Robert Crewdson was an English professional footballer. He spent nine years at

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in the early 1900s, making over 200

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appearances for the club. He played as a defender.

Blackpool

Fleetwood-born Crewdson made his debut for Blackpool, whom he joined from Fleetwood Mechanics, twelve games into their

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league season, a 4–2 defeat by Bristol City at Bloomfield Road on 19 November 1904.Calley, Roy (1992). '' Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 184 He went on to make just one other appearance that campaign. The following season,

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, he made thirteen league appearances and two in the FA Cup.Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 186 He made more appearances still in

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— 29 in the league and one in the FA Cup.Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 188 It was in 1907–08, that Crewdson became a regular in the team. He missed only one of Blackpool's 38 league games, and played in their one FA Cup tie (against

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).Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 190 Crewdson missed only two games of ''the Seasiders''' 1908–09 league campaign and appeared in both Blackpool's first- and second-round FA Cup ties.Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 192 By contrast, injuries kept Crewdson out of the majority of the 1909–10 season. He made just ten appearances.Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 194 He returned to the team as a regular in 1910–11, making thirty league appearances. He also started in Blackpool's sole FA Cup fixture — another tie at Old Trafford.Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 196 1911–12 saw Crewdson miss only three league games. He again appeared in all of Blackpool's four FA Cup ties (including two first-round replays against Crewe Alexandra).Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 198 Crewdson appeared in less than half of Blackpool's 1912–13 league calendar. He did, however, start both FA Cup ties against Tottenham Hotspur in January 1913. His final appearance for Blackpool occurred on 1 March, in a 4–2 defeat at Bradford City.Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 200

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Crewdson, Bob Sportspeople from Fleetwood English men's footballers Blackpool F.C. players English Football League players Year of death missing Year of birth missing Men's association football defenders Footballers from Lancashire