Fred Dell

Fred Dell (10 December 1915 – 1970) was an English footballer who played as an inside right for Dartford and in The Football League for West Ham United and Doncaster Rovers.

Fred Dell
Personal information
Full name Frederick Dell
Date of birth 10 December 1915
Place of birth Dartford, England
Date of death 1970 (aged 54–55)[1]
Place of death Dartford, England
Playing position(s) Inside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–1935 Dartford
1935–1938 West Ham United 4 (0)
1938–1939 Doncaster Rovers 29 (12)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Born in Dartford, Kent, Dell joined his hometown club Dartford. Signed by West Ham in 1935 for a reported fee of £2,000,[2] he played only four games with his debut coming on 14 December 1936 in a 2–0 home defeat by Sheffield United. Dell moved to Doncaster Rovers in 1938[3][4] along with Albert Walker in exchange for Rovers Arthur Banner.[5] He made 33 appearances in league and cup games, including two in the 1939–40 season before war broke out and he left for the forces. In addition to his 12 league goals he scored 4 in the FA Cup.[5]

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References
  1. England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007
  2. "Dartford FC - A Brief History". www.dartfordfc.co.uk. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  3. Hogg, Tony (1995). West Ham Who's Who. London: Independent UK Sports publications. p. 54. ISBN 1-899429-01-8.
  4. "Fred Dell". www.westhamstats.info. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  5. Bluff, Tony (2011). Donny:Doncaster Rovers F.C. The Complete History (1879–2010). Yore Publications. ISBN 978 0 9569848 3 8.
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