Atherton, Robert

Robert Atherton

Clubs played for: Middlesbrough, Chelsea. (1903- 1906).

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Biography: Moved to Scotland as a youngster but played for Wales. Was captain of Middlesbrough when he moved to Stamford Bridge but never played a first team game after aggravated an injury he suffered the previous season. Worked as a commercial traveller for a firm of office suppliers but was killed during WW1 when the submarine he was serving on was lost at sea.

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Atherton, Robert I'm researching the life of Robert Atherton who was born in the same village as myself - BETHESDA, GWYNEDD, NORTH WALES. Following his departure from Chelsea I was told that he was a hotel manager at Hartlepool. You're info on him being acommercial traveller is new on me. Can you confirm please. Thank for any assistance