Robert Birrell (6 October 1890 – 23 January 1956) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Scottish League for Heart of Midlothian, Cowdenbeath and St Mirren as a full back. He represented the Scottish League XI and was later one of the founders of Crossgates Primrose.
Personal life Birrell's younger brother Billy also became a footballer.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCowdenbeath1910–11Scottish Division Two18060—2401911–1217050—2201912–1321040—2501913–1419350—2431914–1524420—264Total997220—1217Heart of Midlothian1918–19Scottish Division One2700072 appearances in East of Scotland Shield, 2 appearances in Wilson Cup, 1 appearance in Victory Cup, 1 appearance in Rosebery Charity Cup03401919–202602021 appearance in Wilson Cup, 1 appearance in War Memorial Fund03001920–212907062 appearances in East of Scotland Shield, 2 appearances in Dunedin Cup, 1 appearance in Wilson Cup, 1 appearance in Rosebery Charity Cup04201921–223103131 appearance in East of Scotland Shield, 1 appearance in Dunedin Cup, 1 appearance in Rosebery Charity Cup0371Total11301211801431St Mirren1922–23Scottish Division One2000—20Career total11301211801431
Honours Cowdenbeath Scottish League Division Two (2): 1913–14, 1914–15 Eastern League (2): 1916–17, 1917–18
Heart of Midlothian East of Scotland Shield (1): 1920–21 Wilson Cup (2): 1918–19, 1919–20 Rosebery Charity Cup (2): 1918–19, 1920–21
Individual
Cowdenbeath Hall of Fame
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