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William Dodgin (17 April 1909 – 16 October 1999) was an English professional footballer who played as a left half and later served as a manager, coach and scout.

Football career

Dodgin played in the Football League, most notably for Clapton Orient and Lincoln City and after retiring, he turned to management with Southampton, Fulham, Brentford and Sampdoria.[1][3][4] Dodgin later served former club Bristol Rovers as a coach, scout and manager.[5] His final job in football was as chief scout at Eastville and he retired from football in 1981.[5]

Personal life

Bill Dodgin's brother Norman and son Bill also became footballers,[6] with the latter playing under his father's management at Southampton and Fulham.[7] Prior to turning professional with Huddersfield Town in 1928, he worked as a miner.[5] During the Second World War he worked at an aircraft factory in Hamble-le-Rice and played football for their works team Folland Aircraft.[8] While manager of Yiewsley, he ran a tobacconists and sweet shop in Byfleet.[5]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Huddersfield Town 1930–31[9] First Division 1 0 0 0 1 0
1931–32[9] 4 0 0 0 4 0
1932–33[9] 5 0 0 0 5 0
Career total 10 0 0 0 10 0

Honours

  • Bell's Merit Award[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 83. ISBN 978-1905891610.
  2. ^ a b c Kaufman, Neilson. "VE Day WW2 players as at May 2020" (PDF). p. 35. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 June 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Bill Dodgin". The Lincoln City FC Archive. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  4. ^ "Bill Dodgin 1949–1953". Fulham Football Club. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d e Haynes, Graham; Coumbe, Frank (2006). Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006. Harefield: Yore Publications. pp. 177–178. ISBN 978-0955294914.
  6. ^ "1953–1957 Norman Dodgin". grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Bill Dodgin Junior 1968–1972". Fulham Football Club. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  8. ^ "Albie Roles: An Appreciation". Southampton FC. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  9. ^ a b c Bill Dodgin Sr. at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)


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