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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar 1951 | Ireland v Wales | L | 1-2 | British Home Championship | |
| 12 May 1951 | Ireland v France | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Oct 1951 | Ireland v Scotland | L | 0-3 | British Home Championship | |
| 14 Nov 1951 | England v Ireland | L | 2-0 | British Home Championship | |
| 19 Mar 1952 | Wales v Ireland | L | 3-0 | British Home Championship | |
| 04 Oct 1952 | Ireland v England | D | 2-2 | British Home Championship | |
| 05 Nov 1952 | Scotland v Ireland | D | 1-1 | British Home Championship | |
| 11 Nov 1952 | France v Ireland | L | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
| 15 Apr 1953 | Ireland v Wales | L | 2-3 | British Home Championship | |
| 11 Nov 1953 | England v Ireland | L | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
| 31 Mar 1954 | Wales v Ireland | W | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 3 |
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.