Colin Rodger

Charles Colin Rodger (born 1911)[1] was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left.[2]

Colin Rodger
Personal information
Full name Charles Colin Rodger
Date of birth 1911
Place of birth Ayr, Scotland
Playing position(s) Outside left
Youth career
Craigview Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1931–1936 Ayr United 81 (23)
1936–1938 Manchester City  19 (1)
1938–1939 Northampton Town  
National team
1935 Scottish League XI 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Sometimes known as "Fally",[3] he began his career in the Scottish Football League with Ayr United, where his form was solid enough for him to be selected for the Scottish Football League XI in October 1935.[4][5] This drew further attention, and three months later he moved to England with Manchester City;[6][1] he was a squad member as the club won the 1936–37 Football League title, but as he only made nine league appearances (contributing seven goals) it is not clear if he was awarded a medal.

After moving to Northampton Town (as part of a player exchange also involving Fred Tilson, Keillor McCullough and Maurice Dunkley who went the other way),[7] Rodger's career was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II, during which he made guest appearances for several Scottish clubs including Partick Thistle, Dumbarton and Ayr United.[2]

References
  1. Manchester City l:Player by Player, Tony Matthews; Amberley Publishing Limited, 2013
  2. John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. The Years 1930 – 1940, Ayr United FC
  4. "[SFL player] 'J Rodgers'". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  5. Scotland and England Draw At Ibrox, The Glasgow Herald, 31 October 1935
  6. "Colin Rodger". Blue Moon.
  7. Players Index | Fred Tilson, England Football Online
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