Footballing Interests
Robey also had a brief association with Chelsea Football Club. Following a friendly match involving the club, in which he played and scored, he was awarded an amateur contract.
In December 1905, George Robey brought a team of professional football players to Springfield Park, Wigan for a charity match against Wigan Town (1905–08) in aid of the Chief Constable’s "Clog and Stocking Fund".
In 1909, Robey was hired by Manchester United to present the kits specially made for the 1909 FA Cup Final to the players, before providing the post-match entertainment after their 1–0 victory over Bristol City.
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