Bobby Main

Robert Frame Main (10 February 1909 – 30 March 1985) was a Scottish professional footballer who played mainly as an outside right and is best known for his time with Rangers.[1]

For the English astronomer, see Robert Main.

Bobby Main
Personal information
Full name Robert Frame Main
Date of birth (1909-02-10)10 February 1909
Place of birth Airdrie, Scotland
Date of death 30 March 1985(1985-03-30) (aged 76)
Place of death Airdrie, Scotland
Position(s) Right winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Baillieston Juniors
1929–1939 Rangers 139 (31)
1939–1941 New Brighton 0 (0)
National team
1934–1935 Scottish League XI 3 (0)
1937 Scotland 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Main began his career at local team Baillieston Juniors and joined Rangers in October 1929, initially as understudy to Sandy Archibald. He was in and out of the side for four years before becoming a regular in 1933. During his spell at the club he won four Scottish league championships, two Scottish Cups, three Glasgow Cups and two Charity Cups. He made 175 appearances for Rangers and scored 38 goals.[2] He left Ibrox in May 1939 aged 30 and joined New Brighton, but the outbreak of the Second World War curtailed his football career.

He played once for Scotland in 1937 against Wales, having been part of a SFA tour of North America two years earlier, playing in five matches including two unofficial internationals against the United States.[1][3] He also played for the Scottish Football League XI on three occasions, facing the English Football League XI each time.[4]

Main died on 30 March 1985, aged 76.

References
  1. John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. (Rangers player) Main, Bobby, FitbaStats
  3. (Scotland player - including unofficial matches) Robert Main, London Hearts Supporters Club
  4. (SFL player) Robert Frame Main, London Hearts Supporters Club
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