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Bob Blyth
Scottish footballer and manager

Bob Blyth

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Scottish footballer and manager
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Glenbuck
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Biography

Robert Blyth (1870–1941) was the manager for the football club Portsmouth F.C. from 1901-1904.

Football career

Blyth was born in Glenbuck Scotland and was a member of the Glenbuck Cherrypickers, playing alongside members of his extended family. He played as a wing-half, and his professional clubs included Rangers (1891–1894), Preston North End (1894–1899) and Portsmouth (1899–1901).

He became player–manager of Portsmouth in 1901, winning the 1901-02 Southern League title. After retiring from his post as manager, he later served Portsmouth as director and chairman.

Family

His brother William Blyth also played for Portsmouth, and his son Robert Blyth played for both Portsmouth and Southampton in the 1920s. His sister, Barbara, was mother of Bob Shankly and Bill Shankly.

Honours

As manager

Portsmouth
  • Southern League championships: 1901-02

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