Robert Porter (English footballer)
Robert Porter was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Blackburn Rovers.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Porter | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1888–1889 | Blackburn Rovers | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Robert Porter made one appearance for Blackburn Rovers in the Football League. He came into the Rovers team on 27-Oct-1888 at Leamington Road, Blackburn, the then home of Blackburn Rovers for their match with Stoke. Apparently the match was of poor quality with many mistakes but Rovers overwhelmed Stoke in a 5–2 victory. In the match reports Porter' performance wasn't mentioned. However he performed Porter never played League football again.[2]
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. ISBN 978 1 4456 1881 4.
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