About Sid Castle
Lived 1892 – 1978 (aged 85). Sid Castle was a British association football player and association football coach.
Sidney Ernest Rowland Castle (12 March 1892 in Basingstoke – 27 January 1978) was an English professional footballer who played for Basingstoke Town, Thornycroft Athletic, Guildford United, Tottenham Hotspur, Charlton Athletic, and Chelsea.
Playing career After playing for Basingstoke Town, Thorneycrofts and Guildford United, the outside right joined Tottenham Hotspur. Between 1919 and 1920, Castle made five appearances for Spurs. He signed for Charlton Athletic in 1921 and went on to play in 66 matches, scoring 10 goals. In 1923, Castle signed for Chelsea, where he featured in a further 33 games and found the net twice. He rejoined Guildford United, where he ended his playing career.
Managerial career
He coached in the Netherlands at Ajax between early 1927 and September 1928 and two teams from Zwolle before coaching Heerenveen in two spells and FC Meppel.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sid Castle?
English footballer (1892-1978)
When was Sid Castle born?
Sid Castle was born on 12 March 1892 in Basingstoke.
When did Sid Castle die?
Sid Castle died on 27 January 1978 in Basingstoke.
What was Sid Castle's occupation?
Sid Castle was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Sid Castle?
Sid Castle was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sid Castle. https://biography.guide/sid-castle/
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