Jimmy Robson
James Robson (born 23 January 1939) is an English former professional footballer who played as an inside forward. He played over 450 matches in the Football League.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Robson | ||
Date of birth | 23 January 1939 | ||
Place of birth | Pelton, County Durham, England | ||
Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1956–1965 | Burnley | 202 | (79) |
1965–1968 | Blackpool | 63 | (13) |
1968–1970 | Barnsley | 87 | (15) |
1970–1973 | Bury | 103 | (3) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Robson won the First Division with Burnley in 1960, beating Manchester City on a Monday night in the final game of the season to win the title.
In the 1962 FA Cup Final, Robson's goal against Tottenham to make it 1-1 was the 100th goal ever scored in an FA Cup final at Wembley. Burnley lost 3–1. Robson did score another goal but it was ruled off-side.
On 27 April 1966, Robson became the first Blackpool substitute to score a goal. It came in a 2–1 defeat at Manchester United.[1]
References
- Specific
- Gillatt, Peter (30 November 2009). Blackpool FC on This Day: History, Facts and Figures from Every Day of the Year. Pitch Publishing Ltd. ISBN 1-905411-50-2.
- General
- Jimmy Robson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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