Dick Griffiths

Robert Griffiths (born 28 September 1907 – died 19th January 1976)[1] sometimes incorrectly referred to as Dick or Richard Griffiths, was an Irish professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for Southport F.C. and Walsall, in the League of Ireland for Drumcondra F.C. and Shelbourne F.C. and once for the Irish Free State national team.[2][3]

Bob Griffiths
Personal information
Full name Robert Griffiths
Date of birth 28 September 1907
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1934–1935 Walsall 8 (1)
International career
1934 Ireland (FAI) 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Griffiths made his debut for Walsall in a 3–2 defeat to York City in the Third Division North on 17 November 1934.[2] In his second match two weeks later he scored as Walsall beat Accrington Stanley 6–0 at Fellows Park.[2] He made only eight appearances in total for the club and scored one goal.[2]

International career

Griffiths made his debut for the Irish Free State in a 4–2 defeat to Hungary on 16 December 1934. This turned out to be his only appearance for his country.[3]

References
  1. Geoff Wilde and Michael Braham, The Sandgrounders, the complete league history of Southport FC, 1995
  2. Matthews, Tony (1999). The Complete Record of Walsall Football Club. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-156-7.
  3. "Dick Griffiths". soccerscene.ie.


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