Robert Caldwell (footballer)

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Robert Caldwell
Personal information
Full name Robert Caldwell
Date of birth July 1909
Place of birth Hemsworth, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) [1]
Position(s) Inside right
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
?–1933 South Kirkby
1933–1936 Doncaster Rovers
1936–? Bristol City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robert Caldwell was an English footballer who played as a centre forward for South Kirkby, Doncaster Rovers and Bristol City.

Playing career

Caldwell began his football career at South Kirkby [2] in the Sheffield Association before moving to Doncaster Rovers in August 1933. [3] In May 1936 he moved to Bristol City. [4]

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References

  1. "Bristol City. Forward line strengthened". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xi via Newspapers.com.
  2. "South Kirkby Colliery (Almost) Complete History". Matthew Thomas. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  3. "Doncaster's New Forward". Sheffield Independent. 23 August 1933. p. 11.
  4. "Doncaster Transfer". Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer. 14 May 1936. p. 20.