Bob Griffiths | |
Fullname: | Robert Griffiths |
Birth Date: | 28 September 1907 |
Position: | Winger |
Years1: | 1934–1935 |
Clubs1: | Walsall |
Caps1: | 8 |
Goals1: | 1 |
Nationalyears1: | 1934 |
Nationalteam1: | Ireland (FAI) |
Nationalcaps1: | 1 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Robert Griffiths (born 28 September 1907 – died 19th January 1976)[1] sometimes incorrectly referred to as Dick or Richard Griffiths, was an Irish professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for Southport F.C. and Walsall, in the League of Ireland for Drumcondra F.C. and Shelbourne F.C. and once for the Irish Free State national team.[2] [3]
Griffiths made his debut for Walsall in a 3–2 defeat to York City in the Third Division North on 17 November 1934.[2] In his second match two weeks later he scored as Walsall beat Accrington Stanley 6–0 at Fellows Park.[2] He made only eight appearances in total for the club and scored one goal.[2]
Griffiths made his debut for the Irish Free State in a 4–2 defeat to Hungary on 16 December 1934. This turned out to be his only appearance for his country.[3]