Robert Nuttall (1 May 1908 – 10 January 1983) was an English

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who played as a winger or as a centre forward during his career. Born in Tottington, Lancashire, he began his playing career with his hometown club before joining

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in February 1931. One of Nelson's final signings as a League club, Nuttall made his debut at left-half in the 2–5 defeat to

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on 21 March 1931. He played as a centre forward in the team's following match, a 0–3 defeat away at

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. After two games out of the side, he returned for the 1–3 defeat against Wigan Borough. Nuttall made his final Football League appearance on the penultimate match of the 1930–31 season, the 1–5 loss to

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on 25 April 1931. At the end of the campaign, Nelson failed their re-election to the League and subsequently joined the

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. Nuttall was one of the few players who remained at Seedhill following the descent into non-league football, staying with Nelson until November 1933. He subsequently joined Turton and spent two years with the club before returning to his place of birth to sign for amateur side Tottington St. John's in October 1935.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Nuttall, Robert 1908 births 1983 deaths People from Tottington, Greater Manchester Footballers from Greater Manchester Sportspeople from the Metropolitan Borough of Bury English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Men's association football forwards Nelson F.C. players English Football League players