Fred Castle (footballer)

Frederick Richard Castle (10 April 1902 – after 1930) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a forward.

Fred Castle
Personal information
Full name Frederick Richard Castle[1]
Date of birth (1902-04-10)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

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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

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  1. ^ a b Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 35. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.