Robert Cumming (born 7 December 1955) is a Scottish former footballer. A combative defender or midfielder who spent the majority of his career at Grimsby Town, where he is remembered for the ferocity of his tackling,[3] before joining Lincoln City in 1987. He was an integral part of Lincoln's Conference winning team and was rewarded by being voted the player of the season. He went on to enjoy another two seasons with the Imps in the Football League, and was voted 23rd in the top 100 Lincoln City league legends.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Cumming[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 7 December 1955[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Airdrie,[1] Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971–1972 | Albion Rovers | 2 | (0) |
| Baillieston Juniors | |||
| 1974–1987 | Grimsby Town | 365 | (58) |
| 1987–1988 | Lincoln City | ||
| 1988–1990 | Albany Capitals | ||
| Lincoln City | |||
| Grimsby Borough | |||
| Albany Capitals | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He emigrated to the United States in 1990, settling in Kendallville, Indiana and working as a finishing supervisor at MTA in Auburn, Indiana.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Bobby Cumming". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 178. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
- ^ "Past players: Bobby Cumming". Archived from the original on 5 May 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2007.
- ^ "Home Page". www.redimps.premiumtv.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Let's hear it for Bobby!". Grimsby Town F.C. 20 December 2001. Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
External links
edit- Interview with Bobby Cumming
- Grimsby Town at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database