Bobby Houston (footballer, born 1889)
# Bobby Houston (footballer, born 1889)

Robert Gardner Houston (1889 – 9 May 1915) was a Scottish professional football goalkeeper who played in the Scottish League for Partick Thistle, Abercorn and Johnstone.

## Personal life

Houston served as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War and was attached to the Seaforth Highlanders as a private when he was killed in action in France on 9 May 1915. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial.

## Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :

| Club | Season | League | League | League | Scottish Cup | Scottish Cup | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Partick Thistle | 1911–12 | Scottish First Division | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Partick Thistle | 1912–13 | Scottish First Division | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Partick Thistle | Total | Total | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Abercorn (loan) | 1913–14 | Scottish Second Division | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Johnstone | 1914–15 | Scottish Second Division | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
