Robert Stephenson (born 10 November 1875
) was an English
football
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er. His regular position was as a
forward
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.
He played for Talbot and
Newton Heath. He scored on his debut in the Heathens' 3–0 victory against
Rotherham Town on 11 January 1896.
An amateur inside forward, while still a student, he returned to amateur football after a most promising League debut.
References
External links
MUFCInfo.com profile
1875 births
Year of death missing
English men's footballers
Manchester United F.C. players
Men's association football forwards
Place of birth missing
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