Archibald Watson Wright (23 November 1924 – 30 April 1990) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward. During his career, he played for Hamilton Academical, Clyde, Falkirk, Blackburn Rovers, Grimsby Town, and Accrington Stanley.[2]
Wright was signed for a small fee by then Grimsby Town manager Bill Shankly in 1953.[3]
He later became manager of Airdrieonians, and was in charge of the club as of December 1964.[4]
References
- ^ “Archie Wright”. Barry Hugman’s Footballers. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- ^ Archie Wright at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player’s Transfer Database
- ^ “Part 4 Shankly’s Seasons 53/54”. Vital Grimsby Town. Vital Football. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
- ^ Airdrieonians v Hearts 26 December 1964, team line-ups and other info at londonhearts.com