Bobby Saxton

Robert Saxton (born 6 September 1943) is an English former professional footballer, manager and coach, now working as a scout for Sunderland.

Bobby Saxton
Saxton in the dugout for Jody Craddock's testimonial match in 2014
Personal information
Full name Robert Saxton[1]
Date of birth (1943-09-06) 6 September 1943[1]
Place of birth Doncaster, England
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1962 Denaby United
1962–1968 Derby County 96 (1)
1968–1975 Plymouth Argyle 230 (7)
1975–1978 Exeter City 92 (3)
Total 418 (11)
Teams managed
1977–1979 Exeter City
1979–1981 Plymouth Argyle
1981–1986 Blackburn Rovers
1987–1988 York City
1991 Newcastle United (caretaker)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire,[1] Saxton managed Blackburn Rovers 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 Exeter City, Plymouth Argyle and York City.

Managerial statistics

Team From To Record
GWLDWin %
Exeter City 1 January 1977 5 January 1979 9540272842.10
Plymouth Argyle 5 January 1979 31 May 1981 11643413237.06
Blackburn Rovers 31 May 1981 30 December 1986 24690857136.58
York City 9 June 1987 30 September 1988 6211361517.74

References

  1. "Bobby Saxton". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
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