Doug Beach

Douglas Frederick Beach (2 February 1920 – 18 August 2006) was an English footballer who played as a full back in the Football League. His career began with Sheffield Wednesday as an amateur, joining Colchester United after World War II had ended. He played in the Football League for Luton Town and Southend United, before rejoining Colchester.

Career

Born in Watford, Beach began his career as an amateur with Sheffield Wednesday. He did not make a first-team appearance for Wednesday, joining Southern League side Colchester United in 1945. scoring twice, before being signed permanently to Football League side Luton Town in 1946. He made 23 league appearances for the Hatters until 1947, when he joined Southend United. and played one FA Cup game for the club, scoring no goals. Beach rejoined Essex neighbours Colchester United in 1949, winning the Southern League Cup and finishing as runner-up in the league and gaining election to the Football League for the following season. Beach would not go on to represent Colchester in the Football League, his last appearance coming on 6 May 1950 in a 0–0 draw against Barry Town. teaming up with Chelmsford City and later Biggleswade Town after his Colchester exit.