Chris Rabjohn Explained

Chris Rabjohn
Fullname:Christopher Rabjohn
Birth Date:10 March 1945
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Height:5 ft 11 in[1]
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Hillsborough Boy's Club
Youthclubs2:Rotherham United
Years1:1965–1968
Caps1:78
Goals1:5
Years2:1968–1973
Caps2:154
Goals2:8

Christopher Rabjohn (born 10 March 1945) is a former footballer who played for Rotherham United and Doncaster Rovers in a variety of midfield positions.

In his early years he played locally at Hillsborough Boy's Club and went on to the Rotherham United youth team.

Senior club career

Rotherham United

Rabjohn signed professional for 2nd Division side Rotherham United, with his debut in 1965. Later in that season he appeared in an FA Cup match at the current League Champions Manchester United who fielded a team full of stars of the time. Rotherham drew, with Rabjohn being said to have had a great game, though they lost the replay 3 days later.

Doncaster Rovers

As part of a deal including several players swapping teams, he moved to English Division 4 club Doncaster Rovers in February 1968. His debut was in a 1–1 draw at Bradford Park Avenue on 17 February 1968. His first goal came in the following season on 23 August in a 4–3 home win over Scunthorpe United. That season he went on to make 30 appearances playing in a variety of positions including right half, left half, inside right, and right wing, and score 3 goals in what was Doncaster's title winning year as they gained promotion to Division 3. He also appeared in the side that season that lost 2–0 away to Liverpool in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup.

After making a total of 169 League and Cup appearances, scoring 9 goals, it was at the end of the 1972–73 season that Rabjohn was released on a free transfer with Northampton Town being an interested party at the time.

Honours

Doncaster Rovers

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rothmans Football Yearbook 1971–72 . Queen Anne Press . 1971 . 978-0362000948 . Williams . Tony . 2nd . 212 . en . Peskett . Roy.