Bertie Rosier facts for kids
Rosier while with Brentford in 1920.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Herbert Leonard Rosier | ||
| Date of birth | 21 March 1893 | ||
| Place of birth | Hanwell, England | ||
| Date of death | 14 February 1939 (aged 45) | ||
| Place of death | Brentford, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1911–1912 | Hanwell North End | ||
| 1912–1913 | Uxbridge | ||
| 1913 | Southall | ||
| 1913–1923 | Brentford | 119 | (0) |
| 1923–1927 | Clapton Orient | 136 | (1) |
| 1927–1928 | Southend United | 41 | (0) |
| 1928–1930 | Fulham | 52 | (0) |
| Folkestone | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Herbert Leonard Rosier (born March 21, 1893 – died March 1, 1939) was an English professional footballer. He played as a left back, which is a defensive position. Bertie, as he was known, played for several teams in the Football League. These teams included Brentford, Clapton Orient, Southend United, and Fulham.
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Playing Career Highlights
Bertie Rosier started his football journey with smaller, local clubs. These were Hanwell North End, Uxbridge, and Southall. In 1913, he joined Brentford, a team in the Southern League Second Division. His brother also joined the team at the same time.
Impact of World War I
Bertie's football career was put on hold when the First World War began in 1914. He decided to join the army and fight for his country. This meant he could not play football for a few years.
Return to Football
After the war ended in 1918, Bertie came back to Brentford. He was part of the team that won the London Combination title in the 1918–19 season. This was a great achievement for the team.
In 1920, Brentford joined the Third Division. Bertie made his first Football League appearance on August 28, 1920. This was in a game against Exeter City. He played many games for Brentford, making 127 appearances in total. He left the club in February 1923.
After leaving Brentford, Bertie continued his career with other well-known clubs. He played for Clapton Orient, Southend United, Fulham, and Folkestone.
Personal Life and War Service
During the First World War, Bertie Rosier and his brother, Alfred, both served in the Royal Sussex Regiment. In July 1917, they were captured by the German army near a place called Monchy-le-Preux.
The brothers were held in prisoner of war camps in different towns. These included Douai, Dülmen, and Münster. They were finally sent home in November 1918 after the war ended. Bertie held the rank of a private soldier.
Team Achievements
Brentford
- London Combination: 1918–19
