Robert Stephenson (footballer)

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Robert Stephenson
Personal information
Date of birth 10 November 1875
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Talbot
1895–1896 Newton Heath 1 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robert Stephenson (born 10 November 1875[1]) was an English footballer. His regular position was as a forward.

He played for Talbot and Newton Heath. He scored on his debut in the Heathens' 3–0 victory against Rotherham Town on 11 January 1896.[2][3][1] An amateur inside forward, while still a student, he returned to amateur football after a most promising League debut.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Boujaoude, Charbel (2017). Manchester United Players' Careers. Nottingham: Lulu. ISBN 9781387049509.
  2. ^ "Robert Stephenson". MUFCInfo.com.
  3. ^ "Manchester United 3 v 0 Rotherham United, League Division Two Matchday 19, 11th January 1896, Season 1895-1896, Venue:Bank Street". MUFCInfo.com.
  4. ^ "R Stephenson". 11v11.com.
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