Bob Wardle


Robert Ian "Bob" Wardle is an English former footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Wardle started his career at Bristol City, however he didn't play a professional game before moving to Shrewsbury Town.
At Shrewsbury, he would make 131 appearances in his eight years there, earning him a move to Liverpool, with Steve Ogrizovic going to Shrewbury in exchange.
However, he didn't make a first team appearance at Liverpool, with Bruce Grobbelaar being their first choice goalkeeper. He was loaned out to Wrexham and Tranmere Rovers before being forced to retire due to an eye injury.
A testimonial match in his honour was held in 1986 where his former clubs Liverpool and Shrewsbury played one another.