Wilf Rostron
Wilf Rostron joined Arsenal as an amateur in 1972 and turned professional a year later.
The winger enjoyed a goalscoring debut against Newcastle United in March 1975 in a 3-0 victory over the Magpies.
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| Name | Wilf Rostron |
| Arsenal Career | 1972 - 1977 |
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| Appearances | 19 (14 starts, 5 as a sub) |
| Goals | 2 |
He followed that up with another strike in Arsenal's next match against Burnley, but they proved to be his only goals for the Club.
Rostron struggled to hold down a regular first-team place and played 16 times over the course of three seasons under Bertie Mee.
He transferred to Sunderland for £40,000 in July 1977 and later appeared for Watford, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United.
