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Robert Colvin

Robert Colvin Date of Birth: Dec 5, 1876

Born in Kirkconnel, Dumfries in 1876, Robert joined the migration of Scottish footballers south and started his playing career at Liverpool before moving to Glossop North End and New Brighton Tower.

Only 5’4”, the tiny, but brave and fast winger came to Luton in the summer of 1901 and was virtually ever present the following campaign forming a good playing relationship with Jimmy Durrant.

Surprisingly, he left after one season to join QPR and then on to Swindon where he was sacked for disciplinary reasons returning to Scotland to see out his playing days.

In later life Robert worked on the docks in Liverpool and passed away in that city in 1940.

Appearances

League
0
Non-League
28
FAC
7
League Cup
0
Other
0
Total
35

Goals

League
0
Non-League
2
FAC
2
League Cup
0
Other
0
Total
4