Jimmy Robertson (footballer, born 1913)

James Robertson (born 1913) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.

Jimmy Robertson
Personal information
Date of birth 1913
Place of birth Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1]
Position(s) Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Welbeck Colliery
Notts County
Bradford (Park Avenue)
1938–1942 Bradford City 36 (17)
Tunbridge Wells Rangers
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Berwick-upon-Tweed,[2] Robertson spent his early career with Welbeck Colliery, Notts County and Bradford (Park Avenue).[3] He joined Bradford City in February 1938,[2] scoring 17 goals in 36 league games for the club.[4] He retired in May 1942,[2] and later played for Tunbridge Wells Rangers.[3]

Sources

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  • Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

References

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  1. ^ "Bradford. Backs wanted. Directors show no lack of enterprise". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vii – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c Frost, p. 406
  3. ^ a b "Player search". The English National Football Archive. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  4. ^ Frost, p. 387