Sol Tremelling

Elijah Solomon Tremelling (8 May 1887 – December 1960) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half.

Sol Tremelling

Personal information
Full name	Elijah Solomon Tremelling[1]
Date of birth	8 May 1887
Place of birth	Newhall, England
Date of death	December 1960(1960-12-00) (aged 73)
Position	Centre half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Newhall Swifts
	Derby County
	Burton United
	Ilkeston United
	Gresley Rovers
	Shirebrook Forest
1913–1919	Bradford City	2	(0)
1916–1917	→ Chesterfield Town (war guest)
1917	→ Notts County (war guest)
1919	→ Lincoln City (war guest)	4	(0)
	Mansfield Town
Total		6	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early and personal life

Tremelling was born in Newhall, Derbyshire,^[1] on 8 May 1887.^[2] His brothers Dan and Billy were also footballers, as was a fourth brother, Jack.^[3] His son Arthur was also a footballer.^[4]

Career

Tremelling spent his early career with Newhall Swifts, Derby County, Burton United, Ilkeston United, Gresley Rovers and Shirebrook Forest.^[5] He joined Bradford City in March 1913,^[6] making 2 league appearances for the club.^[7] He signed for Bradford City along with fellow Gresley players Charlie Storer and George Draycott for a combined fee of £150.^[8] He guested for Chesterfield Town, Notts County and Lincoln City during World War One, both from parent club Bradford City.^[1][9][10] After leaving Bradford City he played for Mansfield Town in August 1919.^[11]

He died in December 1960.^[12][13]

Sources

• Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.