Willie Coulson

Willie Coulson

Personal information
Full name	William John Coulson
Date of birth	(1951-01-14) 14 January 1951
Place of birth	Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
Years	Team
Consett FC & North Shields	1969-1970 Chelsea as an amateur for 3 months)
1971–1973	Newcastle United	0	(1)
1973–1976	Southend United	52	(4)
1975	→ Aldershot (loan)	3
1975	→ Huddersfield Town (loan)	2	(0)
1976	→ Darlington (loan)	13	(1)
1976–1980	Hong Kong Rangers
Ringwood Whilemina	Frankston City	18	(0)

William John Coulson (born 14 January 1951 in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Southend United, Aldershot, Huddersfield Town and Darlington.

He played in Hong Kong for a number of years before moving to Melbourne where he played a season with Ringwood Whilemina and then transferred to Frankston City who later folded up because of debts.Did coaching clinic in Melbourne with George Best Bobby Charlton and Dennis Law. played charity match and that was the last time he kicked a ball. He lived in Melbourne for 20 years before moving to Newcastle in Australia. He is still into his football and did some coaching after his retirement.