| Bobby Woodruff | |
| Fullname: | Robert William Woodruff |
| Birth Date: | 9 November 1940 |
| Birth Place: | Highworth, England |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthclubs1: | Swindon Town |
| Years1: | 1958–1964 |
| Years2: | 1964–1966 |
| Years3: | 1966–1969 |
| Years4: | 1969–1974 |
| Years5: | 1974–1976 |
| Years6: | 1984–1985 |
| Caps1: | 180 |
| Caps2: | 63 |
| Caps3: | 125 |
| Caps4: | 150 |
| Caps5: | 52 |
| Goals1: | 20 |
| Goals2: | 18 |
| Goals3: | 48 |
| Goals4: | 22 |
| Goals5: | 7 |
Robert William Woodruff (born 9 November 1940[1]) is an English former professional footballer.
Born in Highworth, Wiltshire, Woodruff began his career at his hometown club Swindon Town where he broke into the first team at 18. He was a regular in the side before joining Wolves in 1964 for forty thousand pounds. During this time he gained a reputation as a long-throw specialist but eventually moved on two years later to Crystal Palace. He helped take Palace to division one but only played a handful of matches in the top flight before being allowed to leave and join Cardiff City[2] for £25,000. He was signed as a replacement for Barrie Jones. He scored six goals in six games when asked to play as a centre forward. He was released in 1974 and joined neighbours Newport County. He later finished his career playing in Welsh League football.[2]
After retiring, he took positions as both youth coach and reserve team coach at Cardiff, also later working as a social worker.[3] Woodruff's son, Robert Woodruff, also played for Cardiff City, Swindon Town, Newport County and Cork City before having a successful career in Belgium. Robert scored the first league goal for Cork City FC in 1984.[2]