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A goalkeeper who arrived at Anfield in the twilight of his career, Sidlow helped the Reds to the League Championship in 1947.

Born in Colwyn Bay (North Wales), he was a regular for Wolves before the majority of his professional career was lost to the Second World War.

On arriving at Anfield he played the majority of matches in the first post-war campaign, although the goalkeeping jersey was worn by three custodians during our fifth title success.

Sidlow won the battle to be number one and kept his place for most of the next three year, helping the club reach its first Wembley cup final. Unfortunately there would be no fairytale ending as Arsenal ran out  2-0 winners. 

The Welshman went on to play in the opening 10 league fixtures of 1950-51 before missing the next four (his place being taken by Charlie Ashcroft & Russell Crossley for two games each).

He made his last Liverpool appearance in a home First Division game against Newcastle United on November 4, 1950. The four goals he conceded that day effectively ended his playing career. When the Liverpool team was announced for the following Saturday's visit to Huddersfield, it was the much-younger Crossley who was wearing the No. 1 jersey.

Sidlow, who won seven international caps for Wales, played in 149 First Division matches for the Reds, with another 16 appearances in the FA Cup competition.

Other clubs:
Llanludno, Colwyn Bay, Wolves; Notts County, Wrexham, Darlington, Burnley and Hartlepools Utd (wartime guest); New Brighton (amateur)