Next up in our Player Profile series is Dodworth Miners Welfare’s unspecified position star player Calan Rollinson.
The in-form youngster was playing to a level of extreme quality in Dodworth’s two most recent fixtures, replicating handy-looking performances from his stalwart days with Worsbrough Bridge.
Rollinson, whose brother is the former Worsbrough Bridge captain Connor, has shown a penchant for scoring spectacular goals and he’s demonstrated his superhero qualities now and again which once helped one of his former clubs avoid relegation.
Name
Calan Rollinson
Age
24, young prodigy
Current Club
Dodworth Miners Welfare (Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior League)
Previous Clubs
Kinsley Boys, Worsbrough Bridge, Athersley Rec.
Position
Goalkeeper (when required), Defender, Midfielder, Striker, Super-Sub
Day Job
College Teacher
Best Mate in Football
Liam Owen and Jack Mawson
Team You Support
Dodworth Miners Welfare
Football Idol
Thierry Henry
Biggest Influence on Footballing Career
Connor Rollinson (aka Dennis wise of Non League)
Career Highlight
Scoring the goal (against Brigg Town) which meant Worsbrough Bridge stayed in the NCEL (in April 2018)
Lowest Moment in Football
Too many to pick from but got to choose losing a final as under 16s which would be my last match ever with some of my best mates.
Most Memorable Match
Winning 2-1 away at Selby (in September 2016) when our Connor scored a screamer from 35 yards.
Funniest Moment in Football
Flood light failure at Worsbrough Bridge last season when Hallam were winning 4-0, leading me to play (the Kanye West song) All of the Lights and watch all the Hallam players go off on one! Also, playing majority of the game at Eccleshill in net after Aiden Tyas was sent off which led to me conceding five absolute screamers, with our Connor and Jack laughing their socks off at me
First Non League Manager
Craig Rouse (Kinsley Boys)
First Red Card
Never received a red as of yet but had plenty of yellows.
First Goal
First goal at the NCEL level was at home against Shirebrook (January 2017), a five-yard screamer!
What Do You Want to Achieve in Football in the Future
Win the County Senior League with the mighty Dodworth. I’ve enjoyed the overall Saturday experience at Dodworth Tappers bar after a match. Some stories which can’t be documented!
Sharing the field with such legends of Dodworth in Aaron Brotherton, the Barlow brothers and Craig Allen has been a privilege. Playing under the cunning mind of Darren Young who shares his great stories of playing in New Zealand and Ireland has really inspired me.
Favourite Non League Ground
I enjoyed playing at Winterton as the pitch is one of the best I’ve ever played on along with Eccleshill.
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