Born
Arbroath
David Willocks
Biography
David had an early introduction to senior football, starting to play games in the 1887-88 season and making his first appearance in a friendly against Preston North End on 19th August 1887 aged just 16, being viewed as a potential successor to Stephen Buick who had moved to the United States earlier that year. 'Wicks' as he was often referred to, was the younger brother of Willie Willocks, who played for the club alongside his brother for several years. He represented Forfarshire over several seasons before leaving to become a professional with Bolton Wanderers in the summer of 1892. He…Read moreRead less
David had an early introduction to senior football, starting to play games in the 1887-88 season and making his first appearance in a friendly against Preston North End on 19th August 1887 aged just 16, being viewed as a potential successor to Stephen Buick who had moved to the United States earlier that year.
'Wicks' as he was often referred to, was the younger brother of Willie Willocks, who played for the club alongside his brother for several years. He represented Forfarshire over several seasons before leaving to become a professional with Bolton Wanderers in the summer of 1892. He went on to play for Burton Swifts, Dundee and Brighton United before returning to Gayfield in January 1900, just in time for a Scottish Cup match against St Bernard's and featuring regularly for the club over the following few seasons before retiring in the summer of 1905.
'Wicks' as he was often referred to, was the younger brother of Willie Willocks, who played for the club alongside his brother for several years. He represented Forfarshire over several seasons before leaving to become a professional with Bolton Wanderers in the summer of 1892. He went on to play for Burton Swifts, Dundee and Brighton United before returning to Gayfield in January 1900, just in time for a Scottish Cup match against St Bernard's and featuring regularly for the club over the following few seasons before retiring in the summer of 1905.
Statistics
- Apps
- 161
- Goals
- 108
- -
- -
- Goals/game
- 0.67
- Minutes
- 14,520
- Seasons
- 9
Club spells
First Spell
Joined: 1 Jul 1887 · Left: 30 May 1905
Other clubs played for
Managers played under
| Manager | First appearance | Most recent appearance | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection Committee | 10 Sep 1887 | 9 May 1903 | 161 |
Timeline
Signed
First competitive appearance
Arbroath 13–0 3rd Forfarshire RV· Forfarshire Cup · Old Gayfield
First competitive goal
Dundee Our Boys 0–12 Arbroath· Forfarshire Cup · West Craigie Park
Forfarshire Cup winners medal
Arbroath 10–2 Strathmore (Dundee)· Forfarshire Cup · East Dock Street Park
First competitive hat-trick
Arbroath 13–3 Lindertis· Forfarshire Charity Cup · Old Gayfield
Forfarshire Charity Cup winners medal
Arbroath 6–0 Montrose· Forfarshire Charity Cup · East Dock Street
50 competitive goals
Forfar Athletic 9–3 Arbroath· Northern League · Station Park
100 competitive appearances
Inverness Caledonian 0–0 Arbroath· Scottish Qualifying Cup · Telford Street
100 competitive goals
Arbroath 6–1 Lochee United· Northern League · Old Gayfield
Last goal
Arbroath 3–1 St Johnstone· Northern League · Old Gayfield
Last appearance
Victoria United 2–2 Arbroath· Northern League · Central Park
Recorded contract end
Died
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Appearances (161)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 1903 | Victoria Utd | 2–2 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | D |
| 2 May 1903 | Cowdenbeath | 4–1 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | L |
| 29 Apr 1903 | Arbroath | 0–3 | Dundee | Dundee Charity Cup1902-03 | L |
| 4 Apr 1903 | Arbroath | 3–3 | Aberdeen (Old) | Northern League1902-03 | D |
| 28 Mar 1903 | Dundee Wands | 2–1 | Arbroath | Carry Cup1902-03 | L |
| 21 Mar 1903 | Arbroath | 3–1 | St Johnstone | Northern League1902-03 | W |
| 7 Mar 1903 | Arbroath | 3–0 | Cowdenbeath | Northern League1902-03 | W |
| 28 Feb 1903 | Montrose | 0–3 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | W |
| 21 Feb 1903 | Arbroath | 1–0 | Dunfermline | Northern League1902-03 | W |
| 14 Feb 1903 | Orion | 4–3 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | L |
| 7 Feb 1903 | Arbroath | 2–2 | Lochgelly Utd | Northern League1902-03 | D |
| 31 Jan 1903 | Dundee Wands | 1–0 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | L |
| 24 Jan 1903 | Arbroath | 1–3 | Montrose | Forfarshire Cup1902-03 | L |
| 17 Jan 1903 | Arbroath | 1–3 | Kilmarnock | Scottish Cup1902-03 | L |
| 27 Dec 1902 | Arbroath | 1–3 | Forfar | Northern League1902-03 | L |
| 20 Dec 1902 | Dundee 'A' | 3–1 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | L |
| 13 Dec 1902 | Dunfermline | 3–3 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | D |
| 6 Dec 1902 | Arbroath | 6–1 | Lochee Utd | Northern League1902-03 | W |
| 29 Nov 1902 | Stenhousemuir | 6–0 | Arbroath | Scottish Qualifying Cup1902-03 | L |
| 22 Nov 1902 | Arbroath | 1–1 | Stenhousemuir | Scottish Qualifying Cup1902-03 | D |
| 15 Nov 1902 | Arbroath | 2–0 | Montrose | Northern League1902-03 | W |
| 8 Nov 1902 | Arbroath | 2–0 | Dundee Wands | Northern League1902-03 | W |
| 1 Nov 1902 | Arbroath | 5–0 | Caledonian | Scottish Qualifying Cup1902-03 | W |
| 25 Oct 1902 | Forfar | 2–3 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | W |
| 18 Oct 1902 | Arbroath | 2–1 | Camelon [1] | Scottish Qualifying Cup1902-03 | W |
| 11 Oct 1902 | Dundee Wands | 0–1 | Arbroath | Scottish Qualifying Cup1902-03 | W |
| 4 Oct 1902 | Aberdeen (Old) | 1–1 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | D |
| 27 Sep 1902 | Lochee Utd | 1–2 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | W |
| 20 Sep 1902 | Arbroath | 1–1 | Dundee 'A' | Northern League1902-03 | D |
| 13 Sep 1902 | Arbroath | 1–1 | Orion | Northern League1902-03 | D |
Goals scored (108)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result | Minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 1903 | Arbroath | 3–1 | St Johnstone | Northern League1902-03 | W | ? |
| 21 Mar 1903 | Arbroath | 3–1 | St Johnstone | Northern League1902-03 | W | ? |
| 7 Mar 1903 | Arbroath | 3–0 | Cowdenbeath | Northern League1902-03 | W | 80′ |
| 28 Feb 1903 | Montrose | 0–3 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | W | 72′ |
| 14 Feb 1903 | Orion | 4–3 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | L | 30′ |
| 27 Dec 1902 | Arbroath | 1–3 | Forfar | Northern League1902-03 | L | 43′ |
| 20 Dec 1902 | Dundee 'A' | 3–1 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | L | ? |
| 6 Dec 1902 | Arbroath | 6–1 | Lochee Utd | Northern League1902-03 | W | ? |
| 6 Dec 1902 | Arbroath | 6–1 | Lochee Utd | Northern League1902-03 | W | ? |
| 8 Nov 1902 | Arbroath | 2–0 | Dundee Wands | Northern League1902-03 | W | 55′ |
| 25 Oct 1902 | Forfar | 2–3 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | W | 65′ |
| 18 Oct 1902 | Arbroath | 2–1 | Camelon [1] | Scottish Qualifying Cup1902-03 | W | 75′ |
| 27 Sep 1902 | Lochee Utd | 1–2 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | W | ? |
| 27 Sep 1902 | Lochee Utd | 1–2 | Arbroath | Northern League1902-03 | W | ? |
| 6 Sep 1902 | Arbroath | 7–2 | Lochee Utd | Scottish Qualifying Cup1902-03 | W | ? |
| 6 Sep 1902 | Arbroath | 7–2 | Lochee Utd | Scottish Qualifying Cup1902-03 | W | ? |
| 16 Aug 1902 | Arbroath | 2–4 | Victoria Utd | Northern League1902-03 | L | ? |
| 23 Apr 1902 | Arbroath | 1–1 | Dundee | Dundee Charity Cup1901-02 | D | 12′ |
| 5 Apr 1902 | Arbroath | 3–7 | Raith Rovers | Northern League1901-02 | L | 14′ |
| 5 Apr 1902 | Arbroath | 3–7 | Raith Rovers | Northern League1901-02 | L | 44′ |
| 8 Mar 1902Neutral venue | Dundee Wands | 3–2 | Arbroath | Forfarshire Cup1901-02 | L | 25′ |
| 1 Mar 1902 | Lochee Utd | 1–3 | Arbroath | Carry Cup1901-02 | W | 80′ |
| 1 Mar 1902 | Lochee Utd | 1–3 | Arbroath | Carry Cup1901-02 | W | 87′ |
| 22 Feb 1902 | Arbroath | 1–4 | Dundee 'A' | Northern League1901-02 | L | 85′ |
| 8 Feb 1902 | Montrose | 1–5 | Arbroath | Northern League1901-02 | W | 44′ |