Chelsea FC Profile: Sid Bidewell
Full Name: Sidney Harry Bidewell
Born: Thursday, 6th June 1918
Place of birth: Wymondham, Norfolk, England
Died: Tuesday, 18th November 2003 (aged 85)
Burial: Cremated - Colchester Crematorium. His ashes were interred in the Lexden Garden of Rest which is located behind St Leonards Church, Lexden Road, Colchester
Involvement with Chelsea:
Player from 1937 to 1946
Although Sidney's parents married in Watford and both his siblings were born there, Sidney himself was born (at least his birth was registered) in Wymondham, Norfolk, where his father Harry was born in 1893.
After his time with Chelsea, Sidney played at least a season with Gravesend & Northfleet, followed by at least a season at Chelmsford City
Playing Career:
Wealdstone
Chelsea (May 1937 to May 1946) - cost: unknown
Gravesend & Northfleet
Chelmsford City
Chelsea First-Team Career Summary
Debut: Saturday, 4th December 1937, Chelsea 3 - 1 Huddersfield Town
Age on debut: 19 years 5 months 28 days
Last Appearance: Monday, 27th December 1937, Charlton Athletic 3 - 1 Chelsea
Appearances
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* oth = other competitive matches such as Full Members Cup, Charity/Community Shield, Fifa World Club Cup.
Figures in ( ) are substitute appearances and are also included in the totals.
i.e. Sid Bidewell made 4 appearances for Chelsea, of which 0 were as a substitute.
Competitive Matches Played
| Comp | Date | Home | Away | Att | |||
| League | 4th Dec 1937 | Chelsea | 3 | 1 | Huddersfield Town | 31,475 |   |
| League | 11th Dec 1937 | Derby County | 4 | 0 | Chelsea | 12,886 |  |
| League | 18th Dec 1937 | Chelsea | 0 | 2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 31,314 | |
| League | 27th Dec 1937 | Charlton Athletic | 3 | 1 | Chelsea | 51,125 | |
Chelsea Graves Society Info & External Research Links:
View CGS profile for Sidney Harry Bidewell on Ancestry
View CGS profile for Sidney Harry Bidewell on Find-A-Grave
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