Willie Carlin

William Carlin (6 October 1940 – 10 June 2024) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. During his career, he made over 400 appearances in the Football League, scoring 74 times. He began his career with his hometown club Liverpool, making one appearance for the club in 1959, before joining Halifax Town in 1962. being described by Brian Clough as "a belligerent, aggressive little Scouser".

Career Having represented England at schoolboy level, Carlin began at his hometown club, and the club he supported, The following season, Carlin was handed his professional debut for the club in the Second Division at the age of 19, playing in a 2–2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on 10 October 1959. Carlin travelled to Derby the following day and the transfer was completed for a fee of £63,000.

Later life After retiring from football, Carlin ran a bar in Majorca, Spain. He died on 10 June 2024, at the age of 83.

Honours Carlisle United Football League Third Division: 1964–65

Derby County Football League Second Division: 1968–69