Frank Fidler (12 August 1924 – 21 November 2009) was an English footballer who played as a forward, making Football League appearances for three clubs.
Career
Fidler started his career at Manchester United, however only made one amateur appearances for them during The War.[3]
He would be released to non-league Witton Albion, where he holds the record for the second-highest goalscorer in the club's history.[3]
He would make his first football league appearances with Wrexham, before moving to Leeds United in 1951 and then Bournemouth in 1952.[2]
He'd then move back to non-league football with Yeovil Town in 1955, before going to Hereford United and then finishing his career at Bridgwater Town.[1]
Post-career and death
After football he worked for Westlands Helicopter Division as a shop steward, before moving to Farnborough to work for the Royal Mail until his retirement.[1]
He died on 21 November 2009 in Farnborough.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Leeds United Player Profile: Frank Fidler". leeds-fans.org.uk. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Frank Fidler". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Leeds United F.C. history". ozwhitelufc.net. Retrieved 5 March 2018.