William Wilcox (footballer)

William A. Wilcox (active 1910s–1925) was an English footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Crewe Alexandra.[1] He also played non-league football in the Manchester and Cheshire area for clubs including Hurst, Macclesfield, for which he was top scorer in 1921–22 despite leaving the club in mid-season,[2][3] Congleton Town and Chester.[4]

William Wilcox
Personal information
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Ancoats Lads Club
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Walkden Central
1919–1920 Hurst
1921–1922 Macclesfield 15 (10)
1922–192? Congleton Town
1923 Crewe Alexandra 1 (0)
1923–192? Chester
1924–1925 Hurst
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

During the First World War, Wilcox served with the Royal Flying Corps and played football for Manchester United and Chorley in the wartime competitions.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 280. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ a b "Manager and player profiles: W". The Silkmen Archives. Geoffrey Knights and Macclesfield Town FC. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Season statistics Cheshire League 1921–22". The Silkmen Archives. Geoffrey Knights and Macclesfield Town FC. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Waddington–Wyatt". Ashton United (Hurst FC) Player Database. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013.