Robert Griffiths (28 September 1907 – 19 January 1976)[1] sometimes incorrectly referred to as Dick or Richard Griffiths, was an Irish professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for Southport F.C. and Walsall, in the League of Ireland for Drumcondra F.C. and Shelbourne F.C. and once for the Irish Free State national team.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Griffiths | ||
| Date of birth | 28 September 1907 | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1933-1934 | Southport | 57 | (10) |
| 1934–1935 | Walsall | 8 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 1934 | Ireland (FAI) | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editGriffiths made his debut for Walsall in a 3–2 defeat to York City in the Third Division North on 17 November 1934.[2] In his second match two weeks later he scored as Walsall beat Accrington Stanley 6–0 at Fellows Park.[2] He made only eight appearances in total for the club and scored one goal.[2]
International career
editGriffiths made his debut for the Irish Free State in a 4–2 defeat to Hungary on 16 December 1934. This turned out to be his only appearance for his country.[3]
References
edit- ^ Geoff Wilde and Michael Braham, The Sandgrounders, the complete league history of Southport FC, 1995
- ^ a b c d Matthews, Tony (1999). The Complete Record of Walsall Football Club. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-156-7.
- ^ a b "Dick Griffiths". soccerscene.ie.
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