Information: |
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| 1904-05 Squad Number:
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1 |
| Position:
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Goalkeeper |
| Date of Birth: |
24th July 1874 |
| Birthplace: |
Greenock |
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Nationality:
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Scottish |
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Height:
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5' 9 |
| Weight:
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12st 7lbs |
| Signed: |
02/07/1904 |
| Career History: |
NOTE: Player Career history has been temporarily removed for data cleanse. |
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Profile: |
Robert MacFarlane, the goal-keeper, is a player who has had a lot of experience with first-class teams and knows how to utilise it to the best advantage. Amongst the clubs with which he has seen service are Middlesbrough, Morton, Everton, Third Lanark and Celtic. [ Aberdeen Evening Gazette. 26th November 1904]
"Mac" as he was popularly known had a spell as team captain in 1907. Sadly his Pittodrie career came to an end in April 1908 after a great deal of speculation that he had deliberately helped Celtic to defeat the Dons in the Scottish Cup semi-final by failing to hold the ball at a corner kick, thus allowing Quinn to head in a very late winner - the only goal of the match. The swell of public opinion took no account of the reportage in the local press where it was clearly stated that "Macfarlane has seldom played better and he was in no way blameable for the goal scored."
Rab died at his home - 85a Newton Street, Greenock, on the 27th of July 1943.
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| Senior Aberdeen Debut: |
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Result |
Competition |
Venue |
Att. |
Age at Debut |
Type |
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15/08/1904
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Aberdeen
1-1 Leith Athletic
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East Scotland League
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