Colin Bateman (22 October 1930 – 18 November 2022) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League as a full back for Watford.[1][2] He joined the club from Hemel Hempstead in 1953[1] and made 50 league appearances between the 1954–55 and 1957–58 seasons, before returning to non-league football with Sittingbourne.[2]
Bateman's older brother Ernie also played for the same three clubs.[1][2]
Bateman died on 18 November 2022, at the age of 92.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Former Professional Players at West Herts clubs". nonleaguefootball.org. Archived from the original on 15 December 2009. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
- ^ a b c "Watford : 1946/47–2008/09". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
- ^ "Tribute: Colin Bateman (1930–2022)". Watford F.C. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
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