Bill Dodgin, Sr.

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William "Bill" Dodgin (April 17, 1909 – October 1999) was an English football player.

Born in Gateshead, Dodgin played for Huddersfield Town, Lincoln City, Charlton Athletic, Bristol Rovers, Clapton Orient and Southampton, although his career was curtailed by World War II.

After retiring as a player, he became coach and then later manager of Southampton, before joining Fulham and then Brentford. He had a spell as a coach at Sampdoria, before returning home to manage his old club Bristol Rovers.

His son, Bill Dodgin, Jr., was also a football player and manager, who played under his father at Southampton and Fulham.

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Preceded by
Arthur Dominy
Southampton F.C. manager
1946 - 1949
Succeeded by
Sid Cann
Preceded by
Fred Ford
Bristol Rovers F.C. manager
1969-1972
Succeeded by
Don Megson