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Bob Blyth

1869 – 1941

Scottish footballer and manager

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Lived 1869 – 1941 (aged 71). Bob Blyth was a British association football player and association football coach.

Robert Fleming Blyth (16 October 1869 – 7 February 1941) was a Scottish footballer and manager for Portsmouth from 1901 to 1904.

He became player–manager of Portsmouth in 1901, winning the 1901-02 Southern League title. After retiring from his post as manager, he later served Portsmouth as director and chairman. According to the Portsmouth Evening News, Blyth was "the only man to rise from professional player to be chairman of his club through all the intermediate positions: Captain, player-manager, manager, director, and vice-chairman."

He married Isabella Taylor, with whom he had daughters Mary and Janet, and a son, Robert Blyth, who played for both Portsmouth and Southampton in the 1920s.

Blyth was also a licensee and operated several hotels in Portsmouth. He died peacefully at St James' Hospital, Portsmouth, in 1941.

Honours As manager Portsmouth Southern League championships: 1901-02

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Who was Bob Blyth?

Scottish footballer and manager (1869-1941)

When was Bob Blyth born?

Bob Blyth was born on 16 October 1869 in Glenbuck.

When did Bob Blyth die?

Bob Blyth died on 7 February 1941 in Milton.

What was Bob Blyth's occupation?

Bob Blyth was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Bob Blyth?

Bob Blyth was British.

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· Wikipedia: Bob Blyth

· Wikidata: Q4931861

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