Bob Birrell (footballer)

Robert Birrell (6 October 1890 – 23 January 1956) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Scottish League for Heart of Midlothian, Cowdenbeath and St Mirren as a full back. He represented the Scottish League XI and was later one of the founders of Crossgates Primrose.

Personal life

Birrell's younger brother Billy also became a footballer.

Career statistics

Honours

Cowdenbeath

Scottish League Division Two (2): 1913–14, 1914–15

Eastern League (2): 1916–17, 1917–18

Heart of Midlothian

East of Scotland Shield (1): 1920–21

Wilson Cup (2): 1918–19, 1919–20

Rosebery Charity Cup (2): 1918–19, 1920–21

Individual

Cowdenbeath Hall of Fame

References

1890 births

Scottish men's footballers

1956 deaths

Men's association football fullbacks

Footballers from Fife

Cowdenbeath F.C. players

Heart of Midlothian F.C. players

St Mirren F.C. players

Scottish Football League players

Scottish Football League representative players