Robert Saxton (born 6 September 1943) is an English former professional

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, manager and coach.

Career

Born in

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, Saxton managed

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for five seasons after a playing career as a utility defender with several lower division clubs. During his managerial career, he also took charge of

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, Plymouth Argyle and

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. He later enjoyed a long career as a coach at various clubs including Manchester City, Newcastle United and Sunderland.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Saxton, Bobby 1943 births Living people Footballers from Doncaster English footballers Association football defenders Denaby United F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players English Football League players English football managers Exeter City F.C. managers Plymouth Argyle F.C. managers Blackburn Rovers F.C. managers York City F.C. managers English Football League managers Bolton Wanderers F.C. non-playing staff Newcastle United F.C. non-playing staff Sunderland A.F.C. non-playing staff Blackpool F.C. non-playing staff