Bobby Barclay

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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox football biography Robert Barclay (27 October 1906 – 13 July 1969) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward. Born in Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne Barclay is best remembered for his time at Sheffield United for whom he played in the 1936 FA Cup Final, but also had spells for Derby County and Huddersfield Town. Barclay also represented England on three occasions, scoring two goals.

Football career

Derby County

Barclay started his career with amateur clubs; Scotswood United Church, Bell's Close Amateurs, Allendale and finally Scotswood before signing for Derby County in 1928 where he became a protégé of George Jobey. He spent two seasons with The Rams scoring 23 league goals in 61 games.[1]

Sheffield United

In 1931 Barclay signed for Sheffield United for £3,500. He was cool and methodical in his play, very clever, and was bought to lend inspiration to Jimmy Dunne in attack, although he also provided plenty of openings for the other attacking teammates (like inside-forward Jack Pickering).[1][2] He remained a stalwart at Bramall Lane and was an important figure in the Blades FA Cup side of 1936, appearing in the final in which United lost 1–0 to Arsenal. Barclay scored 67 league goals for The Blades in 231 starts, although it has been said on numerous occasions that he given his apparent unselfishness in front of goal, he should have scored many more.

Huddersfield Town

In March 1937 Barclay was transferred to Huddersfield Town along with Eddie Boot for a combined fee of £7,000.[1] He was a regular for Town in the following seasons and once again found himself on the losing side at Wembley as Huddersfield were beaten 1–0 by Preston North End in the 1938 FA Cup Final.[1] With the outbreak of World War II the football league was suspended but Town retained Barclay's registration throughout. As was common in this period Barclay made wartime guest appearances for Barnsley, Bradford Park Avenue, Bradford City, York City, Crewe Alexandra, Oldham Athletic and back at his old club Sheffield United.[1] With the war over Barclay was finally released by Huddersfield in 1946 having scored 19 goals from 74 league appearances.

International career

Barclay's good form with Sheffield United meant it was no surprise when he was handed his first of 3 England international caps in 1932.[2] He made his debut against Scotland on 9 April 1932 in a Home Championship aged 25 years.[3] Scoring on his debut Barclay found the net again in England's next game later the same year; another Home Championship fixture, this time against Ireland.[3] Despite this promising start he was overlooked until 1936 when he won his third and final cap in another Home Championship game against Scotland.[3]

International goals

# Date Venue Opponent Result Competition Scored
1 9 April 1932[3] Wembley Stadium, London {{ Template:Yesno alias = Scotland flag alias = Flag of Scotland.svg flag alias-1542 = Flag of Scotland (traditional).svg link alias-football = Scotland men's national football team size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || 3–0 || Home Championship || 1

2 17 October 1932[3] Bloomfield Road, Blackpool {{ Template:Yesno alias = Ireland shortname alias = Ireland flag alias = Flag of Ireland.svg flag alias-1783 = Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg flag alias-4prov = Four Provinces Flag.svg flag alias-green = Green harp flag of Ireland.svg flag alias-football = Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg link alias-football = Ireland national football team (1882–1950) flag alias-hockey = Flag of Ireland hockey team.svg flag alias-field hockey = Flag of Ireland hockey team.svg empty = Ireland Wolfhounds flag alias-indoor hockey = Flag of Ireland hockey team.svg flag alias-rugby union = IRFU flag.svg flag alias-rugby sevens = IRFU flag.svg flag alias-rugby league = Four Provinces Flag.svg flag alias-cricket = Cricket Ireland flag.svg link alias-cricket = Ireland cricket team flag alias-quidditch = Flag of Quidditch Ireland.svg flag alias-air force=Flag of the Irish Air Corps.svg link alias-air force=Irish Air Corps link alias-naval=Irish Naval Service flag alias-military=Flag_of_the_Irish_Defence_Forces.svg link alias-military=Irish Defence Forces flag alias-army=Flag of the Irish Defence Forces.svg link alias-army=Irish Army flag alias-navy=Irish Naval Service Colour.svg link alias-navy=Irish Naval Service flag alias-coast guard=Coast Guard Flag (Ireland).svg link alias-coast guard=Irish Coast Guard size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

}} || 1–0 || Home Championship || 1

Honours

FA Cup Runner up

Later career

Following his release by Huddersfield, Barclay played for Hurst in the Cheshire League before returning to Huddersfield Town to act as assistant trainer. He subsequently had a spell as a coach in the Netherlands.[1]

References

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Bibliography

  • A to Z Encyclopedia. Sheffield United matchday programme. 22 March 1986.
  • Young, Percy A. (1962). Football in Sheffield. Template:ISBN
  • Clarebrough, Denis. (1989) Sheffield United F.C., The First 100 years. Template:ISBN
  • Clarebrough, Denis. From The Past, Sheffield United matchday programme, 26 December 1986.
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