Willie Carlin was regarded as a vital figure for Derby County and Leicester City during his senior football career. Willie Carlin, 83, a former footballer, has died. Throughout his senior career, which lasted from 1958 to 1974, the midfielder was regarded as a significant player for Derby County and Leicester City. The Liverpool native, who began his career with Liverpool after playing at the youth level, died on June 10. Carlin moved to Halifax Town, then Carlisle United, and finally Sheffield United. Brian Clough, the great English manager, enticed him to join Derby County in 1968.
Carlin played an important role in the team’s title-winning 1968/69 season. He made 108 appearances for the Rams and scored 16 goals. Carlin then moved to Leicester City in 1970, where he was teamed in midfield with Bobby Kellard. In his debut season with the team, he helped them win the Second Division. He later had spells with Notts County and Carlisle United. After his football career ended, Carlin opened and maintained a pub in Majorca, Spain, before retiring and returning to the United Kingdom.
Teams have paid tribute to the exceptional footballer, with Derby County issuing a statement stating, “Derby County’s deepest condolences and thoughts are with the family and friends of Willie Carlin at this difficult time.” Leicester City stated: “The thoughts of everyone at Leicester City Football Club are with the family and friends of Willie at this sad time.” Carlisle United wrote on social media: “Everyone at Brunton Park is saddened by the passing of Willie Carlin, who scored 21 goals in 93 appearances for us between 1964 and 1967.” “Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”
