Career
Born in Seaton Delaval on 10 July 1946 Wilson was a tough tackling left back who made nearly 250 league appearances for the Ewood Park club An ever present during their 1967-1968 and 69-70 campaigns he was part of a close knit defence that lived far more modest lives than today"s top stars. In January 1972 he moved to Portsmouth F.C for £25,000 and promptly scored his first league goal.
He was to be a regular for four seasons (albeit a somewhat unconventional one) until he lost his place to Keith Viney during the 1976/77 campaign, after which he was very much more of a squad player.