Frank Carrodus (born 31 May 1949) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger. In his career Carrodus played in the Football League for Manchester City, Aston Villa, Wrexham, Birmingham City and Bury.
Career Manchester City Carrodus had to compete with Francis Lee for a place in the City team for the 1974 League Cup final.The Times, Powell reports fit for Cup, 28 February 1974 Lee was declared fit and manager, Ron Saunders dropped Carrodus to the subs bench.
Aston Villa When Saunders moved to Villa, he bought Carrodus for £90,000 to fill the gap in midfield left by the sale of Bruce Rioch.Saunders on Trial, Sports Argus, 3 August 1974, p22 Carrodus played in the 1975 Football League Cup final. He was to feature in the first two matches of the 1977 League Cup Final but missed out on the victory game having torn knee ligaments in a match against Derby following the first Replay.Norman de Mesquita, Millwall's approach more direct, The Times, 13 April 1977
Carrodus suffered further injuries in the 1978–79 season. He had already missed four games with a thigh strain when a cartilage operation in October sidelined him for two months.Norman Fox Football After the feast, back to the kitchen, The Times, 20 October 1978
Honours Aston Villa Football League Cup: 1974–75, 1976–77
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