Roderick Welsh


Roderick Ernest Welsh was an English footballer. His great-grandson, Matthew Dallman, also became a professional footballer.

Playing career

Welsh played for Dipton United, Annfield Plain, Durham City and Portsmouth, before joining Port Vale in May 1935. He made 20 Second Division and three FA Cup appearances in the 1935–36 relegation season, and broke an ankle at a 1–0 win over Southampton at The Dell on 31 March. He played 17 Third Division North games in the 1936–37 season and then played 27 league games in the 1937–38 season. He was given a free transfer away from The Old Recreation Ground in May 1938.

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