Walter Robbins
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Walter William Robbins (24 November 1910 –1979) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a forward. He represented Wales from 1930 to 1935.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Walter William Robbins | ||
Date of birth | (1910-11-24)24 November 1910 | ||
Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||
Date of death | 1979 (aged 68–69) | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1928–1931 | Cardiff City | 86 | (38) |
1931–1939 | West Bromwich Albion | 84 | (28) |
International career | |||
1930–1935 | Wales | 11 | (4) |
Managerial career | |||
1969 | Swansea City (caretaker) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Following the end of World War II, Robbins worked as a trainer with Cardiff City, Newport County and Swansea City, where he briefly served as caretaker manager.[2] After his coaching career, he moved to Manchester United as a scout.