Robert Donaldson (27 August 1868 – 28 April 1947) was a Scottish footballer. He played as a forward. Donaldson played for Airdrieonians and Blackburn Rovers before joining Newton Heath in 1892. He scored 66 goals in 147 appearances for Newton Heath. The first of these goals, scored against Blackburn Rovers on 3 September 1892, was also the club's first ever league goal. However, Newton Heath lasted just two seasons before demotion to the Second Division, where they remained when Donaldson retired from playing football in 1897. Career statistics References Scottish footballers Airdrieonians F.C. (1878) players Blackburn Rovers F.C. players Manchester United F.C. players Luton Town F.C. players Glossop North End A.F.C. players Ashford United F.C. players 1868 births 1947 deaths Football Alliance players Association football forwards Footballers from Coatbridge English Football League players