Robert Tannahill (footballer) explained

Robert Tannahill
Fullname:Robert Tannahill
Birth Date:29 March 1872[1]
Birth Place:Kilmarnock, Scotland
Position:Winger
Years1:1889–1892
Clubs1:Kilmarnock
Years2:1892–1893
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:1893–1897
Caps3:67
Goals3:8
Years4:1897–1898
Caps4:11
Goals4:3
Years5:1898–1899
Years6:1899–1900
Clubs6:Chesterfield
Caps6:4
Goals6:2
Years7:1901–1904
Clubs7:Fulham
Years8:1904
Clubs8:Grays United
Years9:1905
Totalcaps:82+
Totalgoals:13+

Robert Tannahill (29 March 1872 – 1950) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers and Chesterfield.[2]

Career

Tannahill started his career in Scotland for Kilmarnock. He was with Bolton Wanderers for four years and was included in the 1894 FA Cup final squad against Notts County, however Bolton lost 4–1.[1] After moving to Tottenham Hotspur Tannahill was included in the first Southern League game against Sheppey United thus making his debut for the club. The game ended in a 2–2 draw.[1] Tannahill lost his place in the squad to Jimmy Hartley and was released by the club in 1898.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Spurs Alphabet . Bob Goodwin . ACL & Polar . 0-9514862-8-4 .
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. 2004. SoccerData. 1-899468-67-6.