Robert Young (footballer)

Robert Thomson Young (1886–1955) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre back in the Scottish League for St. Mirren. He moved to England in 1907, signing for Southern League side West Ham United. He later played for Middlesbrough, Everton, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.[3]

Robert Young
Personal information
Full name Robert Thomson Young[1]
Date of birth 7 September 1886
Place of birth Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Date of death 9 March 1955 (aged 68)
Height 5 ft 10+12 in (1.79 m)[2]
Position(s) Centre back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1903–1904 Swinhill Hearts
1904–1905 Larkhall Thistle
1905–1907 St. Mirren 9 (0)
1907–1908 West Ham United 44
1908–1910 Middlesbrough 34 (5)
1910–1911 Everton 38 (7)
1911–1914 Wolverhampton Wanderers 67 (10)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ "Robert Young". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  2. ^ "The coming of the big ball: the Second Division: Wolverhampton Wanderers". Athletic News. Manchester. 18 August 1913. p. 5 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "Robert Thomson Young". Play Up Liverpool. Retrieved 27 December 2020.