Robert Topham (3 November 1867 – 31 August 1931) was an English international

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, who played as an

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Career

Born in Ellesmere, Topham played for

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and Casuals, and earned two caps for

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between 1893 and 1894. He was part of the Corinthian side that competed in the 1898 Sheriff of London Charity Shield against league winners

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, winning the free kick that Wilfrid Foster scored in the 1-1 replay which resulted in the honour being shared. His brother

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was also a footballer.

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* 1867 births 1931 deaths English footballers England international footballers Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. players Casuals F.C. players Corinthian F.C. players People from Ellesmere, Shropshire Association football outside forwards FA Cup final players {{England-footy-forward-1860s-stub