Robert John Barnshaw (14 March 1889 – 30 January 1974) was an English professional association footballer who played as a centre half in The Football League for Sheffield United, Watford and Aberdare Athletic.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert John Barnshaw | ||
| Date of birth | 14 March 1889 | ||
| Place of birth | Hebburn, County Durham, England | ||
| Date of death | 30 January 1974 (aged 84) | ||
| Place of death | Watford, Hertfordshire, England | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Hebburn Argyle | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1910–1911 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | (0) |
| 1911–1913 | Hebburn Argyle | ||
| 1913–1914 | Sheffield United | 3 | (0) |
| 1914–1921 | Watford[1] | 58 | (4) |
| 1921–1922 | Aberdare Athletic[2] | 24 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
After starting his career at hometown club Hebburn Argyle Barnshaw moved to Sheffield Wednesday but an injury prevented him from ever playing in the first team.[3] Barnshaw returned to Hebburn Argyle despite Wednesday retaining his registration. He eventually transferred to Sheffield United for a total of £90 split between his two previous clubs.[3]
After failing to make the break into the first team at Bramall Lane Barnshaw was sold to Watford after just one season for £50.[3] During his first season at Watford, he played 11 games during Watford's 1914–15 title-winning season.[4] He also played as a guest for Leeds City and Darlington during the First World War.[1] before finishing his career at Aberdare Athletic.
References
edit- ^ a b Jones, Trefor (1998). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 33. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ a b c Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 43. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.
- ^ Jones, Trefor (1998). Watford Season by Season. pp. 62–63. ISBN 0-9527458-1-X.
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