| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Andrew Wakenshaw | ||
| Date of birth | 22 December 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Ponteland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) [1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1983–1985 | Everton | 3 | (1) |
| 1985–1986 | Carlisle United | 8 | (2) |
| 1986 | → Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 8 | (3) |
| 1986–1987 | Rochdale | 29 | (5) |
| 1987–1988 | Crewe Alexandra | 22 | (1) |
| 1988 | Fleetwood | ||
| 1988–1989 | Northwich Victoria | ||
| 1989 | Southport | 12 | (2) |
| Total | 82 | (14) | |
| International career | |||
| 1985 | England U19 [2] | 4 | (2) |
| 1985 | England U20 [3] | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert Andrew Wakenshaw (born 22 December 1965) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Wakenshaw played for Everton, Carlisle United, Doncaster Rovers, Rochdale, Crewe Alexandra, Fleetwood, Northwich Victoria and Southport. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [ citation needed ]
He also participated at the 1985 FIFA World Youth Championship. [9]
His two sons were attacked by a football hooligan in October 2014. [10]