Robert Shanks (footballer)

Robert Shanks was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back in the Football League for Exeter City and Stockport County, in non-League football for Stockton, York City and Connah's Quay & Shotton, and was on the books of Huddersfield Town without making a league appearance.[1][2]

Robert Shanks
Personal information
Full name Robert Shanks[1]
Place of birth Cowpen Bewley, County Durham, England[1]
Height 5 ft 8+12 in (1.74 m)[2]
Position(s) Full-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Stockton
1926–1927 York City 13 (0)
1927– Huddersfield Town 0 (0)
Connah's Quay & Shotton
1929–1931 Exeter City 41 (1)
1931– Stockport County 13 (1)
Total 67 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ a b c Joyce, Michael, ed. (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 234. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ a b Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. pp. 147–148. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.