Arnold Sidebottom

Date of birth01 April 1954
Place of birthBarnsley
PositionCentral defender

One of the last footballer-cricketers. Arnold, a tall centre-half, won a Second Division title (1975). His son, Ryan, is a regular in the England cricket side. Arnold himself was a fast bowler with Yorkshire CCC and England.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Manchester United 01 Feb 1972 01 Jan 1976
Huddersfield Town 01 Jan 1976 01 Oct 1978

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1972-73 Manchester United League Division One 2
1973-74 Manchester United League Division One 2
1974-75 Manchester United FA Cup 2
1974-75 Manchester United League Cup 2
1974-75 Manchester United League Division Two 12


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.