Joe Wilson

Joseph William Wilson (29 September 1911 – 3 April 1996) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Southend United, Brentford and Barnsley as a right back. He later managed non-League clubs Blyth Spartans and Consett.

Career

Early years in non-League football A right back, Wilson spent his early career moving around Northern and North Eastern League clubs Tow Law Town, Crook Town, Annfield Plain and Stanley United. He departed the latter club in December 1927.

Football League (1927–1947) Wilson signed for First Division club Newcastle United for a £50 fee in December 1927. Wilson departed the club in July 1930 and transferred to Third Division South club Southend United for a £500 fee. He remained at Roots Hall for five seasons and made 175 appearances, scoring four goals. He gradually fell out of the first team picture over the following three seasons and departed Griffin Park in August 1939. He later managed North Eastern League club Consett.

Personal life Wilson's son Carl also became a professional footballer and played for Newcastle United, Gateshead, Doncaster Rovers, Millwall and Sparta Rotterdam.

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