Robert Ogilvie
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Robert Andrew Muter Macindoe Ogilvie (1853 – 7 March 1938) was an English
footballer who made one appearance as a defender
for England
in 1874
, and was a member of the Clapham Rovers
team that won the 1880 FA Cup Final
.
and was educated at Brentwood School
before joining Upton Park
in 1871. After two years with Upton Park, he joined Clapham Rovers
in 1873.
He made his solitary England appearance on 7 March 1874 against Scotland
, playing as an defender
. After "a most competitive game", Scotland won 2–1, with Robert Kingsford
scoring England's goal in the 22nd minute, before the Scots scored twice.
He was captain of the Clapham Rovers
team that reached the FA Cup
final twice, losing 1–0 to Old Etonians
in 1879
, going on to win the cup in 1880
with a 1–0 win over Oxford University
at The Kennington Oval
.
Ogilvie served on the F.A.
committee between 1874 and 1881 and again between 1884 and 1886. He was also referee for the match between England and Scotland played at the Kennington Oval on 3 March 1877. England lost the match 3–1; this was England's first defeat on 'home soil'.
, becoming chairman of the Institute of Lloyd's Underwriters from 1910–1911. He worked as an underwriter for the Alliance Assurance Company until 1914.
Throughout World War I
, he served with the War Risks department.
Ogilvie died on 7 March 1938.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who made one appearance as a defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
in 1874
1873-74 in English football
The 1873–1874 season was the third season of competitive football in England. Oxford University beat the Royal Engineers 2–0-National team:* England score given firstKey* A = Away match* F = Friendly-Honours:...
, and was a member of the Clapham Rovers
Clapham Rovers F.C.
Clapham Rovers was from its foundation in 1869 a leading English sports organisation in the two dominant codes of football, association football and rugby union. It was a prominent club in the late 19th century but is now defunct...
team that won the 1880 FA Cup Final
1880 FA Cup Final
The 1880 FA Cup Final was contested by Clapham Rovers and Oxford University at the Kennington Oval. Clapham Rovers won 1–0, the only goal scored by Clopton Lloyd-Jones.-Teams:-References:**...
.
Football career
Ogilvie was born on LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and was educated at Brentwood School
Brentwood School (England)
Brentwood School is an independent school in Brentwood, Essex, England. Educating boys and girls in a British public school tradition. Brentwood School is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference....
before joining Upton Park
Upton Park F.C.
Upton Park Football Club were an amateur football club from Upton Park, London in the late 19th and early 20th century, now defunct. As well as being one of the fifteen teams that played in the inaugural FA Cup, they also represented Great Britain at the 1900 Summer Olympics football tournament,...
in 1871. After two years with Upton Park, he joined Clapham Rovers
Clapham Rovers F.C.
Clapham Rovers was from its foundation in 1869 a leading English sports organisation in the two dominant codes of football, association football and rugby union. It was a prominent club in the late 19th century but is now defunct...
in 1873.
He made his solitary England appearance on 7 March 1874 against Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
, playing as an defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. After "a most competitive game", Scotland won 2–1, with Robert Kingsford
Robert Kingsford
Robert Kennett Kingsford was an English footballer who made one appearance for England in 1874, and was a member of the Wanderers team that won the 1873 FA Cup Final.-Career:...
scoring England's goal in the 22nd minute, before the Scots scored twice.
He was captain of the Clapham Rovers
Clapham Rovers F.C.
Clapham Rovers was from its foundation in 1869 a leading English sports organisation in the two dominant codes of football, association football and rugby union. It was a prominent club in the late 19th century but is now defunct...
team that reached the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
final twice, losing 1–0 to Old Etonians
Old Etonians F.C.
The Old Etonians Football Club is an English football club whose players are taken from previous attendees of Eton College, in Eton, Berkshire.-History:...
in 1879
1879 FA Cup Final
The 1879 FA Cup Final was contested by Old Etonians and Clapham Rovers at the Kennington Oval. Old Etonians won 1-0, the only goal scored by Charles Clerke.-The Final:...
, going on to win the cup in 1880
1880 FA Cup Final
The 1880 FA Cup Final was contested by Clapham Rovers and Oxford University at the Kennington Oval. Clapham Rovers won 1–0, the only goal scored by Clopton Lloyd-Jones.-Teams:-References:**...
with a 1–0 win over Oxford University
Oxford University A.F.C.
Oxford University Association Football Club is an English football club representing the University of Oxford.-History:Formed in 1872, the club was a giant of the 1870s, winning the FA Cup 2-0 against Royal Engineers in 1874 and finishing the competition as runners up in 1873, 1877 and 1880, the...
at The Kennington Oval
The Oval
The Kia Oval, still commonly referred to by its original name of The Oval, is an international cricket ground in Kennington, in the London Borough of Lambeth. In the past it was also sometimes called the Kennington Oval...
.
Ogilvie served on the F.A.
The Football Association
The Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
committee between 1874 and 1881 and again between 1884 and 1886. He was also referee for the match between England and Scotland played at the Kennington Oval on 3 March 1877. England lost the match 3–1; this was England's first defeat on 'home soil'.
Professional career
In his professional life, Ogilvie was a member of Lloyd's of LondonLloyd's of London
Lloyd's, also known as Lloyd's of London, is a British insurance and reinsurance market. It serves as a partially mutualised marketplace where multiple financial backers, underwriters, or members, whether individuals or corporations, come together to pool and spread risk...
, becoming chairman of the Institute of Lloyd's Underwriters from 1910–1911. He worked as an underwriter for the Alliance Assurance Company until 1914.
Throughout World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, he served with the War Risks department.
Ogilvie died on 7 March 1938.
Honours
Clapham RoversClapham Rovers F.C.
Clapham Rovers was from its foundation in 1869 a leading English sports organisation in the two dominant codes of football, association football and rugby union. It was a prominent club in the late 19th century but is now defunct...
- FA CupFA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
winner: 18801880 FA Cup FinalThe 1880 FA Cup Final was contested by Clapham Rovers and Oxford University at the Kennington Oval. Clapham Rovers won 1–0, the only goal scored by Clopton Lloyd-Jones.-Teams:-References:**... - FA CupFA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
finalist: 18791879 FA Cup FinalThe 1879 FA Cup Final was contested by Old Etonians and Clapham Rovers at the Kennington Oval. Old Etonians won 1-0, the only goal scored by Charles Clerke.-The Final:...