Colin Grainger

Who is Colin Grainger?

Colin Grainger is an English former footballer who played at outside left. He was brother to Jack Grainger and first cousins with fellow players Dennis Grainger, Jack Grainger and Edwin Holliday.

An England international, he played 325 league games in the Football League, scoring 55 goals. He began his career at Wrexham in October 1950, before being sold on to Sheffield United in July 1953 for £2,500. He moved on to Sunderland in February 1957 for a £7,000 fee. He was sold on to Leeds United for £15,000 in July 1960, before moving to Port Vale in October 1961 for £6,000. He transferred to Doncaster Rovers in August 1964, and helped "Donny" to the Fourth Division title in 1965–66. Following this he moved on to non-league club Macclesfield Town, before retiring from football to become a professional singer.