Player Profile

Dixon was a product of the same Arsenal youth system that produced Charlie George and Pat Rice. Unfortunately, by his own admission, he was never in the same class as those two, and he arrived at the County Ground in the summer of 1973, via Reading and Colchester.

A committed defender, he didn't make his debut for the Town until January 1st, 1974 - in a 3-1 win over Preston. It took him until August 1975 to register his first goal from his full back position - but a move into midfield early in 1976 brought him three goals in five games.

By now, Dixon was in direct competition for a first team place with John McLaughlin. Danny Williams seemed to prefer McLaughlin, and Dixon was allowed to leave at the end of the 1976/77 season, having made over 130 league appearances. The decision to release him incensed the Town fans - who made a collection and bought a crystal glass set, which was presented to Will before one of his final home games.

Playing Record

Senior

Reserve and Youth Team Appearances

Note that appearance data for reserve and youth teams may not be complete. Expand for more information.

Career details

Club	Details
Arsenal Arsenal	(youth) February 1968
Reading Reading	1969 (loan)
Reading Reading	July 1969
Colchester United Colchester United	August 1973
Swindon Town Swindon	September 22nd, 1973
Aldershot Aldershot	July 4th, 1977
Woking Woking	cs 1980
Wokingham Town Wokingham Town	December 1980