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Teddy Jolley
Edwin Jolley (June 1871 – after 1895) was an English professional footballer who made 21 appearances in the Football League The English Football League (EFL) is a league of professional football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888 as the Football League, the league is the oldest such competition in the world. It was the top-level football league in Engla ... playing for Birmingham City F.C., Small Heath. Jolley was born in Lozells, Birmingham. He attended Lozells Street School, and played football for local sides Guildford Street and Lozells before joining Football League Second Division champions Birmingham City F.C., Small Heath in August 1893. He made his debut on 2 September, the opening day of the 1893–94 Small Heath F.C. season, 1893–94 season, playing at full back (association football), right back in a 3–1 win at home to Walsall F.C., Walsall Town Swifts, and scored two goals the following week playing on the outside forward, right wing, but appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centre Half
In the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield position whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring. Centre-backs are usually positioned in pairs, with one full-back on either side to their left and right, but can be played in threes with or without full-backs. Defenders fall into four main categories: centre-back, sweeper, full-back, and wing-back. The centre-back and full-back positions are essential in most modern formations. The sweeper and wing-back roles are more specialised for certain formations dependent on the manager's style of play and tactics. Centre-backs are usually tall and positioned for their ability to win duels in the air. Centre-back The centre-back (also known as a central defender or centre-half, as the modern role of the centre-back arose from the centre-half position) defends in the area directly in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players, particularly centre-forward ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
