David Rollo (26 August 1891 – 17 February 1963) was an Ireland (IFA) international footballer.
Club career Rollo played his football in Northern Ireland and Wales with Brantwood, Cliftonville, Distillery, West End, Mountpottinger and Linfield, before joining English side Blackburn Rovers for a £2,000 fee in December 1919. Predominantly a half-back, he was nevertheless played at right-back at Ewood Park following the retirement of Bob Crompton. He left Rovers for Second Division club Port Vale in August 1927, and made his debut in a 2–2 draw with Nottingham Forest at the Old Recreation Ground on 27 August. He only played one further game in 1927–28 and did not feature in 1928–29, before he was given a free transfer in May 1929. He later moved on to Fleetwood Windsor Villa.
International career Rollo earned 16 caps for Ireland between 1912 and 1926.
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBlackburn Rovers1919–20First Division150201701920–21First Division312003121921–22First Division250513011922–23First Division292103021923–24First Division401104111924–25First Division280803601925–26First Division370103801926–27First Division200020Total20751812256Port Vale1927–28Second Division200020
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIreland (IFA)191210191310191420192030192130192210192420192520192610Total160
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