Hodge, Robert (Bobby)
Birth Date
30th April 1954
Birthplace
Exeter, Devon
Occupation
Winger
Biographical Text
Bobby Hodge played for Exeter City between 1974 and 1978. He joined the club from local football and later played for Colchester United. He was a member of the team that won promotion in 1976/77.
Much was expected of him when he made his Exeter City debut against Reading as a substitute in September 1974. A steady, hard working winger, he had been awarded a full contract by the Grecians three months earlier. He was to stay at St James’ Park for just over four seasons including playing his part in the 1977 promotion winning team when he scored seven goals in 35 league starts.
However, after appearing in the opening four league matches of the 1978-79 season, Colchester United parted with a fee of £15,000 to take him to Essex. At Layer Road he added a further 92 league appearances and 14 goals. Hodge returned to Devon when he signed for Torquay United in August 1981 but he only played in four league matches scoring one goal. Keen to take up an offer play in Norway, Hodge kept himself match fit by at first appearing in a few matches for Chelmsford City and then training at Fulham. He enjoyed two years in Norway playing for Fredirkstad.
On his return to England and then based in Essex, he became player-manager of Eastern Counties League side, Clacton Town before moving to West Hill near Ottery St Mary where he ran a carpentry business.
Much was expected of him when he made his Exeter City debut against Reading as a substitute in September 1974. A steady, hard working winger, he had been awarded a full contract by the Grecians three months earlier. He was to stay at St James’ Park for just over four seasons including playing his part in the 1977 promotion winning team when he scored seven goals in 35 league starts.
However, after appearing in the opening four league matches of the 1978-79 season, Colchester United parted with a fee of £15,000 to take him to Essex. At Layer Road he added a further 92 league appearances and 14 goals. Hodge returned to Devon when he signed for Torquay United in August 1981 but he only played in four league matches scoring one goal. Keen to take up an offer play in Norway, Hodge kept himself match fit by at first appearing in a few matches for Chelmsford City and then training at Fulham. He enjoyed two years in Norway playing for Fredirkstad.
On his return to England and then based in Essex, he became player-manager of Eastern Counties League side, Clacton Town before moving to West Hill near Ottery St Mary where he ran a carpentry business.
Appearances
120
Appearances as Substitute
8
Goals
18
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