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Harry Munro (footballer)

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Harry Munro
Personal information
Place of birth Scotland
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Somerton Athletic
1890–1892 Sheffield United 1 (1)
1892–1899 Gainsborough Trinity 89 (2)
1899–1900 South Shields
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Harry Munro was a Scottish footballer who played for Sheffield United and Gainsborough Trinity as a defender .[1] Born in Scotland, Munro had been playing for Somerton Athletic when he was recruited by Sheffield United in December 1890.[1] His appearances were mainly limited to the large number of friendlies that the club still played at that time but he did also represent the club in the FA Cup and the Midland Counties League[1]

Munro was released after just over a year at United and moved to Gainsborough Trinity where he enjoyed much more success, captaining the side and making 89 appearances in the English Football League for the Lincolnshire club.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 237. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.