He's also tied alongside Billie Gillespie as Man City's ninth highest goalscorer of all time.

[5] In 1928, Tilson along with his friend Eric Brook, were transferred to Manchester City for a combined fee of £6,000.

[7] Brook and Tilson joined a strong forward line at the club that included two England internationals in Tommy Johnson and Frank Roberts.

In his first season Tilson made 6 appearances and helped City earn promotion to the first division.

City managed to reach the semi-final of the FA Cup that year but were defeated by Arsenal by 1–0.

In the 1933 FA Cup final Manchester City were defeated three goals to nil by Everton who were captained by England international Dixie Dean.