Career
Drabble had spells with youth clubs Bloxwich Wesley and Southport Young Men’s Christian Association before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 1909. The goalkeeper played one match in his time at the club He played a further eight matches at Nottingham Forest in 1910.
Drabble played two matches for Burnley in 1910 before featuring in 32 matches at Bradford Park Avenue.
He had further spells at Southport Central, Bolton Wanderers, Southport and finally at Queens Park Rangers.