Bob McRoberts
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Roberts McRoberts | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-forward | ||
Roberts "Bob" McRoberts (July 12, 1874 – February 27, 1959) was a Scottish professional footballer and football manager. He played as a centre-forward.
McRoberts was born in Coatbridge, Scotland. He started his football career at Airdrieonians and Albion Rovers in the Scottish League, and went on to play for Gainsborough Trinity, Small Heath (Birmingham) and Chelsea, where he also played as a defender, in the Football League. He was Small Heath's leading goalscorer for three successive seasons, from 1899–00 to 1901–02, and was Chelsea's first ever £100 signing, playing in their first League game in September 1905.
After retiring from playing, he came back to Birmingham where in July 1910 he was appointed their first full-time professional team manager. Previously the team had been selected by a committee. He managed the club for five years.
McRoberts died in Birkenhead, England at the age of 84.
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-010-2.
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- 1874 births
- 1959 deaths
- Scottish footballers
- Pre-1914 association football players
- Association football forwards
- Airdrieonians F.C. players
- Albion Rovers F.C. players
- Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players
- Birmingham City F.C. players
- Chelsea F.C. players
- The Football League players
- Scottish football managers
- Birmingham City F.C. managers
- People from Coatbridge