Robert Main (footballer)

Robert Main (footballer)

Infobox Football biography
playername = Robert Main
fullname = Robert Frame Main
dateofbirth = birth date|1909|2|10
cityofbirth = Airdrie
dateofdeath = death date and age|1985|3|30|1909|2|10 | cityofdeath =
countryofdeath =
countryofbirth = Scotland
position = Right winger
years =
1929-1939
1939
clubs = Baillieston Juniors
Rangers
New Brighton
caps(goals) =
139 (31)
nationalyears = 1937
nationalteam = Scotland
nationalcaps(goals) = 1 (0)

Robert Frame Main (born 10 February 1909 in Airdrie) is a Scottish former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers.

Main began his career at local team Baillieston Juniors and joined Rangers in 1929, initially as understudy to Sandy Archibald. He was in and out of the side for four years before becoming a regular in 1933. During his spell at the club he won two League championship's, two Scottish Cup, three Glasgow Cup and two Charity Cup. He made 158 appearances for Rangers and scored 35 goals.

He left Ibrox in 1939 and joined New Brighton but the outbreak of the Second World War curtailed his football career.

Main died on 30 March 1985, aged 76.

External links

*SFA Profile|id=113422|name=Robert Main


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