Robert Stephenson (footballer)

British footballer

Robert StephensonPersonal 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.

## External links

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* MUFCInfo.com profile

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