Charles Frederick Dobson (9 September 1862 – 18 May 1939) was an English international
footballer
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, who played as a
half back.
Career
Born in
Basford, Dobson played for
Notts County
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, and earned one cap for
England
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in 1886.
At club level, Dobson made a single appearance for Notts County in
The Football League
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.
Dobson also took part in tours by
Corinthians
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between 1880 and 1884. By the time the
Football League started in September 1888 Dobson was only a reserve team player.
Personal life
His older brother,
Alfred Dobson Alfred Dobson may refer to:
* Alfred Dobson (footballer)
* Alfred Dobson (politician)
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, also played football for England.
References
External links
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1862 births
1939 deaths
English men's footballers
England men's international footballers
Notts County F.C. players
English Football League players
Men's association football wing halves
People from Basford, Nottinghamshire
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