Les Dodds
Leslie (Les) Dodds (born 12 October 1936) is an English retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Sunderland [ 2 ] and England Schoolboys . [ 3 ] — Wikipedia
- Position
- GK
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Birthplace
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Born
- 12 Oct 1936
Les Dodds played for Sunderland in the First Division of English Football. During this time, Sunderland played their home games at Roker Park . He started in 4 First Division games in the 1954/55 season. He was selected for his professional debut on 21 August 1954 by manager Bill Murray to play in the 4-2 home victory against West Bromwich Albion . His debut came in place of Willie Fraser who could not get leave from the Army and Jimmy Cowan who wasn't fit to play. During this game he played alongside Len Shackleton , Stan Anderson , Ray Daniel , George Aitken . Tommy Wright , Ken Chisholm , Jack Hedley , Joe McDonald , Ted Purdon and Billy Elliott . [ 4 ] He next played in the 1-0 defeat away at Everton . He next played in the 2nd April 1955 1-1 draw at home to Leicester City before finishing the season in the final game away at Manchester City , finishing with a 1-0 loss. In the 1955/56 season, he played in the 3-2 home victory against Charlton Athletic on 26 November 1955 and a 2-1 defeat away at Manchester United on 3 December 1955. — Wikipedia
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