Robert Paton (footballer)
Robert Paton (c. 1854 – 17 February 1905) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | c. 1854 | ||
| Place of birth | Bonhill, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 17 February 1905 (aged 51) | ||
| Place of death | Bonhill, Scotland[1] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Vale of Leven | |||
| National team | |||
| 1879 | Scotland | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Bonhill, Paul played club football for Vale of Leven, and made two appearances for Scotland in 1879.[2] He was a founder member of Vale of Leven[2] and was part of the teams that won the Scottish Cup in 1877, 1878 and 1879.[1]
Personal life
His younger brother Daniel was also a footballer.[2]
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References
- "Famous Old Footballer Dead – Member of the Noted Vale of Leven Team". Dundee Evening Post. Dundee, Scotland. 17 February 1905. p. 3. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- Paul Smith (2013). Scotland Who's Who: International Players 1872–2013. Pitch Publishing. p. 237.
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