Bobby Grant

Bobby Grant

Footballer

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Career & Clubs

Playing career

Accrington Stanley

Born in Liverpool, Merseyside, Grant came through Accrington Stanley's youth system and made his first team debut on 5 May 2007 in the League Two clash with Milton Keynes Dons at the National Hockey Stadium which ended in 3–1 defeat for Stanley. In that game, at the age of 16 years 309 days, he became the second youngest player to appear in The Football League for Stanley and the youngest since February 1959. At the beginning of the 2007–08 season he suffered a knee injury which kept him out until January 2008, soon after he signed professional terms. His first goal for Stanley came in a 1–0 home win against Chesterfield on 25 April 2009.

Scunthorpe United

On 24 June 2010 Grant signed for Scunthorpe United for the fee up to £260,000 and signed a two-year deal at the club. He was awarded a one-year contract extension by the club in May 2012.

Rochdale

In the summer of 2012 Grant signed a two-year deal at Rochdale for an undisclosed fee and rejoined John Coleman who was his manager while he was at Accrington Stanley. On 17 June 2013 Grant had a transfer request accepted by Rochdale after a successful season at Spotland in which he scored 16 goals from 28 appearances.

Blackpool

On 18 July 2013, Grant signed for Blackpool for an undisclosed fee, on a two-year contract with an option of a further year. He was released in May 2015.

Fleetwood Town (loan)

On 28 February 2014, Grant joined League Two side Fleetwood…

Managerial career

Marine

In May 2025, Grant was appointed as manager of Marine.

Style of play

Grant is able to play as a striker, but has often been utilised as an attacking midfielder or winger. He is left footed, and known for his ability to shoot accurately from distance.

Career statistics

As of match played 23 April 2022

Club
Rochdale A.F.C. (2010–2011)
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Accrington Stanley F.C. (2006–2010)
Club
Scunthorpe United F.C. (2010–2012)
Club
Blackpool F.C. (2013–2015)
Club
Accrington Stanley F.C. (2012–2012)
Club
Rochdale A.F.C. (2012–2013)
Club
Fleetwood Town F.C. (2014–2014)
Club
Shrewsbury Town F.C. (2014–2015)
Club
Fleetwood Town F.C. (2015–)

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

English association football player

Position

forward

Extract from Wikipedia

Robert Grant is an English football manager and former footballer who manages National League North side Marine.

▸ Source: Wikipedia
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