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Fred Castle (footballer)
Frederick Richard Castle (10 April 1902 – after 1930) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Frederick Richard Castle[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 April 1902 | ||
| Place of birth | Penygraig, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Mid Rhondda | |||
| 1926–1928 | Cardiff City | 3 | (0) |
| 1928–1929 | Chesterfield | ||
| 1929–1930 | Gillingham | ||
| Mid Rhondda | |||
| Derry City | |||
| Doncaster Rovers | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
After playing for local Welsh sides and Mid Rhondda, Castle made his professional debut for Cardiff City on Christmas Day 1926 in a 5–0 defeat to Newcastle United. He later played for Chesterfield and Gillingham before moving back into non-league football.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 35. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.