Bobby Downes

Full Name: Robert David Downes.

Position: Assistant Manager, Caretaker Manager.
Born: Boxwich, 18 August 1949.

First Match: Oldham Athletic (H) Football League, 18 November 1995.

Career

West Bromwich Albion apprentice, professional Aug 66, Peterborough United Spt 67, Rochdale Aug 69, Watford May 74, Barnsley Mar 80, Blackpool player coach Jly 82, Retired from playing 1984; Aston Villa youth team coach Jne 87 to 1991, Port Vale youth team coach Jly 91, first team coach Mar 92, Wolves assistant manager Jne 94, caretaker manager Nov 95, Watford youth football director Jne 96, Blackburn Rovers youth football director May 87 to Jly 09, Preston North End scout, Nottingham Forest head of recruitment Feb 13 to Mar 14, Preston North End scout, Derby County scout, Aston Villa scout, Sheffield Wednesday scout.

Highlights

Barnsley- Third Division promoted [runners-up] 1980/81.
Peterborough United- Third Division relegated 1967/68.
Rochdale- Third Division relegated 1973/74.
Watford- Fourth Division promoted [champi0ns] 1977/78; Third Division promoted [runners-up] 1978/79, relegated 1974/75; League Cup semi-final 1979.

Career

Appearances: 539.
Goals: 44.
Manager: 6.

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