They played for Celtic – Peter Wilson

They played for Celtic – Peter WilsonAyrshire born Peter Wilson signed for Celtic in May 1923 from hometown side Beith, and would go on to represent the hoops for eleven years as well as winning four caps for Scotland…Peter Wilson Celtic FC. Image by Celtic Curio for Celtic in the Thirties by Matt CorrThe talented right half would make his debut on 16th February 1924 in a 1-0 league win over Motherwell at Fir Park. His job that day was to mark the Steelmen’s talented winger Bob Ferrier, one of the best and most feared players of his day in the Scottish game, yet Peter Wilson equipped himself well as he helped Celtic to a much deserved victory and also a clean sheet.Peter was an exceptional passer of the ball, and had a terrific footballing brain, he was always one step ahead in his thinking as he set up attacks for the Hoops over his time at Celtic.Peter Wilson, Celtic FC. Photo The Celtic WikiIt was once said of the Celtic right-half: “Peter Wilson didn’t pass the ball, he stroked it“. He was certainly heralded as a very fine player, and was said to have a “cool style“, “easy-oasy“, and was a “carpet artist”.Unfortunately for Peter, Rangers were the dominant side in that era, and he would win just one solitary league winners medal, although his luck in the Scottish Cup was much better as he picked up four winners medals (1925, 1927, 1931 and 1933).Peter Wilson, Celtic FC. Photo The Celtic WikiIt was something of a bleak era for the club, but Peter was one of the players exempt from criticism, a testament to the ability he possessed, with the league title winning season 1925/26 regarded as his most productive campaign, with the accomplished Jimmy McStay and John Mcfarlane beside him in the Celtic defence.Celtic 1930/31. Back; Willie Cook, Peter Kavanagh, Hugh Smith & Peter Wilson.Middle; Peter McGonagle, Chic Geatons, Denis O’Hare, John Thomson, Bobby Whitelaw, Willie Hughes & Will Quinn (Trainer).Front; Bertie Thomson, Alec Thomson, Jimmy McGrory, Jimmy McStay, Peter Scarff & Charlie Napier.Photo Celtic in the Thirties by Matt CorrAfter making 395 appearances and scoring 15 goals in an 11 year career in the famous green and white hoops, Peter would leave the club and sign for the Ggreen and white of Hibernian in the summer of 1934.Peter perhaps didn’t achieve the recognition that some of his more ‘popular’ teammates such as Patsy Gallagher, Tommy McInally, and Jimmy McGrory received, but he was very much a valued member of the Celtic side of that particular era.You can read more about Peter Wilson in Matt Corr’s outstanding Celtic in the Thirties with both volumes available from Celtic Star Books.Just an Ordinary BhoyPhotograph taken in Detroit while on their visit to play Michigan all Stars who they beat 5-0 at the University of Detroit Stadium. While in the city they were given a tour of the famous Ford Motor Works.L – R: Willie Cook, Bobby Whitelaw, Hugh Smith, Joe McGhee, Willie Maley, Bertie Thomson, Johnny Thomson, Jimmy McGrory (with cup) Peter Scarff, Charlie Napier, Peter Wilson, Tom Maley, Denis Currie, Willie McGonagle. Photo The Celtic WikiHAVE YOUR SAY – Join the Celtic conversation in our comments section below…KNOW YOUR HISTORY – SPECIAL OFFER ON CELTIC IN THE THIRTIESThe Perfect Gift-for Celtic Da’s – Get both books for just £20 plus P&P. Order now over at our bookstore – Celticstarbooks.com – CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ORDERCeltic in the Fifties Volumes One and Two. Available now from celticstarbooks.com – click on image to orderQuick Tip –Add Celticshorts.com as your ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News for quick access to the Celtic content you value the most. It takes just a few seconds and you’ll notice the difference straight away! – Click HERE….Hail Hail!CELTIC STAR BOOKS – We’ve covered three decades so far with more to follow…Christmas shopping ideas from Celtic Star Books. Click on image to shop