Robert Davidson (footballer, born 1876)

Robert Davidson (1876–1935) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Manchester City.[2] He earlier played for Celtic,[3] featuring on the losing side in the 1901 Scottish Cup Final[4] and winning the 1902 British League Cup. After his spell in England, he made well over a century of appearances for Airdrieonians.[5]

Robert Davidson
Personal information
Full name Robert Davidson[1]
Date of birth 1876[1]
Place of birth Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland[1]
Date of death 1935 (aged 58–59)[1]
Position(s) Full Back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1895–1896 West Benhar Violet
1896–1897 Albion Rovers
1897–1898 Dykehead
1898–1902 Celtic 43 (0)
1899–1900 → Belfast Celtic (loan)
1900 → Heart of Midlothian (loan) 0 (0)
1900 → Airdrieonians (loan) 0 (0)
1902–1904 Manchester City 32 (0)
1904–1910 Airdrieonians 124 (0)
1910 Bathgate
1911 Balimba Rangers (Queensland)
Total 199 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. Robert Davidson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  3. (Celtic player) Davidson, Robert, FitbaStats
  4. "Scottish Cup–Final Tie". The Scotsman. 8 April 1901. Retrieved 1 February 2021 – via London Hearts Supporters Club.
  5. John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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