Bob Innes (New Zealand footballer)

Robert C. "Bob" Innes is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.[1]

Bob Innes
Personal information
Full name Robert C. Innes
Place of birth New Zealand
Position(s) Right Wing
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Ponsonby
National team
1923–1936 New Zealand 7 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Innes made his full All Whites debut in a 1–2 loss to Australia on 9 June 1923[2] and ended his international playing career with seven A-international caps and one goal to his credit,[1][3] his final cap an appearance in a 0–10 loss to Australia on 11 July 1936.[2] Although New Zealand have been beaten by more in unofficial matches, notably England Amateurs in 1937 and Manchester United in 1967, it remains New Zealand's heaviest defeat in official internationals.[4]

References
  1. "A-International Appearances – Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 1 May 2009. Retrieved 10 July 2009.
  2. "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 10 July 2009.
  3. "A-International Scorers – Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 16 June 2009. Retrieved 10 July 2009.
  4. "New Zealand International Matches 1904–2006". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 15 February 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2009.
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