Paddy Wilson (born 25 June 1946), sometimes known as Pat Wilson, is a retired Scottish footballer who played in the Scottish League for Berwick Rangers, Raith Rovers, Dunfermline Athletic, Aberdeen and Cowdenbeath as an outside right.[2] He was the first substitute to be utilised by Aberdeen in a competitive match.[3] After his retirement as a player, Wilson managed Cowdenbeath.[4][5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 June 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | High Valleyfield, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Outside right | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1962 | Blairhall Colliery | ||
| 1962–1966 | Dunfermline Athletic | 7 | (2) |
| 1966–1968 | Aberdeen | 5 | (0) |
| 1968–1971 | Raith Rovers | 75 | (13) |
| 1971–1976 | Berwick Rangers | 76 | (9) |
| 1976 | Cowdenbeath | 3 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1977–1980 | Cowdenbeath | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life edit
Wilson's father was involved in football and managed Blairhall Colliery in the early 1960s.[6] After leaving football, Wilson worked as a salesman in the drinks industry and ran the East Port Bar in Dunfermline.[3]
Career statistics edit
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Aberdeen | 1966–67[1] | Scottish First Division | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 1967–68[1] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
References edit
- ^ a b c "Pat Wilson". Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ Hosie, Rab. "Scottish League appearance records – W". Scottish Football Historical Archive. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Wedding date changed so Paddy could head Stateside". The Sunday Post (Newcastle). 5 June 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "Cowdenbeath Manager Paddy Wilson Details". www.fitbastats.com. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "Dr A. N. O' Rak – Managers". www.cowdenbeath.free-online.co.uk. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "Pat Wilson". Dunfermline Athletic Football Club. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
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