Syd Hobbins
English footballer
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Sydney George Hobbins (6 May 1916 – 16 March 1984) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Millwall, Leyton Orient and Charlton Athletic as a goalkeeper.[1][3] After retiring from football, he jointly coached and advised the Leyton Orient reserve and 'A' teams with Ledger Ritson.[4] Hobbins founded Welling United in 1963.[5]
Full name
Sydney George Hobbins[1]
Date of birth
6 May 1916
Place of birth
Plumstead, England
Date of death
16 March 1984 (aged 67)[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sydney George Hobbins[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 6 May 1916 | ||
| Place of birth | Plumstead, England | ||
| Date of death | 16 March 1984 (aged 67)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Shooter's Hill, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m)[3] | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1934 | Bromley | ||
| 1934–1948 | Charlton Athletic | 2 | (0) |
| 1948–1949 | Millwall | 15 | (0) |
| 1949 | Leyton Orient | 11 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
