Lawrie Wilson

Charlton Athletic Wilson was linked with a transfer to Peterborough United during the summer of 2012, as well as to Charlton Athletic. Stevenage confirmed that they had received two bids for the player, both from Championship clubs. Wilson signed for Charlton on 9 July 2012, the club at which he began his footballing career, for an undisclosed fee. He debuted for Charlton in the club's opening game of the 2012–13 season, a 1–1 draw with Leyton Orient in the League Cup at The Valley on 14 August 2012, which Charlton subsequently lost 4–3 on penalties after extra time. Wilson scored his first goal for the club in his 10th league appearance, scoring from close range to restore parity in a 1–1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on 27 October 2012. After a month out of first-team action, Wilson returned for Charlton's 2–2 home draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on 8 December 2012, scoring the first goal of the match with a header from Dale Stephens' cross. It proved to be Wilson's last goal of the season, in which he made 32 appearances as Charlton finished ninth in the Championship, three points behind the final play-off place.

He made 49 appearances during the 2013–14 season as Charlton finished 18th under new manager José Riga. He competed with Chris Solly and Joe Gomez for a place in the team at the start of the 2014–15 season. Wilson joined Championship rivals Rotherham United on an emergency loan on 20 March 2015. Rotherham manager Steve Evans suggested that the loan would enable him to assess whether to pursue a permanent deal for Wilson in the summer. He made three appearances during his loan spell at Rotherham.

Bolton Wanderers Wilson signed for Bolton Wanderers on 5 August 2015, agreeing a two-year contract with the Championship club. Initially the club's first-choice right-back, he was not selected by manager Neil Lennon following a poor performance in a 4–1 defeat at Huddersfield Town on 19 September 2015. He joined League One club Peterborough United on 2 January 2016, on a one-month loan agreement. Wilson stated that reuniting with former Stevenage manager Graham Westley was a factor in his decision to move to London Road Stadium. He made four appearances during the loan spell. He returned to Bolton and was recalled to the first team by interim manager Jimmy Phillips for the final two games of the 2015–16 season.

Wilson regained his place in the first team at Bolton following an injury to Lewis Buxton in September 2016, and subsequently established himself as the club's right-back under manager Phil Parkinson. He was ruled out of first-team action for 10 weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during a 1–1 draw at Milton Keynes Dons on 4 February 2017. Bolton secured promotion at the end of the 2016–17 season, although Wilson was released following the club's decision not to offer him a new contract.

Port Vale Following his departure from Bolton, Wilson signed a two-year contract with newly relegated League Two club Port Vale on 15 July 2017, after manager Michael Brown sought a replacement for departing right-back and club captain Ben Purkiss. He was not included in the first team under new manager Neil Aspin and remained outside the matchday squad despite suspensions to James Gibbons and injuries to Adam Yates and Joe Davis.

Ebbsfleet United Having not played for Port Vale in over three months, Wilson joined National League club Ebbsfleet United on 9 January 2018. He was signed by manager Daryl McMahon, his former teammate at Stevenage. He made his debut for Ebbsfleet on the same day his signing was announced, playing the entirety of a 2–1 victory at Maidstone United. He made 17 appearances for the club during the second half of the season, including two appearances in the National League play-offs, as Ebbsfleet lost at the semi-final stage.

Wilson made two appearances for Ebbsfleet in the opening two months of the 2018–19 season. He subsequently joined fellow National League club Maidstone United on a one-month loan in order to gain match fitness and playing time. He made his debut for Maidstone in a 1–0 away victory at Aldershot Town on 25 September 2018, making four appearances during the loan spell. Wilson departed the club on 29 June 2020, upon the expiry of his contract.

Billericay Town Wilson joined National League South club Billericay Town on 4 August 2020. He made 14 appearances before the 2020–21 season was curtailed due to restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Manager Kevin Watson was dismissed in October 2021, and, as club captain, Wilson was tasked with assisting caretaker manager Danny Brown in preparing the team for future fixtures. Wilson made 15 appearances as Billericay were relegated after finishing in last place at the end of the 2021–22 season. He made six appearances in all competitions during the 2022–23 season. However, he withdrew from the squad after sustaining a dislocated ankle and broken leg three days later.

Style of play Wilson is primarily a right-back, but is also adept at playing on the right side of midfield, and can also play at left-back, central midfield or the left-hand side of midfield when required. He described himself as a consistent rather than standout performer.

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Honours Stevenage Football League Two play-offs: 2011

Bolton Wanderers EFL League One second-place promotion: 2016–17