Alex Wilson (footballer, born 1908)

Alexander Adams Wilson (29 October 1908 – 16 March 1971) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper, mainly for Greenock Morton and Arsenal.

After starting at Overtown Athletic as a junior player, he joined Greenock Morton in January 1928.

He made his debut against Aston Villa on 10 March 1934 after Moss picked up an injury; Arsenal won 3–2.

He later had a brief spell at Brighton and Hove Albion, playing a single Third Division South match in 1947–48.

[3] After retiring from playing, Wilson pursued a career as a trainer and physiotherapist, starting out at Brighton before going to work for Birmingham City, Sunderland and Blackpool, as well as Kent County Cricket Club.