Charles Frederick Dobson (9 September 1862 – 18 May 1939) was an English international footballer, who played as a half back.

Charles Dobson
Personal information
Full name Charles Frederick Dobson
Date of birth (1862-09-09)9 September 1862
Place of birth Basford, England
Date of death 18 May 1939(1939-05-18) (aged 76)
Place of death Ealing, Middlesex, England
Position(s) Half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1888–1889 Notts County 1 (0)
International career
1886 England 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Basford, Dobson played for Notts County, and earned one cap for England in 1886.[1] At club level, Dobson made a single appearance for Notts County in The Football League.[2]

Dobson also took part in tours by Corinthians between 1880 and 1884. By the time the Football League started in September 1888 Dobson was only a reserve team player.[3]

Personal life

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His older brother, Alfred Dobson, also played football for England.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Charles Frederick Dobson". www.englandfootballonline.com.
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ Dykes, Garth (2005). Meadow Lane Men The Complete Who's Who of Notts County. Yore Publications. ISBN 0-9547830-6-9.
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