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 |
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