Robert Watson (1866after 1889) was an

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who played in

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for Everton. Robert Watson was born in Liverpool in 1866. Signed by Everton in August 1887 he scored ten goals in 14 games in his first season with the club. Watson had made his club debut as an inside—forward in a first—round FA Cup tie against Bolton Wanderers in October 1887. Robert Watson, playing as a winger, made his League debut on 22 September 1888 at Wellington Road, the then home of

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. Everton were defeated by the home team 2—1 and Watson scored the solitary Everton goal. Robert Watson appeared in 18 of the 22 League matches played by Everton during the 1888–89 season and scored five goals. As a forward (15 appearances) he played in a forward line that scored three–League–goals–or–more on three separate occasions. Watson was a sprightly forward, with good control, he was then switched to inside—right and had a sound first season of League action before losing his place to Welsh International

Charlie Parry Charles Frederick Parry (1870 – 4 February 1922) was a Welsh footballer who played as a defender for Everton in the 1890s, helping them to win the Football League championship in 1891. He also made thirteen appearances for the Wales national ...

. He moved in 1889 to Gorton Villa FC.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Watson, Robert Year of birth unknown Date of death unknown English men's footballers Everton F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football forwards Footballers from Liverpool