Robert Greener (17 July 1899 – February 1970) was an English professional footballer who played as a half-back or an inside forward in the Football League for Crystal Palace and York City and in non-League football for Birtley Colliery.[1][2] After retiring, he worked at Crystal Palace as assistant trainer and later trainer.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Greener[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 17 July 1899[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Birtley, County Durham, England[1] | ||
| Date of death | February 1970 (aged 70)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Croydon, London, England[3] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Half-back / Inside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1921 | Birtley Colliery | ||
| 1921–1932 | Crystal Palace | 293 | (5) |
| 1932–1933 | York City | 24 | (0) |
| Total | 317 | (5) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ a b c d Joyce, Michael, ed. (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 106. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ a b c d Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.
- ^ "England & Wales deaths 1837–2007 Transcription". Robert Greener. Birth date: 17 July 1899. Death quarter: 1. Death year: 1970. District: Croydon. County: Surrey. Volume: 5A. Page: 2145. Retrieved 7 February 2015 – via Findmypast.
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