William Dickson (footballer, born 1923)

William Dickson, also known as Bill Dickson or Billy Dickson (15 March 1923 – June 2002), was a Northern Irish footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a wing half.

Bill Dickson

Personal information
Full name	William Dickson
Date of birth	(1923-03-15)15 March 1923
Place of birth	Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Date of death	June 2002 (aged 79)
Place of death	Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position(s)	Wing half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1945	Glenavon	?	(?)
1945–1947	Notts County	21	(2)
1947–1953	Chelsea	101	(8)
1953–1956	Arsenal	29	(1)
1956–1957	Mansfield Town	19	(0)
1958	Glenavon	?	(?)
Total		170	(7)
National team
1951–1954	Northern Ireland	12	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Club career

Born in Lurgan, Dickson began his career with hometown club Glenavon, before moving to England in November 1945 to sign with Notts County.[1] Dickson also played in England for Chelsea, Arsenal and Mansfield Town, making a total of 170 appearances in the Football League for all four clubs.[2] Dickson retired due to a shoulder injury in 1957, before returning briefly to play with first club Glenavon in January 1958.[1]

International career

Dickson earned a total of twelve caps for Northern Ireland between 1951 and 1954.[1][3]

References

1. NIFG profile
2. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database profile
3. William Dickson at National-Football-Teams.com