Roger Davidson (born 27 October 1948) is an English former professional

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who played as a

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Career

Born in Islington, Davidson joined Arsenal in 1964, turned professional in October 1965, and made his senior debut in March 1968. That remained Davidson's sole Arsenal appearance in

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, and he later played for

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, Fulham, and Lincoln City, before ending his career with

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. After his football career, he worked as a

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driver.

References

1948 births Living people English men's footballers Arsenal F.C. players Portsmouth F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Aldershot F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football midfielders Footballers from the London Borough of Islington People from Islington (district) {{England-footy-midfielder-1940s-stub