Sol Tremelling

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Elijah Solomon Tremelling (8 May 1887 – December 1960) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half.

Full name Elijah Solomon Tremelling[1]
Date of birth 8 May 1887
Place of birth Newhall, England
Date of death December 1960(1960-12-00) (aged 73)
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Sol Tremelling
Personal information
Full name Elijah Solomon Tremelling[1]
Date of birth 8 May 1887
Place of birth Newhall, England
Date of death December 1960(1960-12-00) (aged 73)
Position Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Newhall Swifts
Derby County
Burton United
Ilkeston United
Gresley Rovers
Shirebrook Forest
1913–1919 Bradford City 2 (0)
1916–1917Chesterfield Town (war guest)
1917Notts County (war guest)
1919Lincoln City (war guest) 4 (0)
Mansfield Town
Total 6 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
Close

Early and personal life

Tremelling was born in Newhall, Derbyshire,[1] on 8 May 1887.[2] His brothers Dan and Billy were also footballers, as was a fourth brother, Jack.[3] His son Arthur was also a footballer.[4]

Career

Tremelling spent his early career with Newhall Swifts, Derby County, Burton United, Ilkeston United, Gresley Rovers and Shirebrook Forest.[5] He joined Bradford City in March 1913,[6] making 2 league appearances for the club.[7] He signed for Bradford City along with fellow Gresley players Charlie Storer and George Draycott for a combined fee of £150.[8] He guested for Chesterfield Town, Notts County and Lincoln City during World War One, both from parent club Bradford City.[1][9][10] After leaving Bradford City he played for Mansfield Town in August 1919.[11]

He died in December 1960.[12][13]

Sources

  • Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

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