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Bobby Tait

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Outside Left

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Squad Number: 11
Position: Outside Left
Date of Birth: Tuesday, October 4, 1938
Birthplace: Edinburgh
Nationality: Scottish
Height: 5' 9
Weight: 10 st 0lbs
Signed: 5th March 1960
Full name: Robert James Tait.

Joined the Dons as a left winger, but was behind George Mulhall in the pecking order and played mainly in the reserves - sometimes at left back. Manager Tommy Pearson did not appear to consider him first team material and was released from Pittodrie, moving to the Highland League with Elgin City. He later reflected that his insistence on completing his bookbinder's apprenticeship may have hampered his first team chances.
Later moved to England with Notts County and was converted to a midfield player. After retiring from playing, Bobby spent some time managing in the Midlands League. Later he worked as a sales rep for Levi Strauss, managed a sports' shop and went into local politics in Gedling Borough.

Aberdeen Senior Debut


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Date Result Competition Venue Attendance Age at debut Type RedTv Report
04/03/1961 Airdrie 3 - 1 Aberdeen Div 1 (Old) 5,000
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Appearances

Season League League Cup Scottish Cup Europe Total Other
  App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals
1960-61 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Total Appearances/Goals:   2 0
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