Arthur Dorrell
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Arthur Reginald Dorrell was an English
English people
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. He was the son of former Villa player William Dorrell.

Playing career

Dorrel played for Carey Hall and R.A.S.C., before joining Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...

 in May 1919, after 355 matches for the club he joined Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
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 in June 1931. He was a regular for the Vale but retired from football in May 1932.

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