Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson (born 29 November 1940 in Rosewell) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a defender for Falkirk, Millwall and Hull City in the 1970s. He was also a member of the Hull City coaching team during the 1980s.

Career Thomas Wilson was born in Rosewell, near Edinburgh. He played for St David's School in Dalkeith, the Midlothian county team, Whitehill Welfare and Edina Hearts. He joined Falkirk in August 1957 and in early 1958 was loaned to Linlithgow Rose. By the end of the 1960–61 season, he was an established player in Falkirk's first team.

Millwall In July 1961 Wilson was signed for £750 by English Fourth Division side Millwall, making his debut in November 1961 and helping the club gain promotion to the Third Division in 1962. After a relegation in 1964 and a promotion in 1965, Wilson helped Millwall win a second successive promotion, to the Second Division in the 1965–66 season. In total, he made over 200 starts for Millwall, scoring 15 League goals.

Hull City Wilson joined Second Division rivals Hull City in November 1967 for £18,000, under manager Cliff Britton. He scored his only Tigers goal in a November 1968 3–0 win over Bury, but as the side's form faltered, he was replaced at centre half by Geoff Barker in March 1969. He returned to the first team starting XI in December 1969, but after Britton stopped down as manager, Wilson rarely featured under new manager Terry Neill, playing his last Hull game on 21 February 1970 at Preston North End. and later succeeding Colin Appleton before the appointment of Stan Ternent. He later worked for two years as the club secretary at Boothferry Park. He was awarded a testimonial that featured Bobby and Jack Charlton, Billy Bremner and Welsh legend John Charles. today a player at English National League club Southend United, on loan from Forest Green Rovers.