William_Dickson_(footballer_born_1923)

William Dickson (footballer, born 1923)

William Dickson (footballer, born 1923)

Northern Irish footballer

William Dickson, also known as Bill Dickson or Billy Dickson (15 March 1923 – 31 May 2002[1]), was a Northern Irish footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a wing half.

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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.[2] 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.[3] Dickson retired due to a shoulder injury in 1957, before returning briefly to play with first club Glenavon in January 1958.[2]

International career

Dickson earned a total of twelve caps for Northern Ireland between 1951 and 1954.[2][1]

References

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