Bill Dickson
| Date of birth | 15 April 1923 |
| Place of birth | Lurgan |
| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Position | Wing half |
Northern Ireland international Bill Dickson overcame many injury problems including a slipped disc, a knee operation, appendicitis and a dislocated shoulder to become renowned as a wonderfully constructive wing-half. He moved on to Arsenal and later became Arsenal's chief scout in Northern Ireland.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notts County | 01 Nov 1945 | 01 Nov 1947 | |
| Chelsea | 01 Nov 1947 | 01 Oct 1953 | |
| Arsenal | 01 Oct 1953 | 01 Jul 1956 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-48 | Chelsea | League Division One | 1 | ||||
| 1948-49 | Chelsea | League Division One | 2 | ||||
| 1949-50 | Chelsea | League Division One | 3 | ||||
| 1950-51 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1950-51 | Chelsea | League Division One | 20 | 1 |
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| 1950-51 | Ireland | British Home Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1950-51 | Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1951-52 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 7 | ||||
| 1951-52 | Chelsea | League Division One | 37 | ||||
| 1951-52 | Ireland | British Home Championship | 3 | ||||
| 1952-53 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 7 | ||||
| 1952-53 | Chelsea | League Division One | 38 | 3 |
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| 1952-53 | Ireland | British Home Championship | 3 | ||||
| 1952-53 | Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1953-54 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1953-54 | Arsenal | League Division One | 24 | 1 |
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| 1953-54 | Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1954-55 | Arsenal | League Division One | 4 | ||||
| 1955-56 | Arsenal | League Division One | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 1953 | Charlton Athletic v Arsenal | W | 1-5 | League Division One | |
| 31 Oct 1953 | Arsenal v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 4-1 | League Division One | |
| 07 Nov 1953 | Manchester United v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 14 Nov 1953 | Arsenal v Bolton Wanderers | W | 4-3 | League Division One | |
| 21 Nov 1953 | Liverpool v Arsenal | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 28 Nov 1953 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 05 Dec 1953 | Middlesbrough v Arsenal | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 12 Dec 1953 | Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 19 Dec 1953 | Huddersfield Town v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 26 Dec 1953 | Blackpool v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 28 Dec 1953 | Arsenal v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 09 Jan 1954 | Arsenal v Aston Villa | W | 5-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 16 Jan 1954 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal | W | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 23 Jan 1954 | Arsenal v Sunderland | L | 1-4 | League Division One | |
| 30 Jan 1954 | Arsenal v Norwich City | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 24 Feb 1954 | Preston North End v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 13 Mar 1954 | Arsenal v Charlton Athletic | D | 3-3 | League Division One | |
| 20 Mar 1954 | Sheffield Wednesday v Arsenal | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 27 Mar 1954 | Arsenal v Manchester United | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 03 Apr 1954 | Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal | L | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 06 Apr 1954 | Arsenal v Aston Villa | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 10 Apr 1954 | Arsenal v Liverpool | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 16 Apr 1954 | Arsenal v Portsmouth | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 17 Apr 1954 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | L | 5-2 | League Division One | |
| 19 Apr 1954 | Portsmouth v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 24 Apr 1954 | Arsenal v Middlesbrough | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 21 Aug 1954 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | L | 1-3 | League Division One | |
| 25 Aug 1954 | Everton v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 25 Sep 1954 | Arsenal v Burnley | W | 4-0 | League Division One | |
| 09 Oct 1954 | Sheffield Wednesday v Arsenal | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 20 Aug 1955 | Blackpool v Arsenal | L | 3-1 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-55 | Northern Ireland | British Home Championship | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct 1954 | Northern Ireland v England | L | 0-2 | British Home Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.