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Wilfrid James Mannion (16 May 1918 – 14 April 2000) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward, making over 350 senior appearances for Middlesbrough. He also played international football for England. With his blonde hair, he was nicknamed "The Golden Boy".
1 day ago · 1978: The footballing talent of Wilf Mannion. The legendary footballer made his name with his hometown club Middlesbrough and won 26 caps for England. In the pre-Premiership days, retired ...
Apr 14, 2000 · Wilf Mannion was a gifted inside-forward for Middlesborough and England, who challenged the game's hierarchy and staged a one-man strike. He died in 2000, after a working-class life as a labourer.
Arguably Middlesbrough’s greatest ever player, ‘Golden Boy’ Wilf Mannion was a masterful inside forward who terrorised top flight defences either side of the Second World War.
Feb 4, 2023 · Wilf Mannion was once the 'Golden Boy' of football, the South Bank native made his name at his hometown club Middlesborough FC and won 26 caps for England.
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Wilf Mannion. The legendary footballer made his name with his hometown club Middlesbrough and won 26 caps for England. In the pre-Premiership days, retired footballers had to find another trade...
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Apr 15, 2000 · Former England and Middlesbrough star Wilf Mannion has died at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness. Nicknamed "the Golden Boy" and described as arguably the best...
