Player Profile – Dodworth’s Calan Rollinson

James Grayson

4 years ago

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.

Calan Rollinson started his career at Kinsley Boys during the Craig Rouse era

Calan Rollinson was a stalwart player at Worsbrough until earlier this year and he played in nearly every position for the club and under several managers

Current League Two side Barrow’s former Stocksbridge midfielder Harrison Biggins out-wits Worsbrough’s Calan Rollinson during a friendly in 2016

Nash Connolly and Jay Davis celebrate during Hemsworth’s 5-1 win over Athersley in September 2019, with Rollinson looking in the background. Picture: Pete Murden

Position

Goalkeeper (when required), Defender, Midfielder, Striker, Super-Sub

Day Job

College Teacher

Best Mate in Football

Liam Owen and Jack Mawson

Liam Owen is a very close associate of Rollinson’s

Team You Support

Dodworth Miners Welfare

Calan Rollinson playing for Worsbrough in 2018

Football Idol

Thierry Henry

Biggest Influence on Footballing Career

Connor Rollinson (aka Dennis wise of Non League)

Former Worsbrough captain Connor Rollinson has inspired his brother Calan to great things

Career Highlight

Calan Rollinson showed superhero qualities to keep Worsbrough in the NCEL in 2018

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

Calan Rollinson had to go in goal for Worsbrough a couple of times. Picture: George Wood Photography

Calan Rollinson and his head-band had to go in goal during Worsbrough’s away trip to Eccleshill in March 2017. Picture: George Wood Photography

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

Calan Rollinson is thriving under the inspiring leadership from Dodworth chief Darren Young

Young starlet Calan Rollinson’s hopes of winning Britain’s Next Top Model faded in October when he sustained head injuries helping Dodworth beat Sheffield Town

Dodworth Miners Welfare manager Darren Young is one of Calan Rollinson’s key mentors

Calan Rollinson looks to set up a handy-looking attack for Dodworth in the win over High Green Villa. Picture: Alan Percival

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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