Robert James Purdie (born 28 September 1982) is an English retired footballer who last played for Hereford as a midfielder.
In June 2007 Purdie turned down a new contract at Hereford to sign a two-year deal with fellow League Two side Darlington.
[2] 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.
[3] He re-joined Hereford United on loan on 29 October 2010[4] and scored two goals in his first game for the club against Stockport County the next day.
[5] On 31 January 2011, Purdie was released by Oldham Athletic after having never played a first team game for the club over a period of two years there.
[7] On 3 July 2012, 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.
"[8] After a very positive start to the season, playing mainly at left back before switching to the left/right wing around the New Year period, Purdie struggled to keep his place in the team and fell out of favour in the second half of the 2012–13 season, making only sporadic substitute appearances in his final months, despite his generally good form and consistency.
He scored in the opening goal in the FA Vase final after 75 seconds, however Hereford lost 4–1 to Morpeth Town.
Purdie agreed a new deal in June 2016 to play for Hereford in the Southern Football League South and West.