Robert Peter Turner (born 18 September 1966) is an English former professional footballer, born in Easington, County Durham,[4] who played as a striker for Huddersfield Town, Cardiff City, Hartlepool United, Bristol Rovers, Wimbledon, Bristol City, Plymouth Argyle, Notts County, Shrewsbury Town, Exeter City, Cambridge United and Hull City in the Football League, and for Taunton Town[5] and Newton Abbot in non-league football.[6] He is the younger brother of goalkeeper John Turner.[citation needed]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Peter Turner[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 18 September 1966[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Easington, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1985 | Huddersfield Town | 2 | (0) |
| 1985–1986 | Cardiff City | 39 | (8) |
| 1986 | → Hartlepool United (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 1986–1987 | Bristol Rovers | 26 | (2) |
| 1987–1988 | Wimbledon | 10 | (0) |
| 1988–1990 | Bristol City | 52 | (12) |
| 1990–1992 | Plymouth Argyle | 66 | (17) |
| 1992–1993 | Notts County | 8 | (1) |
| 1993 | → Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 1993–1996 | Exeter City | 45 | (7) |
| 1996–1997 | Cambridge United | 17 | (4) |
| 1997 | → Hull City (loan) | 5 | (2) |
| – | Taunton Town | ||
| 2006 | Newton Abbot | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ "Player:Robbie Turner". Argyle Review. Steve Pearce. Archived from the original on 21 April 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- ^ "Robbie Turner". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
- ^ Rollin, Jack, ed. (1990). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1990–91. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 133. ISBN 0-356-17911-7.
- ^ "Rob Turner". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 9 November 2009.
- ^ "Turner is given his summons" (reprint, subscription required for full story). Western Daily Press. AccessMyLibrary. 14 January 2006. Retrieved 9 November 2009.
External links
edit- Robbie Turner at Soccerbase
- Robbie Turner at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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