Career
He played as a right half or inside forward for N ottinghamshire County, Aston Villa and Birmingham City, making more than 550 appearances in the Football League, and more than 700 in all competitions. As a manager, he took charge of West Bromwich Albion between 1982 and 1984. An inside-forward, Wylie made his name at N ottinghamshire County before transferring to Aston Villa in 1958.
Highly regarded by the club"s fans, he was not capped by Scotland, likely due to the abundance of quality midfielders available at the time.
In 1965, he transferred to Birmingham City. Considered past his best when he made the move, he went on to play nearly 150 games for the club, was appointed club captain, and retired in 1970 at the age of 37.
On retirement as a player, Wylie joined the coaching staff at Aston Villa before moving to Coventry City, first as coach and later as assistant manager. He took an advisory post in Cyprus before returning to England where he was appointed manager at West Bromwich Albion in 1982.
With Ron Atkinson being replaced by Ronnie Allen, the club had sold players such as Bryan Robson, Remi Moses and Peter Barnes, leading to a decline in the club"s fortunes.
The side began the 1982-1983 season well, winning 7 of the first 11 and were in contention for a Union of European Football Associations Cup place for much of the season, but a late slump in form saw them finish 11th (the last time the club finished in the top half of the top flight until the 2011-2012 season). The following season, West Brom"s form was mediocre although the side were always several points clear of the relegation zone. Wylie left the manager"s position in February and was replaced by Johnny Giles.
He returned to Aston Villa to take charge of the reserve team, later working as a scout before yet again rejoining Aston Villa as community liaison officer, a post which he held until retirement in 2003.