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Overview
Bobby was a midfielder who joined the club from Fairholm Amateurs in 1970. Manager Bobby Shearer put him on loan to Vale of Clyde for a spell. He was freed at the close of the season.
He later signed for Blantyre Celtic, while with them he played a trial for Albion Rovers. Bobby moved on from there and crossed “the great divide” when he signed for Blantyre Victoria! Dropping down a grade he joined Hamilton Juveniles and later Motherwell Welfare.
He was a member of the Avon Villa side which won the Scottish Amateur Cup on 15th May 1982 in a 1-0 win over the Ayrshire cracks and Cup holders, Knockentibber, at Hampden. He then formed Avonbridge AFC in Hamilton. Lived in Bothwell, though he came from Whitehill originally. Born in 1953.
Debut on 26th December 1970 at home to Raith Rovers in a Scottish League match which Accies lost 1-0.
Scottish League 1 Appearance 1 Sub
Accies Career
Full Name
Robert Aird
1970
Nickname
Bobby
Position
Midfield
Born
1953
Died
Signed by
Bobby Shearer
Debut
26 December 1970
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Fairholm Amateurs
Hamilton Academical
Vale of Clyde
Blantyre Celtic
Albion Rovers
Blantyre Victoria
Hamilton Juveniles
Motherwell Welfare
Avon Villa
Avonbridge AFC