Robert James Purdie was born on 28 September 1982 and is an English retired footballer who last played for Hereford as a midfielder.
16 Facts About Rob Purdie
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Rob Purdie began his career at Leicester City where he played for the U19 and reserve teams, but not for the first team.
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Rob Purdie moved back into midfield for the latter part of that season, finishing with 9 goals from 41 appearances.
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Rob Purdie's season finished with an eventful play-off final in his home city of Leicester.
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Rob Purdie signed a new contract in June 2006 and was made club captain after the departure of Tony James.
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Rob Purdie scored 9 goals in all competitions, 8 of which were from the penalty spot, which made him the second highest goalscorer for Hereford.
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In June 2007 Rob Purdie turned down a new contract at Hereford to sign a two-year deal with fellow League Two side Darlington.
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Rob Purdie became Dave Penney's first signing for Oldham Athletic, signing a two-year contract on 22 May 2009.
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Rob Purdie announced his retirement from non-league international football on Tuesday 24 November 2009 claiming his main aim was to get fit and play for Oldham.
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Rob Purdie re-joined Hereford United on loan on 29 October 2010 and scored two goals in his first game for the club against Stockport County the next day.
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On 31 January 2011, Rob Purdie was released by Oldham Athletic after having never played a first team game for the club over a period of two years there.
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On 3 July 2012, Rob Purdie signed for Shrewsbury Town on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Hereford United, linking up with Turner and Trewick once more.
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On 26 July 2014, Rob Purdie signed a contract with Conference North side Tamworth, he was signed predominately as a left back.
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In June 2015, Rob Purdie returned to play for a Hereford club, this time to play for Hereford, the newly formed phoenix club.
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Rob Purdie was the club's seventh signing for the upcoming Midland Football League season.
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Rob Purdie agreed a new deal in June 2016 to play for Hereford in the Southern Football League South and West.