13 Facts About Barry Siddall

Barry Alfred Siddall was born on 12 September 1954 and is an English former professional football goalkeeper.

Barry Siddall played for 13 different Football League clubs: Bolton Wanderers, Sunderland, Darlington, Port Vale, Blackpool, Stoke City, Tranmere Rovers, Manchester City, Stockport County, Hartlepool United, Carlisle United, Chester City and Preston North End.

Barry Siddall won promotion out of the Second Division, Third Division, and Fourth Division, and played in the First Division.

Barry Siddall played seven games for England Youth in 1973.

Barry Siddall began his career with Bolton Wanderers, turning professional in January 1972 after a two-year apprenticeship.

Barry Siddall made 167 league appearances for Jimmy Adamson's "Black Cats".

Barry Siddall was loaned out to Vale's rivals Stoke City in January 1985, and the move was made permanent two months later.

Barry Siddall was loaned out to Frank Worthington's Tranmere Rovers and Billy McNeill's Manchester City during the season, keeping goal in 12 Fourth Division games at Prenton Park and playing six First Division games during his time at Maine Road.

Barry Siddall still made 35 starts in the league but was sold at the end of the season to Stockport County.

Barry Siddall went on the books of six clubs in four years: Hartlepool United, West Bromwich Albion, Mossley, Carlisle United, Chester City, Preston North End and Lincoln City.

Barry Siddall was signed by Birmingham City manager Barry Fry on the mid-season transfer-deadline day in March 1995.

Barry Siddall played a total of 614 Football League and two Conference games throughout his career, before becoming a freelance goalkeeping coach.

Former Port Vale teammate Robbie Earle praised Barry Siddall's assurance and stated that he was "a confident guy who didn't suffer fools gladly".