Malcolm Finlayson
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Malcolm Finlayson | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Malcolm Finlayson | |
| Date of birth | June 14, 1930 | |
| Place of birth | Alexandria, Scotland | |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| Renfrew Juniors | ||
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1948-1956 1956-1964 |
Millwall Wolverhampton Wanderers |
230 (0) 179 (0) |
|
1 Senior club appearances and goals |
||
Malcolm Finlayson (born June 14, 1930) is a former Scottish football goalkeeper.
Finlayson joined London club Millwall after a trial in February 1948 and quickly made his league debut against West Bromwich Albion on February 28 aged 17. He remained with the Lions for six full seasons in the Third Division. In one notable game against Walsall, he was taken to hospital with the team losing 1-3, only to return patched up during the second half and play on to help the side to a 6-5 win. He was first choice at the Den, making 251 appearances in total, a figure that would likely have been higher but for his time serving National Service.
He was sold to First Division Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 1956 for £3,000, primarily as cover for England international Bert Williams. He managed to make 13 appearances in his first season at Molineux, and his performances earned him the first choice spot during the 1957/58 season as the club won the league title.
The goalkeeper kept his place the following season as he picked up yet another league title winners' medal. He added an FA Cup winners' medal when Wolves defeated Blackburn Rovers 3-0 in the 1960 final. The club's domestic success also gave Finlayson the opportunity to play in the European Cup against the likes of Barcelona.
Finlayson lost his place to Fred Davies for the 1962/63 season and spent two seasons largely in the reserves before announcing his retirement in May 1964 after playing 203 games in total for Wolves.
After his playing retirement, he went on to become a businessman in a stockholding company. He also spent a brief spell back at Wolves as vice-chairman during 1982.
