Robert Buchanan (footballer, born 1887)

Robert Buchanan (born Bellshill, 1887, date of death unknown) was a Scottish professional footballer active either side of the First World War. Prior to the war, he played for Chelsea, where he made three Football League appearances.[2] He later played for Southend United and Gillingham, where he was a regular during the 1919–20 season.[3]

Robert Buchanan
Personal information
Full name Robert Buchanan
Date of birth 1887[1]
Place of birth Bellshill
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Bellshill Athletic
1911–1913 Chelsea 3 (0)
1913–? Southend United
1919–1920 Gillingham 19 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ "Robert Buchanan". Association of Football Statisticians. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 – 1939. Soccerdata. p. 41. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ Brown, Tony (2003). The Definitive Gillingham F.C.: A Complete Record. Soccerdata. p. 33. ISBN 1-899468-20-X.