Who of Everton. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 1-84018-819-7.
  3. Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. ISBN 978-1-4456-1881-4.
  4. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 9 February 2018. (registration & fee required)


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