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Billy Dorrell
William Dorrell (1872 – 1939) was an English professional association football, footballer who played as a Midfielder#Winger, winger. His son, Arthur Dorrell, played for Aston Villa F.C., Aston Villa, Port Vale F.C., Port Vale, and England national football team, England. Career Dorrell was Scout (association football), scouted by Leicester City F.C., Leicester Fosse playing for Singer's F.C., Singer's and was Transfer (association football), transferred in 1892. He replaced Jimmy Atter on the left-wing, and impressed enough to win a £250 Transfer (association football), transfer move to Aston Villa F.C., Aston Villa in May 1894. He scored five goals in 11 Football League First Division, First Division appearances for the "Villans", though he was allowed to rejoin Leicester Fosse in March 1896. He scored 24 goals in 63 appearances during his second spell at the club, who were now in the Football League Second Division, Second Division. Personal life Dorrell was listed as a l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leicester
Leicester ( ) is a city status in the United Kingdom, city, Unitary authorities of England, unitary authority and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest settlement in the East Midlands. The city lies on the River Soar and close to the eastern end of the National Forest, England, National Forest. It is situated to the north-east of Birmingham and Coventry, south of Nottingham and west of Peterborough. The population size has increased by 38,800 ( 11.8%) from around 329,800 in 2011 to 368,600 in 2021 making it the most populous municipality in the East Midlands region. The associated Urban area#United Kingdom, urban area is also the 11th most populous in England and the List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, 13th most populous in the United Kingdom. Leicester is at the intersection of two railway lines: the Midland Main Line and the Birmingham to London Stansted Airport line. It is also at the confluence of the M1 motorway, M1/M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
