Wilf Rostron
| Date of birth | 29 September 1956 |
| Place of birth | Sunderland |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Left back |
A left winger at Arsenal who mixed skill with bravery, Wilf went on the enjoy the most success of his career when he was converted to a left-back at Watford.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 01 Oct 1973 | 01 Jul 1977 | |
| Sunderland | 01 Jul 1977 | 01 Oct 1979 | |
| Watford | 01 Oct 1979 | 01 Jan 1989 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 01 Jan 1989 | 01 Sep 1989 | |
| Sheffield United | 01 Sep 1989 | 01 Jan 1991 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-75 | Arsenal | League Division One | 6 | 2 |
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| 1975-76 | Arsenal | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1975-76 | Arsenal | League Division One | 2 | 3 |
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| 1976-77 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1976-77 | Arsenal | League Division One | 4 | 2 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 1975 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 22 Mar 1975 | Burnley v Arsenal | D | 3-3 | League Division One | |
| 25 Mar 1975 | Luton Town v Arsenal | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 29 Mar 1975 | Arsenal v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 23 Apr 1975 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | L | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 28 Apr 1975 | West Ham United v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 23 Sep 1975 | Arsenal v Everton | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 2nd round replay |
| 27 Sep 1975 | Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 04 Oct 1975 | Arsenal v Manchester City | L | 2-3 | League Division One | |
| 11 Oct 1975 | Arsenal v Coventry City | W | 5-0 | League Division One | |
| 31 Jan 1976 | Arsenal v Sheffield United | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 17 Apr 1976 | Arsenal v Ipswich Town | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 18 Dec 1976 | Arsenal v Manchester United | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 27 Dec 1976 | Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 22 Jan 1977 | Bristol City v Arsenal | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 29 Jan 1977 | Arsenal v Coventry City | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 05 Feb 1977 | Arsenal v Sunderland | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 15 Feb 1977 | Middlesbrough v Arsenal | L | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 25 Apr 1977 | Arsenal v Aston Villa | W | 3-0 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.