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Bobby Moncur

b. 1945

Scottish footballer and manager (born 1945)

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About Bobby Moncur

Born 1945. Bobby Moncur is a British association football player and association football coach.

Robert Moncur (born 19 January 1945) is a Scottish former professional footballer.

Moncur is most famous for his role as captain of Newcastle United in the late 1960s and of the Scotland national side in the early 1970s. Moncur was part of the Newcastle team that won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969, scoring three goals across the two legs of the final.

Early life and playing career Robert Moncur was born on 19 January 1945 in Perth.

He made nearly 300 appearances for Newcastle United and captained the club to their triumph in the 1968–69 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. The team ultimately finished the season in 19th position. He lost the record on 16 March 2025 when Newcastle won the 2024–25 EFL Cup. Following this victory, Moncur was invited to present the EFL Cup trophy to the St James' Park crowd for a Newcastle United Women's fixture.

Personal life In September 2007, Moncur was diagnosed with cancer of the colon and nine months later was informed that he was in remission. Moncur was awarded the freedom of Gateshead in November 2008. He was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in January 2014.

Moncur resides in Low Fell in Gateshead. He is a talented yachtsman and competed in the 1985 Around Britain Race.

Sunderland Football League Second Division: 1975–76

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Who is Bobby Moncur?

Scottish footballer and manager (born 1945)

When was Bobby Moncur born?

Bobby Moncur was born on 19 January 1945 in Perth.

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Bobby Moncur is an association football player and association football coach.

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Bobby Moncur is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bobby Moncur

· Wikidata: Q4935386

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