William Dorrell (1872 – 1939) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger. His son, Arthur Dorrell, played for Aston Villa, Port Vale, and England.
Career Dorrell was scouted by Leicester Fosse playing for Singer's and was transferred in 1892. He replaced Jimmy Atter on the left-wing, and impressed enough to win a £250 transfer move to Aston Villa in May 1894. He scored five goals in 11 First Division appearances for the "Villans", though he was allowed to rejoin Leicester Fosse in March 1896. He scored 24 goals in 63 appearances during his second spell at the club, who were now in the Second Division.
Personal life Dorrell was listed as a licensed victualler in the 1901 census and as a turner in the 1911 census. He had four children with his first wife, Clara, including England international footballer Arthur Dorrell. He remarried to Maria and had another child by 1911. By 1921 he was with his third wife, Alice Frederica, with whom he had another child named William Ray Stephen.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLeicester Fosse1892–93Midland League2484728151893–94Midland League198622510Total43161095325Aston Villa1894–95First Division94121061895–96First Division210021Total11512127Leicester Fosse1895–96Second Division6200621896–97Second Division26123229141897–98Second Division268102781898–99Second Division100010Total5922426324Burslem Port Vale1905–06Second Division000000Career total11343151312856
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