Francis Dyer (4 February 1867 – 1936) was a Scottish professional

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. Aged 19/20 Dyer signed for Renton. He played at Renton for one season and travelled South to England in 1888.

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1867 births 1936 deaths Scottish men's footballers Men's association football midfielders English Football League players Renton F.C. players Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Vale of Leven F.C. players Warwick County F.C. players West Bromwich Albion F.C. players Arsenal F.C. players Manchester City F.C. players {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-1860s-stub