Hughie Wilson
Hugh Wilson was a Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland, Third [Lanark A.C.|Third Lanark] and the Scotland national football team as a wing half or inside forward.
Club career
Born in Mauchline, Ayrshire and known by the nickname "Lalty", Wilson came to prominence with Newmilns, earning his first international cap while with that club. He then signed for Sunderland and made his debut for them on 13 September 1890 against Burnley in a 3–2 defeat at Newcastle Road. Overall, he made 258 league appearances scoring 46 goals while at the club, spanning from 1890 to 1899. Wilson won league championships with Sunderland in 1892, 1893 and 1895. Known for his effective long throw-ins, anecdotally it was reported that he initially used a one-armed technique which led to the rules being changed – however, the requirement to use both hands was formalised in 1883.Wilson left Sunderland in 1899 to sign for Bedminster. A season later he moved to Bristol City, as a result of the merger between Bedminster and Bristol City. Wilson then returned to Scotland in 1901 with Third Lanark. He enjoyed success with Thirds, Scottish football champions|winning the Scottish League] in 1904, the Scottish Cup the following year, and reaching the final in 1906. He ended his playing days at Kilmarnock.