William Dorrell (1872 – 1939) was an English professional

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who played as a winger. His son,

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, played for

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, and England.

Career

Dorrell was

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ed by Leicester Fosse playing for Singer's and was transferred in 1892. He replaced

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on the left-wing, and impressed enough to win a £250 transfer move to

in May 1894. He scored five goals in 11 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 Second Division.

Personal life

Dorrell was listed as a licensed

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in the 1901 census and as a turner in the

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. He had four children with his first wife, Clara, including England international footballer

. He remarried to Maria and had another child by 1911. By

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he was with his third wife, Alice Frederica, with whom he had another child named William Ray Stephen.

Career statistics

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dorrell, Billy 1872 births 1939 deaths Footballers from Leicester English men's footballers Men's association football wingers Singer's F.C. players Leicester City F.C. players Aston Villa F.C. players Belper F.C. players Port Vale F.C. players Midland Football League players English Football League players