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Robert Simpson Squad Index
Information:
1907-08 Squad Number:
8
Position:
Inside Right
Birthplace:
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Nationality:
English
Height:
5' 7
Weight:
10st 12lbs.
Signed:
10/03/1906
Career History:
Westburn
Victoria Wednesday
Aberdeen 10th March 1906
Bradford Park Avenue 1st May 1910 £500
Brighton & Hove Albion November 1912 (exchange for Jimmy Smith), Retired - October 1913
 
Profile:
Brother of JJ Simpson, Simpson moved from Pittodrie to join Bradford for a reputed £500 - a tidy profit for Aberdeen as he had been signed on for nothing.
Robert Simpson

Senior Aberdeen Debut: show all appearances
Date Result Competition Venue Att. Age at Debut Type
16/04/1906
Aberdeen 4-2 West Norwood
Friendly Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen Start

Appearances
Season League League Cup Scottish Cup Europe Total Other
  App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals
1909-10
30
0
10
0
0
0
3
0
1
0
0
0
33
0
11
3
0
2
1908-09
24
0
10
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
25
0
11
11
0
4
1907-08
22
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
22
0
7
6
0
2
1906-07
10
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
1
6
0
1
1905-06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
Totals:
86
0
28
0
0
0
4
0
2
0
0
0
90
0
30
29
0
9
Total Appearances/Goals: 90 30