Joseph Richard Cottle (4 June 1886 – 3 February 1958)[1] was an England international footballer, who played as a left back prior to the First World War.
Cottle had replaced Billy Tuft in the left back position and retained his place for the rest of the season making 33 appearances as Bristol City won the Second Division championship.
Cottle and Archie Annan formed a formidable full back partnership for Bristol City under manager Harry Thickett during the first decade of the 20th century.
He played in the opening 24 league games of 1910-11 before sustaining a broken leg during a 0–4 defeat at Preston North End on 28 January 1911.
Bristol City were relegated back to the Second Division at the end of the season and Cottle left the club in the summer of 1911.