George Frederick Nidd (9 January 1870 – September 1956) was an English professional

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, who played for a large number of clubs in the Football League and Southern League in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His primary position was full back, but he had spells

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Personal life

Nidd was born in Kirton and as of 1891 he was working as a clerk in

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. In 1911, his occupation was listed as a manufacturer in St Pancras. After retiring from football, Nidd returned to live in

and he served the final months of the

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1870 births 1956 deaths English men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers English Football League players Southern Football League players Everton F.C. players Southport F.C. players Preston North End F.C. players Bury F.C. players Stalybridge Rovers F.C. players Halliwell Rovers F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players Watford F.C. players Brentford F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Grays Athletic F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Watford F.C. wartime guest players Men's association football fullbacks Royal Air Force personnel of World War I People from Kirton, Lincolnshire Footballers from Lincolnshire {{England-footy-defender-1860s-stub