Football League representative medal awarded to Willie Wood of Burys FC for the match v the Irish League played at Woolwich Arsenal's Manor Ground, Pl
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Football League representative medal awarded to Willie Wood of Burys FC for the match v the Irish League played at Woolwich Arsenal's Manor Ground, Plumstead, London, 9th November 1901, in 9ct. gold & enamel (15gr.), inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE, ENGLAND v IRELAND, W. WOOD, 1901 Willie Wood scored twice in this match, whilst Steve Bloomer scored four and Billy Wooldrige a hat-trick in the Football League's 9-0 victory. Willie Wood (Bury FC) (lots 606 to 611) Willie Wood was born in Middleton, Greater Manchester, 19th October 1878. The inside-forward was twice a F.A. Cup winner and made 189 League appearances for Bury FC scoring 63 goals. Provenance: Consigned from the Bryan Horsnell Collection (lots 587 to 804).