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David Robbie

1899 – 1978

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1899 – 1978 (aged 79). David Robbie was a British association football player.

David Middleton Robbie (6 October 1899 – 4 December 1978) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside right. Born in Motherwell, he began his career with Bathgate, before moving to England in 1921, where he spent 14 years playing for Bury, scoring 102 goals in 420 league appearances, including scoring four goals in a single match against Barnsley in the 1931–32 season. In July 1935, he joined Plymouth Argyle but made just three appearances in two months with the club before joining Manchester United on a one-month trial, at the end of which he joined Margate. Four months later, he joined Luton Town, before returning to Plymouth as a coach at the end of the 1935–36 season. Two years later, he moved back to Bury, where he served as the club's trainer until his retirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Robbie?

Scottish footballer (1899-1978)

When was David Robbie born?

David Robbie was born on 6 October 1899 in Motherwell.

When did David Robbie die?

David Robbie died on 4 December 1978 in Bury.

What was David Robbie's occupation?

David Robbie was an association football player.

What nationality was David Robbie?

David Robbie was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Robbie

· Wikidata: Q5239099

· DBpedia: David Robbie (Scottish footballer)

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