David Dixon (footballer)
David P. Dixon (November 1898 – after 1930) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham and for Southend United.[2] He played as a right back.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 1898 | ||
| Place of birth | North Shields, England | ||
| Place of death | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 3⁄4 in (1.72 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | South Shields | ||
| – | Preston Colliery | ||
| 1920–1925 | Birmingham | 4 | (0) |
| 1925–1926 | Southend United | 4 | (0) |
| 1926–1928 | Rhyl Athletic | ||
| 1928–19?? | Bedlington United | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Dixon was born in North Shields, which was then in Northumberland. He began his football career with South Shields and Preston Colliery before moving to Birmingham of the Second Division in May 1920.[3] Dixon was always behind Frank Womack, Jack Jones and Eli Ashurst in the pecking order at full-back, and played only four league games in five seasons.[3] He joined Southend United in May 1925, where again he played only four times in the Football League.[4] He later played for Rhyl Athletic and Bedlington United, and retired from the game in 1931. He died in Newcastle upon Tyne.[3]
References
- "Blues" News. The Official Programme of Birmingham Football Club, Ltd. Birmingham F.C. 30 August 1924. p. 3 – via The Everton Collection.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 75. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 83. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- "David Dixon". Southend United Database. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.