Robert Henry Seaton (9 October 1879 – 1969) was an English footballer who played at left-half for Burslem Port Vale at the turn of the 20th century.

Robert Seaton
Personal information
Full name Robert Henry Seaton
Date of birth (1879-10-09)9 October 1879
Place of birth Burslem, England
Date of death 1969 (aged 89–90)
Position(s) Left-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1900–1901 Burslem Port Vale 12 (0)
Total 12 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Seaton probably joined Football League Second Division club Burslem Port Vale in 1900.[1] His debut at the Athletic Ground came in a 1–0 loss to Stockport County on 3 September 1900.[1] He played regularly until he lost his place in December 1900 and was released at the end of the 1900–01 season.[1]

Career statistics

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Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Burslem Port Vale 1900–01 Second Division 12 0 0 0 2 0 14 0
Total 12 0 0 0 2 0 14 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 261. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ Robert Seaton at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)