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English professional footballer and manager
A.K.A.
Robert Saxton
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
6 September 1943(Doncaster, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Robert "Bobby" Saxton (born 6 September 1943) is an English former professional footballer, manager and coach, now working as a scout for Sunderland.
Career
Born in Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, Saxton managed Blackburn Rovers for five seasons after a playing career as a utility defender with several lower division clubs. During his managerial career, he also took charge of Exeter City, Plymouth Argyle and York City.
Managerial statistics
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | D | Win % | ||||
| Exeter City |  |
1 January 1977 | 5 January 1979 | 95 | 40 | 27 | 28 | 42.10 |
| Plymouth Argyle | |
5 January 1979 | 31 May 1981 | 116 | 43 | 41 | 32 | 37.06 |
| Blackburn Rovers | |
31 May 1981 | 30 December 1986 | 246 | 90 | 85 | 71 | 36.58 |
| York City | |
9 June 1987 | 30 September 1988 | 62 | 11 | 36 | 15 | 17.74 |