Sydney Dickinson (17 August 1906 – 2 February 1984) was an English footballer who played at half-back for Nottingham Forest, Mansfield Town, Bradford Park Avenue, Port Vale, Lincoln City, and Grantham. Football historian Jeff Kent described his tackling abilities as "tenacious".
Career Dickinson played for Dale Rovers, Nottingham Forest, Mansfield Town and Bradford Park Avenue, before being signed to Port Vale in November 1933 for "a substantial fee". Despite scoring goals against both Bradford clubs at Valley Parade and the Horsfall Stadium, he was only utilized in twelve Second Division games before being released from the Old Recreation Ground at the end of the season. He moved on to Lincoln City and Grantham.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNottingham Forest1923–24First Division000000Bradford Park Avenue1926–27Third Division North140001401927–28Third Division North180001801928–29Second Division202302321929–30Second Division151301811930–31Second Division257202771931–32Second Division328313591932–33Second Division301213221933–34Second Division200020Total1561913216921Port Vale1933–34Second Division12200122Lincoln City1934–35Third Division North14310153Career total1822414219626
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