Harry Munro (footballer) explained

Harry Munro
Birth Place:Scotland
Position:Defender
Clubs1:Somerton Athletic
Years2:1890–1892
Clubs2:Sheffield United
Caps2:1
Goals2:1
Years3:1892–1899
Clubs3:Gainsborough Trinity
Caps3:89
Goals3:2
Years4:1899–1900
Clubs4:South Shields

Harry Munro was a Scottish footballer who played for Sheffield United and Gainsborough Trinity as a defender .[1] Born in Scotland, Munro had been playing for Somerton Athletic when he was recruited by Sheffield United in December 1890. His appearances were mainly limited to the large number of friendlies that the club still played at that time but he did also represent the club in the FA Cup and the Midland Counties League

Munro was released after just over a year at United and moved to Gainsborough Trinity where he enjoyed much more success, captaining the side and making 89 appearances in the English Football League for the Lincolnshire club.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham . Sheffield United Who's Who . Hallamshire Press . 2008. 237 . 978-1-874718-69-7.