| Wilson [i] |
 Wilson (forename unknown) was probably born in Scotland, although his place and date of birth remain unknown to us. * The midfielder joined George Easton's Thistle for a trial in August, 1906, having most recently been with Linthouse Juniors. He made his debut appearance on Monday, 27th August, 1906, in a 3-2 friendly win away to Benburb. There were no goals for Wilson during his time with Thistle. He played his second and final game for the club on Thursday, 15th November, 1906, in a 2-2 draw at home to Celtic in a Benefit match. His club-list included Linthouse Juniors, Fernlea and Partick Thistle. We don't know where or when Wilson died. *
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 There's not much to go on with this unknown player, and we can't even be sure it's the same Wilson for both low-key appearances. Thistle travelled to Govan on the Monday evening of 27th August 1906 in a fundraiser for Benburb. At left-half, Wilson (Linthouse) was one of three juniors being tried on the night. 18-year-old Lee Massey (Petershill) debuted in goal - and subsequently signed to terms. Lawson (Renfrew Victoria) played at left back. Thistle came back from 2 down to win 3-2, but Benburb would've had an last-minute equaliser had the ref not cruelly called for time! We don't have any firm evidence to link Wilson (Fernlea) as the same guy making a second appearance a few months later, but it doesn't seem entirely unreasonable as a curator's punt. It was a similar type of situation, whereby Thistle gave a trial to a number of juniors, this time the striking 'Partick Boilermakers' being the beneficiaries as Thistle drew 2-2 with Celtic on the evening of Thursday 15th August 1906. Supporting the guesswork that Wilson might have been invited back for a second trial is the fact that he appeared in a similar position, albeit right half as opposed to left. |
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