Bobby Trainor facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robin Trainor | ||
| Date of birth | 25 April 1934 | ||
| Place of birth | Northern Ireland | ||
| Date of death | 2020 or 2021 | ||
| Playing position | Outside right | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1956–1959 | Coleraine | ? | (15) |
| 1959–1960 | Corby Town | ||
| 1960 | Glentoran | 4 | (2) |
| 1960–1963 | Coleraine | 13 | (4) |
| 1963–1965 | Limavady United | ||
| National team | |||
| Northern Ireland | |||
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Robin Trainor (born 25 April 1934) was a talented football player from Northern Ireland. People often called him Bobby. He played as an outside right, which is a special attacking position in football. Bobby Trainor was known for playing with Coleraine F.C.. He also represented Northern Ireland in amateur matches and was part of the squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup. He passed away in either late 2020 or early 2021.
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Who Was Bobby Trainor?
Bobby Trainor was born in Northern Ireland in 1934. He became a well-known football player. His main position was outside right. This role is important for attacking and scoring goals. He spent a big part of his career playing for Coleraine F.C..
Playing for Coleraine
Bobby Trainor played for Coleraine F.C. during two different periods. His first time with the club was from 1956 to 1959. During these years, he scored 15 goals. After playing for other teams like Corby Town and Glentoran, he returned to Coleraine. His second time at Coleraine was from 1960 to 1963. He scored 4 more goals for them in this period.
What is an Outside Right?
In football, an outside right is a player who attacks from the right side of the field. They usually play close to the sideline. Their job is to run fast, dribble the ball, and cross it into the penalty box. This helps their teammates score goals. Sometimes, they also try to score goals themselves. This position is a type of forward.
Playing for His Country
Bobby Trainor also played for his country, Northern Ireland. He earned five "caps" in amateur matches between 1958 and 1959. A "cap" means he played in an official international game. He also got two "Irish League caps" from 1957 to 1958.
The 1958 World Cup Squad
One of the most exciting parts of Bobby Trainor's career was being involved with the 1958 FIFA World Cup. He was chosen as a member of the Northern Ireland squad. This was a huge honor for any player. Even though he was a "non-travelling member," meaning he didn't go to the tournament, it showed he was one of the best players in the country at that time. The World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world.
