About Bobby Irvine
Lived 1900 – 1979 (aged 78–79). Bobby Irvine was a British association football player.
Robert William Irvine (29 April 1900 – 1979) was an Irish footballer. He played as a centre or inside forward.
Career With Connah's Quay suffering severe financial difficulties, Irvine returned to Northern Ireland, signing for Derry City. He marked his Brandywell debut with a goal in a 1-0 Gold Cup quarter-final win over Larne on 3 September 1930. With Derry, Irvine took his caps total to 15, and in October 1932 also played twice for the Irish League, in 5-2 and 4–1 defeats by the English and Scottish Leagues respectively. During this period Irvine also briefly turned out for Chester, scoring nine times in 13 games in the Cheshire County League shortly before they were elected to The Football League in 1931.
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Who was Bobby Irvine?
Irish association footballer (1900-1979)
When was Bobby Irvine born?
Bobby Irvine was born on 29 April 1900.
When did Bobby Irvine die?
Bobby Irvine died in 1979.
What was Bobby Irvine's occupation?
Bobby Irvine was an association football player.
What nationality was Bobby Irvine?
Bobby Irvine was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Irvine (footballer, born 1900)
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