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William Robb

1895 – 1976

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1895 – 1976 (aged 80). William Robb was a British association football player.

William R. Robb (20 March 1895 – 18 February 1976) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played in the English Football League for Birmingham and Aldershot, and in the Scottish League for Third Lanark, Rangers and Hibernian. He won two full caps for the Scotland national team.

Career Club Robb was born in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, and as a teenager played for clubs including juniors Kirkintilloch Rob Roy before moving to England, where he turned professional with Second Division club Birmingham. He made his debut in a 3–1 defeat at Bury on 24 February 1914 while still only 18, and played in every match of Birmingham's 1914–15 season. He returned to Scotland when English football was suspended for the First World War

Robb was signed to Rangers by Bill Struth in 1920 and stayed there for six years, making 251 appearances. He made his debut against Ayr United on 13 April 1920, starting in a 2–1 win for Rangers. From the end of the 1919–20 season until midway into the 1925–26 season, Robb played in every league and Scottish Cup match that Rangers were involved in; this run came to an end on 31 October 1925, after 241 consecutive matches. but lost his place in the team in 1930 after dislocating a finger.

Returning to England, Robb joined Southern League champions Aldershot Town. and played 177 matches for them in that league, He was also capped twice for the Scottish League representative side.

Honours Rangers Scottish Football League: 1920–21, 1922–23, 1923–24, 1924–25 Scottish Cup runner-up: 1920–21, 1921–22

Guildford City Southern League champions: 1937–38 Runners-up: 1938–39

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Who was William Robb?

Scottish footballer (1895-1976)

When was William Robb born?

William Robb was born on 20 March 1895 in Rutherglen.

When did William Robb die?

William Robb died on 18 February 1976 in Aldershot.

What was William Robb's occupation?

William Robb was an association football player.

What nationality was William Robb?

William Robb was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Robb

· Wikidata: Q8017607

· DBpedia: William Robb (footballer, born 1895)

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