Robert McPherson (footballer)

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Robert McPherson
Personal information
Date of birth c. 1850
Position(s) Left winger
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Arthurlie
International career
1882 Scotland 1 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robert McPherson (born c. 1850) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left winger.

Career

McPherson played club football for Arthurlie, and he became their first ever international player when he made his sole appearance for Scotland in 1882. [1]

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References

  1. Paul Smith (2013). Scotland Who's Who: International Players 1872–2013. Pitch Publishing. p. 200.