He was capable of playing as either a half back or a forward.
His father, Andy Wilson, played for Middlesbrough and Chelsea in the 1920s and 1930s, and was a Scottish international.
[1] Although born in Middlesbrough, Wilson started his career in London, as an amateur at Fulham.
He later played for Gravesend & Northfleet, Chelsea and Leeds United, before joining Watford in December 1950.
Although largely a reserve at Vicarage Road, Wilson amassed 51 starts in all competitions over his seven years at the club, before joining Southend United for the 1957–58 season.