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Brian Drysdale (born 24 February 1943) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left back. He made over 500 appearances in the Football League in the 1960s and 70s.[1]

Career

Brian Drysdale played junior football for Lincoln City.[2] Drysdale made his League debut for Lincoln City before signing as a professional. Drysdale joined Hartlepool United on a free transfer in July 1965. Drysdale played under the Brian Clough and Peter Taylor management partnership during the seasons 1965-66 and 1966-67, also starred in the 1967-68 promotion from the Fourth Division when Hartlepool United finished in 3rd place. Hartlepool were relegated the following season finishing in 22nd place in the Third Division.[2] Alan Dicks signed Drysdale in May 1969 for £10,000 from Hartlepool United for Bristol City.[2][3] Drysdale had a loan spell at Reading in 1977. Drysdale left Bristol City to join Oxford United in July 1977.[2]

Brian Drysdale then joined Western League side Frome Town as player manager. Drysdale was also player manager at Shepton Mallet before playing for Clevedon Town.[2] Brian Drysdale finished his footballing career in the Bristol area with spells as player manager of Clandown F.C. and Hengrove F.C.[2]

After retiring from playing Brian Drysdale became a self-employed carpenter in Stockwood, Bristol. His son Jason Drysdale was born in Bristol in 1970, also a left back, he played for England Youth and in Football League for Watford, Swindon Town and Northampton Town.[1]

Honours

with Hartlepool United
with Bristol City

References

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