Bob spent three years at Coventry City, playing in the 1968 F.A. Youth Cup final, before joining Poole Town in the Southern League.

He was signed for the Dons by Mike Everitt during the 1972 close season as a potential replacement for Roy Law, but played more often at full-back.

Despite being almost ever-present during the Dons' historic 1974/75 season, a suspension meant he missed the start of the following season and after a spell in the reserves he joined Atherstone Town in October 1975 for a nominal £300 fee.