Leslie Robinson Explained

Leslie Robinson
Birth Date:2 May 1898
Birth Place:Romford, England
Death Date:1965 (aged 67)
Death Place:Barking, England
Position:Inside right
Clubs1:Stirling Athletic
Years2:1921–1924
Clubs2:West Ham United
Caps2:19
Goals2:2
Years3:1924–1927
Clubs3:Northampton Town
Caps3:73
Goals3:32
Years4:1927–1928
Clubs4:Norwich City
Caps4:31
Goals4:10
Years5:1928–1929
Clubs5:Thames
Years6:1929–1930
Clubs6:Torquay United
Caps6:23
Goals6:16

Leslie Robinson (2 May 1898 – 1965) was an English footballer who played as a inside right.

Career

Robinson began his career at non-league club Stirling Athletic, after serving for the Essex Regiment in World War I. Robinson signed for West Ham United in the 1920–21 season. Robinson's time at West Ham was spent between the first team and the reserves, making 19 Football League appearances, scoring twice. In 1924, Robinson signed for Northampton Town, scoring 32 times in 73 appearances. In June 1927, Robinson joined Norwich City, making 31 appearances, scoring ten times. The following year, Robinson moved back to east London, signing for newly formed Thames. Robinson only stayed at the club for one season, signing for Torquay United in July 1929. Robinson scored 16 times in 23 appearances for the club.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Syd King 1902 – 1932 ... Player Pen Pictures and Autographs. 5 April 2021. They Fly So High.
  2. Web site: Leslie Robinson. 9 April 2021. West Ham Stats.