Mortimer Daniel Costello (8 July 1936 — 8 August 2012) was an English footballer who played as a wing half.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mortimer Daniel Costello | ||
Date of birth | (1936-07-08)8 July 1936 | ||
Place of birth | Dagenham, England | ||
Date of death | 8 August 2012(2012-08-08) (aged 76) | ||
Place of death | Doddinghurst, England | ||
Position(s) | Wing half | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Leytonstone | |||
1956–1957 | Aldershot | 28 | (7) |
1957–1965 | Southend United | 251 | (15) |
1965–1971 | Chelmsford City | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Costello began his career at Leytonstone, before signing for Aldershot in 1956. Costello remained at Aldershot for a single season, signing for Southend United in 1957.[1] At Southend, Costello played 266 times in all competitions, scoring 15 goals.[2] In 1965, Costello signed for fellow Essex club Chelmsford City. During his time at Chelmsford, Costello made 287 appearances, winning the 1967–68 Southern League in the process.[3]
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