Bob Crompton

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Robert 'Bob' Crompton (26th September 1879 - 16th March 1941) was a former Blackburn Rovers F.C. and England football player. He captained England 22 times between 1903 and 1914 and was capped 41 times.

Born in Blackburn, Crompton spent his entire career at full-back for Blackburn Rovers, playing 528 games between 1896 and 1920. He won the league twice as captain of the team in 1912 and 1914. He later went on to manage Blackburn between 1926 and 1930, leading them to the FA Cup victory over Huddersfield in 1928. Crompton then returned as manager in the late thirties to guide them to the Second division Championship. Crompton died in 1941, still in charge of his hometown club to end a fifty year association with his beloved Rovers.

Preceded by: Jack Carr	Blackburn Rovers F.C. Manager 1926-1930	Succeeded by: Arthur Barritt
Preceded by: Reg Taylor	Blackburn Rovers F.C. Manager 1938-1941	Succeeded by: Eddie Hapgood
Preceded by: -	England football captain 1903-1914	Succeeded by: -