Robert Perrett Explained

Robert Perrett
Fullname:Robert Frederick Perrett
Birth Date:23 November 1919
Birth Place:Bournemouth, England
Death Date:1994
Position:Winger
Years1:1937–1938
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1938–1939
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:1939–1942
Caps3:0
Goals3:0

Robert Frederick Perrett (23 November 1919 – 1994) was an English professional footballer, who played for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, Huddersfield Town and Southampton.

Playing career

Perrett was born in Bournemouth and started his career with Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in 1937, before moving to join Huddersfield for the 1938–39 season, making only one appearance.[1]

He returned to the south coast to join Southampton in time for the 1939–40 season and played in all three of "Saints" matches before the season was abandoned upon the outbreak of World War II.[2] In the few matches he played (at outside left) it was reported that he "combined well" with Ted Bates on his inside.[3]

He made a further 18 appearances in wartime matches (with four goals).

Notes and References

  1. Book: Thomas, Ian . 99 Years & Counting – Stats & Stories – Huddersfield Town History. Huddersfield Town Football Club. 2007. 978-0-9557281-0-5.
  2. Book: Gary . Chalk . Duncan . Holley . Saints – A complete record. Breedon Books. 1987. 103. 0-907969-22-4.
  3. Book: Bull, David . Dell Diamond. Hagiology Publishing . 1998. 22. 0-9534474-0-5.