Arthur Dorrell
Encyclopedia
Arthur Reginald Dorrell was an English
international
footballer
. He was the son of former Villa player William Dorrell.
in May 1919, after 355 matches for the club he joined Port Vale
in June 1931. He was a regular for the Vale but retired from football in May 1932.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
international
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
. He was the son of former Villa player William Dorrell.
Playing career
Dorrel played for Carey Hall and R.A.S.C., before joining Aston VillaAston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
in May 1919, after 355 matches for the club he joined Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
in June 1931. He was a regular for the Vale but retired from football in May 1932.
External links
- England caps list
- Comprehensive biography at Aston Villa Player Database