Robert Greener (17 July 1899 – February 1970) was an English professional footballer who played as a half-back or an inside forward in the Football League for Crystal Palace and York City and in non-League football for Birtley Colliery.[1][2] After retiring, he worked at Crystal Palace as assistant trainer and later trainer.[2]

Bob Greener
Personal information
Full name Robert Greener[1]
Date of birth (1899-07-17)17 July 1899[1]
Place of birth Birtley, County Durham, England[1]
Date of death February 1970 (aged 70)[2]
Place of death Croydon, London, England[3]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Half-back / Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1921 Birtley Colliery
1921–1932 Crystal Palace 293 (5)
1932–1933 York City 24 (0)
Total 317 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Joyce, Michael, ed. (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 106. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ a b c d Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.
  3. ^ "England & Wales deaths 1837–2007 Transcription". Robert Greener. Birth date: 17 July 1899. Death quarter: 1. Death year: 1970. District: Croydon. County: Surrey. Volume: 5A. Page: 2145. Retrieved 7 February 2015 – via Findmypast.