Tim Williamson

Reginald Garnet " Tim " Williamson ( born June 6 1884 in North Ormesby, † August 1, 1943 in Redcar ) was an English football goalkeeper who played for the English first division club FC Middlesbrough. Until the season 1956/57, he was a total of 562 inserts a record player in the Football League First Division.

Career

In his youth, Williamson played as a center forward for the Coatham Grammar School, Redcar Redcar Juniors and Crusaders. At the age of 17 years he played as a goalkeeper for Middlesbrough FC in a friendly match against Cliftonville FC.

Middlesbrough was very interested in a professional contract with him, but Williamson signed only on the condition that he could continue to practice his profession as a technical draftsman. On January 1, 1902, he made ​​his debut in the match against Crook Town. His last game he completed on March 24, 1923 against Cardiff City, which was won 1-0. At this time he was 38 years and 9 months old and therefore the oldest player of the club, to Bryan Robson broke the record in 1997. In his 21 years at Middlesbrough FC, he completed a total of 602 games in all competitions, staying true to today 's club record. In his professional career, he scored two goals from the penalty spot.

In February 1905 Williamson first played for the English national football team against Ireland, where he scored an own goal for a 1-1 draw. On February 15, 1913, he was the last time also used against Ireland. The game went this time lost with 1:2. In total he completed in his career seven games.