Joe Roulson
Joseph Roulson (7 October 1891 – 1952) was an English professional footballer who played as a right half. He played for Birmingham both before and after the First World War, making 125 appearances in all competitions, and helped them win the championship of the Football League Second Division in 1920–21.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Roulson | ||
| Date of birth | 7 October 1891[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Date of death | 1952 (aged 60–61) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1.74 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1910–1912 | Cammell Laird (Sheffield) | ||
| 1912–1923 | Birmingham | 116 | (4) |
| 1923–1924 | Swansea Town | 49 | (2) |
| 1924–1925 | Clapton Orient | 16 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Roulson, a native of Sheffield, became a steelworker, and signed for Birmingham from his works team, Cammell Laird of the Sheffield Works League. He was a competitive, "hard-man" type of half-back, similar to his teammate Percy Barton. After leaving Birmingham he played for Swansea Town and Clapton Orient and then returned to Sheffield.[3] He died in 1952, aged about 60.[1]
References
- Michael, Joyce (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 228. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- Brum (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Birmingham". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
- Tony, Matthews (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 121. ISBN 1-85983-010-2.
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