Robert Marshall (footballer)

Robert W. Marshall was a Scottish professional footballer, best known for his time with Rangers.

Robert Marshall
Personal information
Full name Robert W. Marshall
Playing position(s) Right half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– St Andrews
– Partick F.C.
1888–1889 Partick Thistle
1889–1896 Rangers 99 (5)
1896–1897 Abercorn 16 (0)
National team
1892–1894 Scotland 2 (0)
1895 Scottish League XI 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

A right half, Marshall played for several clubs around Glasgow, starting at St Andrews, then Partick F.C. until they folded in the mid-1880s, and Partick Thistle. He joined Rangers in the summer of 1889, and was a key figure in the early years of the Scottish Football League. He won the shared 1890–91 championship, as well as the Scottish Cup in 1894. He made 124 appearances with Rangers in the two major competitions and scored five goals.[1] In 1896 he moved to Abercorn.[2]

Marshall won two Scotland caps in 1892 and 1894,[3] captaining the side in the latter fixture, against Ireland. He also represented the Scottish League XI once in 1895.[4]

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References
  1. Rangers player Marshall, Robert, FitbaStats
  2. [A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players], John Litster / Scottish Football Historian magazine, October 2012
  3. Scotland player Robert Marshall, London Hearts Supporters Club
  4. SFL player Robert W. Marshall, London Hearts Supporters Club
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