Syd Fieldus

Sydney Albert William Fieldus MBE (born 27 May 1909 — April 1974) was an English footballer who played as a defender.

Syd Fieldus
Personal information
Full name Sydney Albert William Fieldus
MBE
Date of birth 27 May 1909
Place of birth Romford, England
Date of death April 1974 (aged 65)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Clapton Orient
Brentford
Colchester Town
1937–1939 Colchester United 19 (3)
1946–1947 Colchester United 2 (0)
Chelmsford City
Clapton Orient
Southend United
Teams managed
1945–1946 Colchester United
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Fieldus began his career with both Clapton Orient and Brentford, before signing for Colchester United in 1937. Fieldus made 23 appearances in all competitions for the club, before the outbreak of World War II, where he served in the Essex Home Guard, being awarded an MBE for his efforts on 15 December 1944. Following the culmination of the war, Fieldus was instrumental in helping restart Colchester's footballing activities, managing the club from June 1945 to April 1946. Following his time at Colchester, Fieldus appeared for Chelmsford City, Clapton Orient and Southend United.[1][2]

References
  1. "Syd Fieldus". Col U Data. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  2. "Syd Fieldus". Col U Data. Retrieved 21 February 2020.


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