Bob Valentine (footballer) explained

Robert Valentine (21 December 1877 – 16 January 1926) was an English rugby league and footballer. In association football, his regular position was as a goalkeeper, and he made ten first team appearances for Manchester United (1903–1908). He also played rugby league for Swinton.^[1]

Valentine was born in 1877^[2] in Pendleton, Salford, Lancashire,^[3] the youngest son of Robert Valentine, who was in the Navy, and Ann Wallwork Valentine.^[4] His elder brother was Swinton legend Jim Valentine (1866–1904). Their father died in 1884 when Robert was 6 years old, and he later moved in with his brother in Irlams o' th' Height.^[5]

Valentine died at the original Salford Royal Hospital on Chapel Street/Adelphi Street, Salford in 1926 aged 48^[6]

External links

• Photograph 'Team Photo 1906-07' at swintonlionstales.co.uk

Notes and References

1. Web site: Robert Valentine - Manchester United Player Profile & Stats. MUFCinfo.com. 9 August 2017.
2. Name: Robert Valentine; Birth Date: 21 Dec 1877; Baptism Date: 9 Jan 1878. Father: Robert Valentine. Mother: Ann Valentine. Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1915
3. This is the correct description of where he was born, when he was born. Greater Manchester did not exist before 1974
4. 1881 England Census
5. 1891 England Census
6. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995