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Sidney Selston

1888 – 1949

English footballer

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About Sidney Selston

Lived 1888 – 1949 (aged 60–61). Sidney Selston was a British association football player.

Sidney Charles Selston (1888–1949) was an English footballer who played as an outside-forward in the Southern League for Southampton in the 1912–13 season.

Football career Selston was born at Farnham, Surrey. He was a soldier in the Royal Garrison Artillery based at Sheerness, Kent and played representative football for the army.

In February 1912, he joined Southampton for whom he made his first-team debut on 22 February 1913 when he took the place of Sid Kimpton at outside-right against Brighton & Hove Albion. The "Saints" had struggled all season and the team was lacking in confidence; this affected Selston who had a tendency to "part with the ball either hurriedly or prematurely". After four appearances, during which he began to control his nerves, he returned to the reserve team and in the summer of 1913, he was released and rejoined his military unit.

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Important facts

Born
1888, Farnham
Birth century
Died
1949, Hampshire
Also known as
Sidney Charles Selston

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sidney Selston?

English footballer (1888-1949)

When was Sidney Selston born?

Sidney Selston was born in 1888 in Farnham.

When did Sidney Selston die?

Sidney Selston died in 1949 in Hampshire.

What was Sidney Selston's occupation?

Sidney Selston was an association football player.

What nationality was Sidney Selston?

Sidney Selston was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sidney Selston

· Wikidata: Q7509330

· DBpedia: Sidney Selston

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