Willie Mathieson

Willie Mathieson (born 20 July 1943 in Cardenden, Scotland) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played in the left-back position for Rangers, amongst other clubs. He was included in the Rangers F.C. Hall of Fame on February 5 2007.

Mathieson spent eleven seasons at Rangers from 1964 to 1975 and was involved in the club's historic 1972 Cup Winners' Cup winning team. He played a total of 250 games for Rangers and featured in the 1973 Scottish Cup winning side.

He transferred to Arbroath in for the 1975-76 season, playing 25 league games (scoring three times) and then moved onto Raith Rovers for a final season (making 13 appearances). After retirement he joined the Berwick Rangers coaching staff, working under former team-mate Dave Smith.

External links

* [http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player/williemathieson.htm Career stats]
* [http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/HallOfFame/0,,5~1000687,00.html Profile at rangers.co.uk]