Bob Archer

Bob Archer

Infobox Football biography
playername = Bob Archer


fullname = Archie Archer
dateofbirth = 7 March 1899
cityofbirth = Swindon
countryofbirth = England
dateofdeath = 1982
cityofdeath = Swindon
countryofdeath = England
height =
nickname =
position = Left Half Back
currentclub =
youthyears =
youthclubs =
years = ??-1920
1920-31
clubs = Bristol Rovers
Swindon Town
caps(goals) = ??
189 (4)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
manageryears =
managerclubs =

Archie "Bob" Archer (7 March 1899 - 1982) was a football (soccer) Left Half Back.

Born in Swindon, Archer became the first schoolboy of the town to be awarded an England cap when he played for the team against Wales at Watford in 1913.cite book | title=Swindon Town Football Club 100 Greats| last=Mattick| first=Dick| date=2002| pages=12| publisher=Tempus Publishing| location=Stroud| id=ISBN 0752427148]

He lied about his age in 1916 to be admitted into the Army for World War I and was later invalided back into civilian life after being gassed.

His professional football career began at Bristol Rovers before he transferred to his home club of Swindon Town in 1920. Archer made his début for the club in March 1921 versus Northampton.

It was not until the 1925-26 season that Archer became a first team regular, having been forced to play in various different positions in the preceding seasons before deciding to play solely as a Left Half Back. He was ever present in the 1928-29 FA Cup run that saw Swindon being beaten in the fifth round by Arsenal and was also a member of the squad beat Manchester United the following year.

His last appearance for the club was in a 4-0 defeat against Luton Town on 28 February 1931. After retiring he ran a fish and chip shop and remained in Swindon until his death in 1982.

References

External links

* [http://www.swindon-town-fc.co.uk/Person.asp?PersonID=ARCHERBO Swindon Town player profile]


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