Progressive Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League side Wombwell Town have brought back memories for Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson of how it used be in Non League Football. The former Emley and Bradford (Park Avenue) legend, who has played over 1000 Non League games, signed for the Division One side recently. Wilson is a firm advocate read more→
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The day Emley’s Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson kicked lumps out of Premier League West Ham
Emley’s unforgettable FA Cup Third Round tie at Premier League West Ham United does not need much of an introduction. Frank Lampard put West Ham ahead after four minutes, but instead of collapsing Ronnie Glavin’s heroes fought back and Paul David’s thunderous second half equalising header almost gave Harry Redknapp a heart attack. Despite Lampard, read more→
Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson remembers some funny stories from his career
Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson is Mr Non League. To some people he is the Clown Prince of Non League Football, but you will not find many players as enthusiastic and committed to the semi-professional game and he is loved by all. He absolutely loves it, not just from a playing point of view, but from the read more→
Willy’s day goes completely to plan
Toolstation NCEL Division One Worsbrough Bridge 3-2 East Yorkshire Carnegie Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson’s landmark 1000th career game was a complete success as Worsbrough Bridge held on to beat East Yorkshire Carnegie at Park Road. Non League legend Wilson led the teams and was presented with a commemorative shirt prior to kick-off by his mentor Ronnie read more→
Glavin to be there for Willy’s 1000th game
Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson is all set for an emotional afternoon tomorrow as his “mentor” Ronnie Glavin is to present him with commemorative shirt prior to his landmark 1000th career appearance. Non League legend Wilson will make his long-awaited 1000th appearance when Worsbrough Bridge host East Yorkshire Carnegie. Glavin signed Wilson four times during his managerial read more→
Wilson completes return to action
Toolstation NCEL Division One Non League legend Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson made his playing comeback for Worsbrough Bridge in the 4-1 defeat at Selby Town yesterday. Wilson played 72 minutes of the clash which saw Worsbrough take a first half lead through captain Chris Walton. He was one of their better players during his time on read more→
Legend Willy takes charge of Retford
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Non League legend Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson has taken charge of struggling Retford United. Wilson, whose long career has taken in clubs such as Emley, Bradford (Park Avenue), Worksop Town, Buxton, Ossett Albion, among many others, replaces Darren Darren Giovannetti. Darren Giovannetti resigned following the 13-0 defeat to AFC Mansfield on Saturday. read more→
Legend Willy set for 25th campaign
Toolstation NCEL Division One Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson is all set for his 25th campaign in Non League Football after committing to Worsbrough Bridge, along with three other players. Wilson, whose career parallels the one of Ossett Albion defender Steve Nicholson, is chasing a 1000 games and needs to play a further 31 to achieve his read more→
Wilson joins Worsbrough survival fight
Toolstation NCEL Division One Non League legend Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson is latest player to throw himself into the battle to keep his home-town club Worsbrough Bridge in the Northern Counties East League. Wilson has arrived from Retford United to help out in the final seven Division One matches as Bridge aim to pull off the read more→
Wilson reaches 950 career appearances
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson reached 950 career appearances after coming on as a second half substitute in Retford United’s 3-1 defeat at Handsworth Parramore. The well-known midfielder, 44, is still turning out after a career spanning over 25 years and the latest milestone is a stepping stone for his next target of read more→