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Colin Clish
Colin Clish (born 14 January 1944) is a former footballer who played as a left back for Newcastle United, Rotherham United and Doncaster Rovers.[1] As well as playing football, Clish was a cricketer, playing as a batsman for Durham Colts and Durham County Juniors in 1961 and 1962.[2] Before his senior career, he played for Chester-le-Street Schools and Durham County Schools under 15s in 1957–59 alongside Alan Suddick and Norman Hunter.[3][4] Senior club careerNewcastle UnitedHe started his football career playing for Newcastle United in the English Second Division, his debut was at left back in a 2–2 draw at Sheffield United in the League Cup on 2 October 1961.[5] Clish captained the club's Youth Cup winning team in 1962.[6] During his time at the club he played in 23 League and Cup matches.[5] Rotherham UnitedClish signed for fellow 2nd Division side Rotherham United in December 1963,[7] for £5,000.[6] Doncaster RoversAs part of a deal including several players swapping teams, he moved to English Division 4 club Doncaster Rovers in February 1968. His debut was in a 2–0 home victory against Brentford on 10 February 1968.[7] In that April he scored both goals in a 2–2 draw with Bradford City.[8] The following year he played a significant part in Doncaster's title winning season as they gained promotion to Division 3. In August 1969 he broke his leg in a game at Shrewsbury Town which put him out till that December.[8] He was never quite the same player after this.[7] After a total of 111 League and Cup appearances, and 4 goals, Doncaster released Clish at the end of the 1971–72 season, with him going on to play for Gainsborough Trinity for a while.[7] HonoursNewcastle United
Doncaster Rovers
Personal lifeFollowing football, Clish worked for British Transport Police being based at Doncaster Station, retiring in 2003.[7][9] References
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