Brian Drysdale

Brian Drysdale (born 24 February 1943) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left back. He made over 500 appearances in the Football League in the 1960s and 70s.

Career Brian Drysdale played junior football for Lincoln City. Drysdale had a loan spell at Reading in 1977. Drysdale left Bristol City to join Oxford United in July 1977.

Brian Drysdale then joined Western League side Frome Town as player manager. Drysdale was also player manager at Shepton Mallet before playing for Clevedon Town. Brian Drysdale finished his footballing career in the Bristol area with spells as player manager of Clandown F.C. and Hengrove F.C.

After retiring from playing Brian Drysdale became a self-employed carpenter in Stockwood, Bristol. His son Jason Drysdale was born in Bristol in 1970, also a left back, he played for England Youth and in Football League for Watford, Swindon Town and Northampton Town.

Honours with Hartlepool United Football League Fourth Division promotion: 1967–68

with Bristol City Football League Second Division runners up: 1975–76