Clare Wilson


Clare Wilson was an English professional footballer who played as an inside left.

Career

Wilson spent his early career with Wallsend Park Villa and Gateshead Town. He signed for Bradford City from Gateshead in March 1907. He made 2 league appearances for the club, before joining Glossop in December 1908. He later played for Oldham Athletic and Gateshead.

Death

Wilson joined the Durham Light Infantry in December 1915 and then transferred to the Manchester Regiment's 22nd Battalion. He was killed in action on the Western Front on 9 October 1917 and is buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.