Robert Murray (Irish footballer)

Robert Murray (born in Belfast) was an Irish soccer player during the 1890s.

Murray was a tough full back who captained Bohemians Football Club from 1893 to 1898.[1] He earned a runner-up medal in 1895, as Bohemians were beaten by Linfield in the Irish Cup finals. He was more successful in the Leinster Senior Cup, as he picked up 4 winner medals from 1894 to 1897. His brother John Murray played in many of those victory games too. Robert also had a profession outside football and was a doctor.

Robert died in 1906.

Honours

References

  1. Bohemian FC match programme, Vol. 42, no. 3
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