Robert Buchanan (footballer, born 1887)

Robert Buchanan (born Bellshill, 1887, date of death unknown) was a Scottish professional footballer active either side of the First World War. Prior to the war, he played for Chelsea, where he made three Football League appearances.[2] He later played for Southend United and Gillingham, where he was a regular during the 1919–20 season.[3]

Robert Buchanan

Personal information
Full name	Robert Buchanan
Date of birth	1887[1]
Place of birth	Bellshill
Position(s)	Full back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Bellshill Athletic
1911–1913	Chelsea	3	(0)
1913–?	Southend United
1919–1920	Gillingham	19	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

1. "Robert Buchanan". Association of Football Statisticians. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 – 1939. Soccerdata. p. 41. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
3. Brown, Tony (2003). The Definitive Gillingham F.C.: A Complete Record. Soccerdata. p. 33. ISBN 1-899468-20-X.