James Wilson (Welsh footballer)
James Steven Wilson (born 26 February 1989) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Bristol Rovers. He has also represented Wales at international level. Primarily a centre-back, he can also play at right-back.
| Wilson at Bristol Rovers in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Steven Wilson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 February 1989[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Newport, Wales[3] | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[4] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bristol Rovers | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2008 | Bristol City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2014 | Bristol City | 31 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | → Brentford (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | → Brentford (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | → Cheltenham Town (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Oldham Athletic | 100 | (2) |
| 2016–2018 | Sheffield United | 7 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | → Walsall (loan) | 19 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | Lincoln City | 19 | (2) |
| 2019–2021 | Ipswich Town | 40 | (2) |
| 2021–2023 | Plymouth Argyle | 80 | (1) |
| 2023– | Bristol Rovers | 26 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2006–2008 | Wales U19 | 9 | (0) |
| 2009 | Wales U21 | 3 | (1) |
| 2013 | Wales | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:19, 28 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:48, 15 October 2013 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Bristol City edit
Wilson began his career at Bristol City, graduating from the club's academy before going on to make his debut for the first-team in 2008. He scored on his debut for the club on 26 August 2008, in a 2–1 League Cup loss to Crewe Alexandra at Gresty Road.[5] He was loaned out to Brentford for the first three months of the 2008–09 season, where he put in a number of impressive performances in a central defensive partnership with Reading loanee Alan Bennett. He made 16 appearances for the club during his loan spell.[5] Despite returning to Ashton Gate by November, Wilson was able to claim a Football League Two winners medal.[3]
He rejoined Brentford in an initial one-month loan deal on 20 August 2009,[3] the loan deal later extended to 1 January 2010.[6] Wilson was dismissed for a professional foul on Gareth Ainsworth during an away match against Wycombe Wanderers on 24 November and gives away a penalty, although Wojciech Szczęsny saved the spot-kick, Brentford still lost 1–0 at the end.[7] He made 14 appearances during his second loan spell at Griffin Park.[8]
He saw his first team involvement at Bristol City increase during the 2011–12 season, making 23 appearances in all competitions.[9]
On 13 September 2013, Wilson joined Cheltenham Town on an initial one-month loan,[10] making his debut for the club on 14 September 2013 in a 2–2 draw with Oxford United. He made 4 appearances before returning from his loan spell at the club.[11]
Oldham Athletic edit
On 31 January 2014, Wilson signed for Oldham Athletic until the end of the 2013–14 season with a view to extending deal.[12] He scored his first goal for the club on 29 April 2014, in a 1–1 draw with Sheffield United. He made 16 appearances during his first season at Oldham.[11]
The one-year option that the club had on Wilson's contract was exercised, extending his contract till the end of the 2014–15 season.[13] He became a first-team regular during the 2014–15 season, making 46 appearances in all competitions, scoring once.[14]
He continued to be a regular in the first-team at Boundary Park during the 2015–16 season. He made 47 appearances in all competitions over the course of the season.[15]
Sheffield United edit
On 5 July 2016, Wilson signed for Sheffield United on a two-year contract, after rejecting a new deal with Oldham.[3] He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 win over Oxford United at Bramall Lane on 27 August 2016. He made 10 appearances during the 2016–17 season, as Sheffield United won the League One title and promotion to the Championship.[16]
On 17 July 2017, Wilson joined League One club Walsall on loan until the end of the season.[17] He made 20 appearances during his time at the club, scoring once.[16]
Lincoln City edit
On 12 January 2018, Wilson signed for Lincoln City on a two-and-a-half-year deal, after leaving Sheffield United by mutual consent.[18] Wilson was cup-tied for Lincoln's win in the 2018 EFL Trophy Final.[19] He made 10 appearances during his first season at Sincil Bank.[16]
After suffering a broken ankle during a match against Cambridge United, Wilson found his first team opportunities limited during the 2018–19 season. He made 16 appearances as Lincoln won the League Two title.[20] His contract was terminated by mutual consent at the end of the season.[21]
Ipswich Town edit
On 2 August 2019, Wilson signed a short-term contract with Ipswich Town until 1 January 2020.[22] The next day, he made his debut for the club in a 1–0 away win against Burton Albion.[23] After making 8 appearances for the club and impressing, Wilson signed a 18-month extension in October 2019, keeping him at the club until 2021.[24] He made 31 appearances during his first season at Ipswich.[25]
Wilson featured regularly during the early part of the 2020–21 season, before picking up a knee injury in October. He returned to the first-team squad on 20 February, starting in a 0–0 draw with Oxford United.[26] Wilson scored his first goal for Ipswich in a 2–1 away win over Accrington Stanley on 2 March 2021, and his second against his former club Lincoln the following week.[27] Wilson's impressive performances when he was fit to play during the season earned him Ipswich's Player of the Year award for the 2020–21 season.[28] Despite this, on 10 May 2021, Ipswich announced that Wilson would be released following the end of his contract after being informed by new manager Paul Cook that he was not in his plans for the following season.[29]
Plymouth Argyle edit
On 20 May 2021, Wilson was announced to be joining Plymouth Argyle on a free transfer following his release from Ipswich.[30]
He made 41 appearances[31] across the course of the 2022–23 season as Argyle were promoted to the Championship as Champions.[32] Following the conclusion of the season, he was offered a new contract by the club.[33] On 13 June 2023, it was revealed that he would be departing the club with the deadline for a decision on the offer having expired.[34]
Bristol Rovers edit
On 23 June 2023, Wilson returned to League One with Bristol Rovers, signing a two-year deal.[35] Following the completion of his signing, a late unsuccessful attempt from Wycombe Wanderers to secure his signature was revealed.[36] His early time at the club was marred by injury, making just five appearances in all competitions before a knee injury picked up during training in late September ruled him out for an estimated period of six weeks.[37] Having returned to first-team action, he established himself as a starter for the club,[38] scoring his first goal in December 2023 in an FA Cup Second round victory over Crewe Alexandra.[39] Following a calf injury picked up in a 2–1 victory over Charlton Athletic in December 2023, manager Matt Taylor revealed that he would be unavailable for months as opposed to weeks.[40]
International career edit
Wilson is a former Wales under-21 international, and captained Wales at under-19 level.
He received his first call-up to the senior Wales squad in October 2012.[41] He made his senior international debut for his country on 15 October 2013, in 1–1 draw against Belgium.[42]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of end of 2023–24 season
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goal | Apps | Goal | Apps | Goal | Apps | Goal | Apps | Goal | ||
| Bristol City | 2008–09[5] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | |
| 2009–10[8] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11[43] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12[9] | Championship | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13[44] | Championship | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | ||
| Bristol City totals | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | ||
| Brentford (loan) | 2008–09[5] | League Two | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brentford (loan) | 2009–10[8] | League One | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cheltenham Town (loan) | 2013–14[11] | League Two | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Oldham Athletic | 2013–14[11] | League One | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| 2014–15[14] | League One | 41 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 46 | 1 | |
| 2015–16[15] | League One | 43 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 47 | 0 | |
| Oldham Athletic totals | 100 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 109 | 2 | ||
| Sheffield United | 2016–17[16] | League One | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| 2017–18[16] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sheffield United totals | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Walsall (loan) | 2017–18[16] | League One | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Lincoln City | 2017–18[16] | League Two | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018–19[45] | League Two | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 16 | 1 | |
| Lincoln City totals | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | ||
| Ipswich Town | 2019–20[25] | League One | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| 2020–21[46] | League One | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | |
| Ipswich Town totals | 40 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 2 | ||
| Plymouth Argyle | 2021–22[47] | League One | 42 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| 2022–23[31] | League One | 41 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 46 | 1 | |
| Plymouth Arglye totals | 83 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 95 | 1 | ||
| Bristol Rovers | 2023–24[48] | League One | 26 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Careers total | 356 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 409 | 11 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
- ^ a b c d e f g Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in EFL League Two play-offs
International edit
- As of match played 15 October 2013[49]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
Honours edit
Brentford
Sheffield United
Lincoln City
- EFL League Two: 2018–19[52]
- EFL Trophy: 2017–18[53]
Plymouth Argyle
- EFL League One: 2022–23[54]
- EFL Trophy runner-up: 2022–23[55]
Individual
References edit
- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Ipswich Town" (PDF). English Football League. p. 36. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
- ^ a b c d "History Boys: James Wilson". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Games played by James Wilson in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Wilson extends loan deal at Bees". BBC Sport. 2 September 2009. Retrieved 21 December 2009.
- ^ "Wycombe 1–0 Brentford". BBC Sport. 24 November 2009. Retrieved 21 December 2009.
- ^ a b c "Games played by James Wilson in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by James Wilson in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ Brown, James. "Wilson In, Inniss Out". www.ctfc.com.
- ^ a b c d "Games played by James Wilson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Central Defender Joins Latics". Bristol City FC. 31 January 2014.
- ^ "Oldham Athletic retained list". Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Games played by James Wilson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by James Wilson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Games played by James Wilson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "James Wilson: Walsall sign Sheffield United defender on season-long loan". BBC Sport. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ "Lincoln City sign defender James Wilson on two-and-a-half-year deal". 12 January 2018.
- ^ "In-form Lincoln City pose big threat to Shrewsbury Town in Checkatrade Trophy final". shropshirestar.com. 8 April 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ "James Wilson Training with Ipswich Town". East Anglian Daily Times. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
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- ^ "Burton Albion 0–1 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
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- ^ a b "Games played by James Wilson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
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- ^ "Accrington Stanley 1–2 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ a b Warren, Andy (7 May 2021). "Wilson wins player-of-the-year award". Ipswich Star. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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- ^ Hargraves, Daniel (11 December 2023). "Bristol Rovers' unsung hero starts to show why Gas invested as partnership continues to build". Bristol Post. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Crewe Alexandra 2–4 Bristol Rovers: League One side into FA Cup round three". BBC Sport. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Hargraves, Daniel (1 January 2024). "'Most disappointed I've been' - Matt Taylor offers scathing verdict after 'soft' Wycombe defeat". Bristol Post. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
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- ^ "Games played by James Wilson in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Games played by James Wilson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Games played by James Wilson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Games played by James Wilson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by James Wilson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ James Wilson at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2009). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2009–2010. London: Headline Publishing Group. pp. 45, 104–105. ISBN 978-0-7553-1948-0.
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"Lincoln: Squad details: 2018/19". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2019. - ^ Scott, Ged (8 April 2018). "Lincoln City 1–0 Shrewsbury Town". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
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- ^ Pilnick, Brent (2 April 2023). "Bolton crush Plymouth to win Papa Johns Trophy". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
External links edit
- James Wilson at National-Football-Teams.com
- James Wilson at Soccerbase