Robert Walter Chandler (15 November 1894 – 1964) was an English professional footballer who made one appearance in the Football League for Aston Villa as a goalkeeper.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Walter Chandler[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 15 November 1894[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Fort William, British India[2] | ||
| Date of death | 1964 (aged 69–70)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Aston Town | |||
| Upper Thomas Street Boys | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1911 | Glossop | 0 | (0) |
| 1913 | Aston Villa | 1 | (0) |
| Walsall | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life edit
Chandler attested as an Air Mechanic 2nd Class in the Royal Air Force during the latter months of the First World War and worked as a fitter.[3]
Career statistics edit
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Aston Villa | 1913–14[4] | First Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
References edit
- ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 55. ISBN 978-1905891610.
- ^ a b Bob Chandler on Lives of the First World War
- ^ a b "Robert Walter Chandler – Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
- ^ "Robert Chandler". 11v11.com. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
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