Robert Tannahill (29 March 1872 – 1950) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers and Chesterfield.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Tannahill[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 29 March 1872[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Kilmarnock, Scotland[1] | ||
| Date of death | 1950 (aged 79–80)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1889–1892 | Kilmarnock | ||
| 1892–1893 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| 1893–1897 | Bolton Wanderers | 67 | (8) |
| 1897–1898 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11[a] | (3) |
| 1898–1899 | Millwall Athletic | ||
| 1899–1900 | Chesterfield | 4 | (2) |
| 1901–1904 | Fulham | ||
| 1904 | Grays United | ||
| 1905 | Oldham Athletic | ||
| Total | 82+ | (13+) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editTannahill started his career in Scotland for Kilmarnock. He was with Bolton Wanderers for four years and was included in the 1894 FA Cup final squad against Notts County, however Bolton lost 4–1.[2] After moving to Tottenham Hotspur Tannahill was included in the first Southern League game against Sheppey United thus making his debut for the club. The game ended in a 2–2 draw.[2] Tannahill lost his place in the squad to Jimmy Hartley and was released by the club in 1898.[2]
Notes
edit- ^ Only included the Tottenham Hotspur Southern League caps and goals. Tannahill also had 5 appearances and 3 goals in the United League and two FA Cup appearances.
References
edit- ^ a b c Robert Tannahill at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ a b c d Bob Goodwin. The Spurs Alphabet. ACL & Polar. ISBN 0-9514862-8-4.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
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