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Title information DAVIE WILSON Wilson on the Wing AND ALISTAIR AIRD The Davie Wilson Story By Davie Wilson, with Alistair Aird Wilson Key features • Fascinating first-hand account of the playing and managerial career of a Scottish football legend • A unique insight into life at Ibrox during one of the most successful eras in Glasgow Rangers FC’s history • The story behind the end of Wilson’s Rangers career and his time at Dundee United and Dumbarton • Revealing reflections on the challenges encountered by football managers in the 1970s and 1980s • Includes Davie’s memories of growing up in the Glasgow WilsonON THE WING mining community, and his experiences of National Service TheDavie Wilson Story • Colour photo section includes pictures from Davie’s own personal collection FOREWORD BY WALTER SMITH OBE • Publicity campaign planned including radio, newspapers, websites and magazines Description Wilson on the Wing is the exhilarating story of the life and times of Davie Wilson, one of the greatest forwards ever to play for Rangers FC. Spotted as a schoolboy, Wilson began at Ibrox in 1956. After being lauded in the Scottish press for his early performances, he became a stalwart of the great Rangers side of the early 1960s. He soon gained a reputation as not just a creator of goals but a regular scorer, and was part of an attacking trident that netted over 100 goals in the 1962/63 season. Wilson on the Wing traces Davie’s life from his mining-village roots to his emergence as one of the greatest Scottish wingers of his generation. The book is filled with anecdotes and memories from Wilson’s playing career – as well as his time at Rangers, there are stories from playing at Dundee United and Dumbarton, plus his 22 Scotland appearances. With contributions from, among others, Sir Alex Ferguson, Denis Law and members of Davie’s family, this heart-warming tale presents the inside story of a true Scottish football legend. Details Publication: 4 May 2020 Trade Orders to: Hachette UK Distribution, Price: £19.99 Milton Road, Didcot OX11 7HH ISBN-13: 9781785316333 Format: 240mm x 160mm T: 01235 759555 Binding: Hardback E: [email protected] Extent: 320 pages Category: Autobiography, Football You may also order via EDI.

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