Bob Crone
Robert Crone was an Irish football player and coach. He was the younger brother of fellow player Billy Crone.Career
Crone, who played as a full back, played club football in both Ireland and England for Distillery, Glentoran, Middlesbrough, West Bromwich Albion, Burton Swifts, Notts County, Bedminster and Brentford.
Crone also earned four international caps for Ireland between 1889 and 1890.Coaching career
After retiring as a player in 1901, Crone became a coach at Bristol City, Brentford, West Bromwich Albion and Workington. He served as trainer at Southern League side Swansea Town between 1912 and 1914, working under former Brentford colleague Walter Whittaker.
