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

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