Harry Munro (footballer)
Harry Munro (sometimes referred to as Munroe) was a Scottish footballer who played for Sheffield United and Gainsborough Trinity as a defender .[1] Born in Scotland Munro had been playing for Somerton Athletic when he was recruited by Sheffield United in December 1890.[1] His appearances were mainly limited to the large number of friendlies that the club still played at that time but he did also represent the club in the FA Cup and the Midland Counties League[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harry Munro | ||
| Place of birth | Scotland | ||
| Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Somerton Athletic | |||
| 1890–1892 | Sheffield United | 1 | (1) |
| 1892–1899 | Gainsborough Trinity | 89 | (2) |
| 1899–1900 | South Shields | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Munro was released after just over a year at United and moved to Gainsborough Trinity where he enjoyed much more success, captaining the side and making 89 appearances in The Football League for the Lincolnshire club.[1]
References
- Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 237. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.
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