Bill Dodgin

Date of birth04 November 1931
Place of birthGateshead
NationalityEnglish
PositionCentre half

Taking over from Highbury favourite Ray Daniel, although standing 6ft 4ins, Bill's spindly frame meant he didn't have the physical presence of his most stoppers in the 50s.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Fulham 01 Sep 1949 01 Dec 1952
Arsenal 01 Dec 1952 01 Mar 1961

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1952-53 Arsenal League Division One 1
1953-54 Arsenal FA Cup 2
1953-54 Arsenal League Division One 39
1954-55 Arsenal League Division One 3
1955-56 Arsenal FA Cup 3
1955-56 Arsenal League Division One 15
1956-57 Arsenal FA Cup 6
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1956-57 Arsenal League Division One 41
1957-58 Arsenal FA Cup 1
1957-58 Arsenal League Division One 23
1958-59 Arsenal FA Cup 3
1958-59 Arsenal League Division One 39
1959-60 Arsenal FA Cup 1
1959-60 Arsenal League Division One 30


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

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1953-54 England Under-23 1


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

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
20 Jan 1954 Italy v England L 3-0 Under-23


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.