Bobby Simpson (footballer, born 1888)
Robert Albert Simpson (1888 – after 1913) was an English professional footballer, born in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Lancashire, who played as a forward in the Scottish League for Aberdeen, in the Football League for Bradford Park Avenue, and in the Southern League for Brighton & Hove Albion.[2][1][3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Robert Albert Simpson[1] | ||
Date of birth | 1888[1] | ||
Place of birth | Chorlton-cum-Hardy,[1] England | ||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2] | ||
Playing position(s) | Inside right | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Westburn (Aberdeen) | |||
19??–1906 | Victoria Wednesday | ||
1906–1910 | Aberdeen | 86 | (28) |
1910–1912 | Bradford Park Avenue | 53 | (8) |
1912–1913 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 30 | (11) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
His brother, J.J. Simpson, also played league football for Aberdeen.[2]
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 239. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- "Robert Simpson". Aberdeen FC Heritage Trust. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- Carder, Tim; Harris, Roger (1997). Albion A–Z: A Who's Who of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Hove: Goldstone Books. p. 219. ISBN 978-0-9521337-1-1.
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