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Robert Ernest Blackburn (23 April 1893 – 13 July 1964) was an English football player and manager.

Career

Playing career

Born in Crawshawbooth on the edge of the Pennines in England, Blackburn played as a full back for Loveclough, Manchester Youth Club, The Army, Aston Villa and Bradford City.[2] For Aston Villa, he made 32 appearances in the Football League; he also made 1 FA Cup appearance.[2] For Bradford City, he made 40 appearances in the Football League; he also made 2 FA Cup appearances.[3]

Management career

After retiring as a player, Blackburn became a trainer at Accrington Stanley in May 1924.[4] He later managed Wrexham, Hull City and Tranmere Rovers.[5]

Sources

  • Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

References

  1. ^ "The lure of promotion. Bradford City". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
  2. ^ a b "Profile". Aston Villa Player Database. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  3. ^ Frost, p. 379
  4. ^ Frost, p. 392
  5. ^ Ernest Blackburn management career statistics at Soccerbase


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