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Bob Brand
Scottish footballer
Robert Brand was a Scottish footballer who played in the English Football League for Accrington and Derby County. He was born in Cambusnethan, a village on the edge of Wishaw in Scotland. Bob Brand first came to prominence, as a footballer, in 1886 when he signed for Queen of the South Wanderers. According to the Wikipedia article the season Brand joined and played for Queen of the South Wanderers was when they had a substantial Scottish Cup run and were investigated and suspended for having professional footballers. According to one source Bob Brand spent the 1887-88 season as a wanderer playing for Rangers, Hearts and back to Queen of the South Wanderers.[1][2][3]
Bob Brand, playing as a winger, made his Accrington and League debut on 22 September 1888 at County Ground the then home of Derby County. The match ended as a 1–1 draw and Bob Brand scored on his debut by putting Accrington 1–0 ahead.[4]