Bobby Averell

Robert Averell (born 1947) is a retired Northern Irish football centre back, best remembered for his two spells in the Irish League with Ballymena United.[1] He also played in the North American Soccer League for Toronto Metros.[2]

Bobby Averell
Personal information
Full name Robert Averell[1]
Date of birth 1947 (age 7374)
Place of birth Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
Position(s) Centre back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Coleraine
1968–1972 Ballymena United 77 (3)
1972–1973 Toronto Metros 24 (2)
1973–1978 Ballymena United 77 (7)
National team
1969–1970 Northern Ireland Amateurs 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Toronto Metros 1972[2] North American Soccer League 9 0 9 0
1973[2] 15 2 15 2
Career total 24 2 0 0 24 2

Honours

Ballymena United

References

  1. "Bobby Averell". nifootball.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  2. "NASL-Bobby Averell". www.nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  3. "Ballymena United Football Club – Club History". www.ballymenaunitedfc.com. Retrieved 22 April 2020.


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