| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert John Barnshaw | ||
| Date of birth | 14 March 1889 | ||
| Place of birth | Hebburn, County Durham, England | ||
| Date of death | 30 January 1974 (aged 84) | ||
| Place of death | Watford, Hertfordshire, England | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Hebburn Argyle | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1910–1911 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | (0) |
| 1911–1913 | Hebburn Argyle | ||
| 1913–1914 | Sheffield United | 3 | (0) |
| 1914–1921 | Watford[1] | 58 | (4) |
| 1921–1922 | Aberdare Athletic[2] | 24 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert John Barnshaw (14 March 1889 – 30 January 1974) was an English professional association footballer who played as a centre half in The Football League for Sheffield United, Watford and Aberdare Athletic.
After starting his career at hometown club Hebburn Argyle Barnshaw moved to Sheffield Wednesday but an injury prevented him from ever playing in the first team.[3] Barnshaw returned to Hebburn Argyle despite Wednesday retaining his registration. He eventually transferred to Sheffield United for a total of £90 split between his two previous clubs.[3]
After failing to make the break into the first team at Bramall Lane Barnshaw was sold to Watford after just one season for £50.[3] During his first season at Watford, he played 11 games during Watford's 1914–15 title-winning season.[4] He also played as a guest for Leeds City and Darlington during the First World War.[1] before finishing his career at Aberdare Athletic.
References
- 1 2 Jones, Trefor (1998). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 33. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.
- ↑ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- 1 2 3 Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 43. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.
- ↑ Jones, Trefor (1998). Watford Season by Season. pp. 62–63. ISBN 0-9527458-1-X.