Billy Wilkinson

Billy Wilkinson (born 4 April 1951) was a Scottish footballer who began his football career in 1967/68 playing for Dumbarton, nicknamed 'The Sons'. His career breakthrough came in the 1971/72 season, making 23 appearances and contributing to The Sons' promotion to Division 1. Over the following two seasons, Billy played 51 times before moving to Alloa Athletic in Division 2 scoring 6 goals in 120 appearances for the Wasps. He later moved to Brisbane, Australia. Wilkinson's son, Barry, returned to Scotland to join Dumbarton and spent two years with the club from 1998-2000.[2]

Billy Wilkinson
Personal information
Date of birth (1951-04-04) 4 April 1951
Playing position(s) Full Back
Youth career
St Anthonys
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1967–1974 Dumbarton[1] 97 (0)
1974–1978 Alloa Athletic 125 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  1. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.


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