Bill Dodgin, Sr. facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Dodgin | ||
| Date of birth | 17 April 1909 | ||
| Place of birth | Gateshead, England | ||
| Date of death | 16 October 1999 (aged 90) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing-half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Gateshead High Fell | |||
| Wallsend Boys Club | |||
| Kirkley & Waveney | |||
| Lowestoft Town | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1930-1932 | Huddersfield Town | 10 | (0) |
| 1932-1934 | Lincoln City | 46 | (1) |
| 1934-1936 | Charlton Athletic | 29 | (0) |
| 1936-1937 | Bristol Rovers | 30 | (1) |
| 1937-1939 | Clapton Orient | 62 | (1) |
| 1939-1946 | Southampton | 0 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1946-1949 | Southampton | ||
| 1949-1953 | Fulham | ||
| 1953-1957 | Brentford | ||
| 1969-1972 | Bristol Rovers | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William "Bill" Dodgin (born 17 April 1909 – died 16 October 1999) was an English football player and manager. He was known for his long career in football, first as a player and then as a coach for several teams.
Who Was Bill Dodgin?
Bill Dodgin was born in Gateshead, England. He grew up loving football and started playing at a young age. He became a professional player and later a successful manager. His career lasted for many decades.
Bill Dodgin's Playing Days
Bill Dodgin played as a wing-half. This position is like a midfielder who helps both in defense and attack. He started his youth career at several clubs:
- Gateshead High Fell
- Wallsend Boys Club
- Kirkley & Waveney
- Lowestoft Town
He then moved on to play for several professional teams. His first big club was Huddersfield Town in 1930. He played there for two years.
After Huddersfield, he joined Lincoln City in 1932. He played 46 games for them. In 1934, he moved to Charlton Athletic. He played 29 games for Charlton.
Bill Dodgin also played for Bristol Rovers and Clapton Orient. He played 30 games for Bristol Rovers and 62 games for Clapton Orient. His last playing club was Southampton, where he played from 1939 to 1946.
Becoming a Manager
After his playing career, Bill Dodgin became a football manager. This means he was in charge of coaching and leading a team. He managed four different clubs during his career.
His first managing job was at Southampton in 1946. He stayed there for three years until 1949. After Southampton, he became the manager of Fulham. He managed Fulham for four years, from 1949 to 1953.
From 1953 to 1957, Bill Dodgin managed Brentford. His final managing role was back at Bristol Rovers, where he had played before. He managed Bristol Rovers from 1969 to 1972.
Bill Dodgin's Legacy
Bill Dodgin had a long and important career in English football. He was a dedicated player and a respected manager. He passed away in 1999 at the age of 90, leaving behind a great history in the sport.
