Bob Johnson (footballer, born 1905) explained

Bob Johnson
Fullname:Robert James Johnson
Birth Date:27 March 1905
Birth Place:Chester-le-Street, England
Height:5 ft 8 in[1]
Position:Centre forward / outside right
Clubs2:Moor Ends Thorne
Years5:1930–1931
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Years8:1932–1933
Caps8:33
Goals8:15
Years9:1933–1934
Caps9:0
Goals9:0

Robert James Johnson (27 March 1905 – 1987) was an English footballer who scored 15 goals from 39 appearances in the Football League playing as a centre forward or outside right for Southport and Darlington. He also played in Ireland for Derry City, was on the books of Barnsley, without playing for them in the League, and played non-league football for clubs including Ushaw Moor, Moor Ends Thorne, Firbeck Colliery, Spennymoor United, Thorne Colliery, Eden Colliery and Walker Celtic.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Darlington's struggle . Colin . Veitch . Evening Chronicle . Newcastle upon Tyne . 17 August 1932 . 11 . Newspapers.com.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . SoccerData . Nottingham . 140 . 2004 . 978-1-899468-67-6.