Dolman began his career in 1925, playing for the Blakenhall Congregationals. A year later, Dolman signed for hometown club Bloxwich, before joining Willenhall a year later.[3] In February 1929, Dolman signed for Football League club Chesterfield. In the 1930–31 season, Dolman played every game for Chesterfield as the club won the Third Division North. In 1933, Dolman left Chesterfield following the signing of Jack Moody, signing for Bristol City. Dolman played for Bristol City for three years, signing for Luton Town in 1936 and helping the club win the 1936–37 Third Division South. Dolman lost his place in the Luton line-up in November 1938, signing for Chelmsford City briefly in March 1939, before the outbreak of World War II.[4]
^"Luton. 3 new forwards for Luton Town". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xii. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
