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Robin Friday

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English association football player (1952-1990)

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Robin Friday was an English footballer who played professionally as a forward for Reading and Cardiff City during a career that lasted four years in the mid-1970s. earning the nickname "lower league George Best".

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The Friday brothers saw their first professional match at the age of two, at Brentford's Griffin Park ground, pictured in 1982.The Friday brothers saw their first professional match at the age of two, at Brentford's Griffin Park ground, pictured in 1982.Friday played home matches for Reading at Elm Park, pictured in 1981.Friday played home matches for Reading at Elm Park, pictured in 1981.Reading secured promotion at Cambridge United's Abbey Stadium (pictured in 2007) on 21 April 1976.Reading secured promotion at Cambridge United's Abbey Stadium (pictured in 2007) on 21 April 1976.While on his way to sign for Cardiff City, Friday arrived at Cardiff Central railway station (pictured in 1970) without a valid ticket and was arrested.While on his way to sign for Cardiff City, Friday arrived at Cardiff Central railway station (pictured in 1970) without a valid ticket and was arrested.Friday's penultimate professional match was played at Brighton & Hove Albion's Goldstone Ground, pictured here in 1976.Friday's penultimate professional match was played at Brighton & Hove Albion's Goldstone Ground, pictured here in 1976.Friday's 1977 altercation with Milija Aleksic, depicted on the cover of Super Furry Animals' 1996 single "The Man Don't Give a Fuck", a song dedicated to his memory.[113]Friday's 1977 altercation with Milija Aleksic, depicted on the cover of Super Furry Animals' 1996 single "The Man Don't Give a Fuck", a song dedicated to his memory.[113]

Teams 8

Cardiff City F.C.1976-1977
Reading F.C.1974-1976
Enfield 1893 F.C.1973-1973
Hayes F.C.1973-1974
Enfield F.C.1973-1973
Hayes F.C.1971-1973
Walthamstow Avenue F.C.1971-1971
Crystal Palace F.C.1965-1965

Career record

SpellAppsGoals
1976-1977216
1974-197612146

Connected to Robin 6

Les FerdinandAlso played for Hayes F.C.Marvin BartleyAlso played for Hayes F.C.Trevor BaileyAlso played for Walthamstow Avenue F.C.John BurridgeAlso played for Enfield F.C.Paul FurlongAlso played for Enfield 1893 F.C.Jason RobertsAlso played for Hayes F.C.

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Robin Friday was an English footballer who played professionally as a forward for Reading and Cardiff City during a career that lasted four years in the mid-1970s. earning the nickname "lower league George Best". His on-field performances were regarded as excellent, and he won Reading's player of the year award in both of his full seasons there, as well as being the leading goal scorer. However, his habit of unsettling opponents through physical intimidation contributed to a heavily tarnished disciplinary record, and his personal life was one of heavy smoking, drinking, womanising and drug abuse. Despite his short career, he remains prominent in the memory of Reading and Cardiff supporters, both as a player and a personality. He has been voted Reading's best ever player three times. He entered the Reading FC 'Hall of Fame' in 2022.

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1952 to 1990 · aged 38
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9 languages

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