Luke Wilson

**Luke Wilson** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

Wilson played for and captained the Sealand team - which represents the unrecognised micronation.

Aveley
Around 2013, Wilson was with Isthmian League - Division One North outfit Aveley. He featured thrice across the early stages of 2013–14 against Redbridge, VCD Athletic and Tilbury.

Rayleigh Town
Wilson scored a brace for Essex Olympian League - Premier Division side Rayleigh Town in their 23 February 2013 triumph away to Harold Wood Athletic, which came before further appearances across March and April against Frenford and Harold Wood Athletic. In the subsequent 2013–14, the defender made 17 appearances and scored 8 times; having converted in games with Newbury Forest, Harold Wood Athletic, Bishop's Stortford Swifts (brace), Newbury Forest (brace), Hannakins Farm and Buckhurst Hill.

Bowers & Pitsea
From the beginning of 2014–15, Wilson was attached with Essex Senior League club Bowers & Pitsea. After 49 appearances and 13 goals in his debut season as they placed 2nd to miss promotion by 11 points, he would score goals against Sporting Bengal United, Southend Manor, Tower Hamlets, Kidlington, Enfield and Eton Manor as they improved to win the title in 2015–16 and thus earn a spot in the Isthmian League - Division One North for 2016–17. In that aforementioned division, Wilson scored in his 1st appearance of the season on 16 August 2016 as they beat Brentwood Town. He would take part in 15 matches up until mid-October, whilst notching additional goals across match-ups with Witham Town (league and cup), Dereham Town and Soham Town Rangers.

On 27 October 2016, it was revealed that Wilson had switched to Billericay Town.

Billericay Town
At the end of October 2016, it was confirmed that Wilson had penned terms with Isthmian League - Premier Division side Billericay Town. He remained for just over a month, having been selected to start in league fixtures with Havant & Waterlooville, Metropolitan Police, AFC Sudbury and Worthing.

Grays Athletic
Fellow Isthmian League - Premier Division team Grays Athletic noted that Wilson had signed for them on 11 December 2016. His 1st appearance came 2 days later in a 4-goal road victory at Hendon, which came prior to 7 more matches for *The Blues* - as the defender notably netted his sole goal for the club in his final match, which was a 4–1 loss away to Tonbridge Angels on 11 February 2017.

Bowers & Pitsea (return)
Bowers & Pitsea announced the resigning of Wilson on 14 February 2017. He made his return on the pitch by starting on 17 February as they ran out 4–0 victors in a home Isthmian League - Division One North win over Tilbury. 7 more appearances came his way to conclude 2016–17, which preceded his exit being publically noted on 15 June.

Canvey Island
On 15 June 2017, Wilson's old team Bowers & Pitsea revealed that the defender had joined Canvey Island - with *The Gulls* officialising it a day later. Despite this, he would not making an official 1st-team appearance for them.

Coggeshall Town
Ahead of the 2017–18 season, Wilson headed off to the Thurlow Nunn League - Premier Division with Coggeshall Town. He was selected for the opening time on 1 August 2017 as Stanway Rovers were defeated 5–1, which preceded further matches that month against Godmanchester Rovers, Brantham Athletic, Ipswich Wanderers, Felixstowe & Walton United and Saffron Walden Town. Wilson netted goals in September versus Haverhill Rovers and Redbridge, prior to concluding 2017 with strikes over Stowmarket Town, Newmarket Town and Haverhill Borough. The club would go on to win promotion as champions at the season's end, as the defender amassed an overall of 44 appearances and added goals versus Ely City and Felixstowe & Walton United - notably receiving a red card in-between against Newmarket Town.

On 22 October 2018, having taken his tallies to 8 goals in 50 encounters, it was announced that Wilson had left *The Seed Growers*.

Weir Sports
Across 2017–18 and 2018–19, Wilson played in the Southend Borough & District Combination team Weir Sports - tallying 7 goals in 4 matches.

Coggeshall United
On 7 April 2018, Wilson featured for Coggeshall United in their Essex & Suffolk Border League - Premier Division 3 1 win over Wormingford Wanderers.

Heybridge Swifts
24 October 2018 saw Wilson complete a move to Heybridge Swifts of the Isthmian League - North Division. A 4–2 success at home to Felixstowe & Walton United saw the defender debut for *Swifts*, as he replaced Joe Claridge after 13 minutes of the fixture at The Aspen Waite Stadium. After appearing 8 times to close the year, he opened 2019 with 2 goals in both January and February versus Dereham Town, AFC Sudbury, Basildon United and Witham Town as they won the end of season play-offs - though wouldn't gain promotion due to tiebreakers. Wilson revealed his departure from *Swifts* on 14 May 2019.

Coggeshall Town (return)
On 14 June 2019, Wilson sealed a return to Isthmian League - North Division outfit Coggeshall Town. However, the defender wouldn't appear in competitive action for *The Seed Growers*.

#### HTU

2019–20
On 8 August 2019, Wilson completed a switch to HTU - later becoming captain. He made his debut for *The Tags* on 14 August as he started an eventual 6–0 victory at home to Tower Hamlets in the Essex Senior League. On 12 October, Wilson scored and assisted George Smith during a 6–2 road success at Hoddesdon Town. A 2nd and final assist arrived on 1 February 2020 in a league draw with Takeley at the EMR Stadium. On 13 April, after 33 appearances and with the season curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wilson announced his departure from HTU.

#### Post-HTU

Dunmow Town
Newly-formed Essex & Suffolk Border League - Division One outfit Dunmow Town noted the signing of Wilson on 21 July 2020. He would announce his departure on 8 September, having made just 1 competitive appearance - which came in their opening day defeat at home to Stanway Pegasus Reserves on 5 September.

Saffron Walden Town
Wilson was unveiled as a new arrival Saffron Walden Town of the Essex Senior League on 10 September 2020. His debut came in an FA Cup preliminary round defeat at Welwyn Garden City on 12 September, which preceded his league bow occurring 3 days later in a 5–0 success at home to St. Margaretsbury. The season would suffer a COVID-19 pandemic-enforced curtailment around December, though not before the defender had netted goals versus Ilford and Redbridge. Wilson would exit *The Bloods* on 8 April 2021.

Enfield
29 June 2021 saw Wilson head to Enfield. His 1st Essex Senior League appearance came in an opening day 2–0 home victory over Clapton. On 2 October, in his penultimate appearance for *The E's*, Wilson scored during a 5–0 win on home turf against Hoddesdon Town. His departure was officialised on 20 October, as the club noted it as "sad to announce" with it being the defender's decision.

Tilbury
On 22 October 2021, Isthmian League - North Division club Tilbury confirmed that they had captured the services of Wilson. His debut would arrive a day later, as he started a 2–1 loss at the EMR Stadium versus former employers HTU. He picked up a yellow card that day, as he would in half of his 8 apperances for *The Dockers* prior to his exit on 12 January 2022. During his time there, he was also caretaker manager and assistant manager.

AFC Sudbury
AFC Sudbury became Wilson's next club on 14 January 2022. The 1st of 12 total appearances for *The Yellows* arrived in a 15 January draw at home to Romford in the Isthmian League - North Division, as he came off the substitute's bench to replace Ellis Girling on 56 minutes. The defender would be sent off in 2 of his final 3 matches for the club, initially receiving his marching orders on 8 March at home to Brentwood Town before going again on 22 March away to Canvey Island.

Bowers & Pitsea (return)
On the final day of the 2021–22 campaign, Wilson rejoined Isthmian League - Premier Division team Bowers & Pitsea for manager Rob Small's last match of his 8-year tenure. He started in what was an eventual 2–2 draw between them and Lewes at The Dripping Pan.

Hullbridge Sports
Hullbridge Sports officialised the signing of Wilson on 8 July 2022. He would feature competitively in Isthmian League - North Division encounters with Stowmarket Town and Witham Town, prior to departing on 29 August having announced his retirement - stating he was "hungry" to continue in management after having "a break".

Rayleigh United
Throughout 2022–23, Wilson returned to the Southend Borough & District Combination to appear for Rayleigh United. He would play 14 times and score 27 goals, which included hat-tricks over HODS, Earls Hall United Reserves and South Essex United alongside 4 against Landwick and 5 past Southend Collegians A.

Haverhill Rovers
In January 2023, Wilson came out of retirement to play for Haverhill Rovers in the Thurlow Nunn League - Premier Division. He participated in matches with Lakenheath, Walsham-le-Willows, Thetford Town, Long Melford, Mulbarton Wanderers, Ipswich Wanderers, Fakenham Town and Norwich United before leaving around the end of February.

Tilbury (return)
Around March 2023, Wilson completed a return to Isthmian League - North Division side Tilbury. After taking part in matches against Hullbridge Sports, Heybridge Swifts and Coggeshall Town, the defender scored in game 4 as they fell to a 4–3 home defeat versus Great Wakering Rovers. Afterwards, Wilson appeared in fixtures with Wroxham and Gorleston as *The Dockers* suffered relegation.

### As a Manager

#### Post-HTU

Tilbury (caretaker)
On 4 November 2021, having joined as a player around 2 weeks prior, Wilson was made caretaker manager of Tilbury in the Isthmian League - North Division. He would guide *The Dockers* to back-to-back victories over Coggeshall Town and Hullbridge Sports, before being reassigned to player/assistant manager following the appointment of Keith Rowland on 16 November.

Runwell Sports
On 4 June 2023, Wilson was appointed as joint manager - along with Joe Flower - of Essex Olympian League - Premier Division team Runwell Sports.

## Personal Life

Wilson works as a senior talent acquisition business partner at Digital Realty, having done so since April 2022. He previously worked in similar roles for Totaljobs Group (2016–2017), WeWork (2017), OpenTable (2017), AICPA (2017–2018), Nested Estate Agents (2018), Lloyds Banking Group (2018–2020), LW6 Consulting (2017–2020), Hadean (2020–2021) and Cloudinary (2021–2022). Wilson has also worked in consultancy for ITHR Group (2013–2014), Argyll Scott (2014–2016) and PRO Unlimited (2018). He attended The Sweyne Park School (2004–2009) and South East Essex College (2008–2010). Wilson supports Manchester United.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (33)
* List of appearances of Luke Wilson

Goal (1)
Hoddesdon Town  v  Hashtag United

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Luke Wilson" (archived) .
2. ↑ "Agreed I was born in Bethnal green😂😂😂" , 19 February 2019.
3. ↑ "Easy fella let's keep it calm #sealand #DontTouchMe" , 12 June 2015.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Aveley - Appearances - Luke Wilson - 2013-2014" .
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Luke Wilson player stats" .
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Player News - Luke Wilson leaves the club after 3 years and 125 appearances. A warrior on the pitch and a top guy. Luke is joining @CIFC" , 15 June 2017.
7. ↑ "he also chipped in with 24 Goals in over a 100 appearances winning the ESL league and cup on his way. Good luck Luke😓" , 27 October 2016.
8. ↑ "Luke Wilson player stats" .
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Bowers & Pitsea - Appearances - Luke Wilson - 2016-2017" .
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "All at Bowers would like to wish @Luke\_Wilson89 the best in his move to @BTFC, a stalwart of the back line for the last 2 and a half..." , 27 October 2016.
11. ↑ "Billericay Town - Appearances - Luke Wilson - 2016-2017" .
12. ↑ "Luke Wilson Joins the club" , 11 December 2016.
13. ↑ "Grays Athletic - Appearances - Luke Wilson - 2016-2017" .
14. ↑ "Bowers are pleased announce the re-signing of @Luke\_Wilson89 and @Jackgardner1993 to the club. Welcome back chaps 👊⚽️" , 14 February 2017.
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Bowers & Pitsea - Appearances - Luke Wilson - 2016-2017" .
16. ↑ "Retained List And New Signings Revealed!" (archived) , 16 June 2017.
17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 "LUKE WILSON player stats" .
18. ↑ "Skipper Moves On" , 22 October 2018.
19. ↑ "Coggeshall Town - Appearances - Luke Wilson - 2018-2019" .
20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 "Luke Wilson player stats" .
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Luke Wilson player stats" .
22. ↑ "SIGNING - We are pleased to announce the signing of experienced defender @Luke\_Wilson89 from @CoggeshallTown" , 24 October 2018.
23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Heybridge Swifts - Appearances - Luke Wilson - 2018-2019" .
24. ↑ "My short but successful time at @OfficialSwifts has come to an end, was a privilege to captain and play with the boys there. Gary Steve Julian and Duigy were all great to work with. Shame we couldn’t get that promotion but you will all do well again next season I’m sure ⚽️" , 14 May 2019.
25. ↑ "Wilson Returns" , 14 June 2019.
26. ↑ "ANNOUNCEMENT: Two new signings have arrived at the club this #DeadlineDay. Welcome @JhursitOfficial & @Luke\_Wilson89 #⃣" , 8 August 2019.
27. ↑ "Whirlwind journey with @hashtagutd this season, I think we was only ever defeated/let down by the powers above as we would have been bang their in the thick of it come the run in. Thanks to the gaffa the other members of staff and all the lads been a pleasure! I’m sure" , 13 April 2020.
28. ↑ "What a day. The building of a monster continues with another big signing. Delighted to announce @Luke\_Wilson89 former captain of @hashtagutd #dunmow" , 21 July 2020.
29. ↑ "Was a pleasure to go in and see what it looks like starting a club from scratch up @dunmowtownfc , The seasons opener saturday wasn’t a win but the boys will do well thanks @NoakesSimon ... looking forward to getting stuck into the ESL again this season see you soon 🤝" , 8 Septembr 2020.
30. ↑ "NEW SIGNING!! Luke Wilson!!!" , 10 September 2020.
31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 "Luke Wilson player stats" .
32. ↑ "Really Enjoyed the time spent down @SWTFootballClub with the lads. Would call @NUTSY10 a good friend off the back of that short time spent at a very well run club, proper fan base and great ground. Good luck for next season 👊🏻 let’s hope We can complete a season of football 🙏🏻👊🏻" , 8 April 2021.
33. ↑ "LUKE WILSON JOINS" (archived) , 29 June 2021.
34. ↑ "LUKE WILSON DEPARTS" , 20 October 2021.
35. ↑ "Welcome to the club defender @Luke\_Wilson89 who signs for Tilbury FC following his departure from essex senior side Enfield" , 22 October 2021.
36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 "Tilbury - Appearances - Luke Wilson - 2021-2022" .
37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 "Thank you @Luke\_Wilson89 and good luck" , 12 January 2022.
38. ↑ "Breaking News - Incoming!!!!" , 14 January 2022.
39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 "AFC Sudbury - Appearances - Luke Wilson - 2021-2022" .
40. ↑ "A big welcome back to @Luke\_Wilson89, such a big part of the #Spine, lines up for @smallsy\_1 in his last game in charge of Bowers, and links up @Lewismanor in his last Bowers game. #2OfThe4 #Spine #UpTheBowers" , 23 April 2022.
41. ↑ "Bowers & Pitsea - Appearances - Luke Wilson - 2021-2022" .
42. ↑ "🚨Player Announcement 🚨 @HullbridgeFC management @StephenSouthga2 & @rjmooro are delighted to announce the signing of experienced defender @Luke\_Wilson89 Luke has a wealth of experience at this level and will be an excellent addition to the squad" , 8 July 2022.
43. ↑ "Hullbridge Sports - Appearances - Luke Wilson" .
44. ↑ "What a weekend for me my beautiful fiancé said yes, United and Rory won and I have decided my playing days are over. Made some incredible memories with some of the best blokes, won plenty of trophies and scored a very good own goal. Headed far too many balls 1/2" , 29 August 2022.
45. ↑ "Former Thurlow Nunn League title winner Luke Wilson joins Haverhill Rovers to help them in their bid to avoid the drop" , 5 January 2023.
46. ↑ "Luke Wilson player stats" .
47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 47.2 "Tilbury - Appearances - Luke Wilson" .
48. ↑ "We are pleased to announce @Luke\_Wilson89 will be taking caretaker charge of the team for the immediate future" , 4 November 2021.
49. ↑ "The club are pleased to announce after his efforts with stabalising the team and taking caretaker charge his efforts have not gone unnoticed. @Luke\_Wilson89 will work alongside @keithrowland23 as assistant manager. #dockersasone" , 17 November 2021.
50. ↑ "We are delighted to announce our new joint managers @Luke\_Wilson89 & @JoeFlower22. We can't wait to get going!!!!!" , 4 June 2023.
51. ↑ 51.0 51.1 51.2 51.3 "Luke Wilson" .