Paul Robinson (footballer, born 1982) explained

Paul Robinson
Fullname:Paul Mark James Robinson[1]
Birth Date:7 January 1982
Birth Place:Barnet, England
Position:Centre back
Currentclub:Millwall (U23 coach)
Youthyears1:?–2001
Youthclubs1:Millwall
Years1:2001–2015
Clubs1:Millwall
Caps1:311
Goals1:17
Years2:2001
Clubs2:Fisher Athletic (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2004–2005
Clubs3:Torquay United (loan)
Caps3:12
Goals3:0
Years4:2014–2015
Clubs4:Portsmouth (loan)
Caps4:20
Goals4:1
Years5:2015
Clubs5:Portsmouth
Caps5:13
Goals5:1
Years6:2015–2018
Clubs6:AFC Wimbledon
Caps6:102
Goals6:5
Years7:2018–2019
Clubs7:Havant & Waterlooville
Caps7:18
Goals7:1
Totalcaps:476
Totalgoals:25

Paul Mark James Robinson (born 7 January 1982) is an English former professional footballer who works as assistant manager for Millwall under 23s in the Championship.[2]

Playing career

Millwall

Born in Barnet, London,[1] Robinson began his career as a trainee with Millwall after being released from Watford, turning professional in August 2001. Later that month he joined Fisher Athletic on loan to gain some first team experience. He made his Millwall debut on 9 September 2002, coming on as a second-half substitute for Darren Ward in a 2–1 home win against Preston North End.

In December 2004 Robinson joined Torquay United on loan,[3] playing twelve times before returning to Millwall and establishing himself as a first team regular, eventually gaining club captaincy under Lions' boss Kenny Jackett and establishing himself as a firm fan favourite. In 2009, he struggled with several injury problems, and missed the start of the 2009–2010 season for Millwall. He came back from injury with a goal against Stockport County.

On 28 January 2010, Robinson extended his contract with Millwall until 2013.[4] He scored the only goal of the 2010 Football League One play-off final against Swindon Town in the 39th minute on 29 May 2010 to guide Millwall to the Football League Championship, also receiving the man of the match award.[5]

After appearing regularly for Millwall in the following campaigns, Robinson signed a new three-year deal on 17 July 2012.[6] However, he appeared in only three matches during the 2012–13 season, due to multiple injuries.[7]

Portsmouth

On 6 August 2014 Robinson joined Portsmouth in a one-month loan deal.[8] He scored his first goal against Mansfield in a 1–1 home draw. His loan ended when his contract was cancelled by parent club Millwall on 6 January 2015. The next day, Robinson signed an 18-month contract with Portsmouth.[9] His first and second goals for Pompey came against Mansfield and Cambridge United.

Robinson was appointed Portsmouth captain for the forthcoming 2015/16 season,[10] but departed the club on 31 July 2015 by mutual consent.[11]

AFC Wimbledon

On 3 August 2015, Robinson joined AFC Wimbledon on a one-year deal after a trial.[12] Robinson scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 win at Cambridge United on 2 January 2016.[13]

He was released by AFC Wimbledon at the end of the 2017–18 season.[14]

Havant & Waterlooville

On the 14th of June 2018 Robinson joined semi-professional club Havant & Waterlooville F.C. in their maiden season in the National League.[15]

Coaching career

Portsmouth

On the 28th of June 2018 Robinson rejoined Portsmouth F.C. as a defensive coach, linking up with former Millwall manager Kenny Jackett.[16]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Millwall2002–03Division One140410000181
2003–049000000090
2004–05Championship7100000071
2005–06320204100381
2006–07League One38340202[17] 1464
2007–08453501010523
2008–0926240003[18] 0332
2009–1034451004[19] 2437
2010–11Championship373103000413
2011–12411300000441
2012–133000000030
2013–14250002000270
Millwall total3111728212110336123
Torquay United (loan)2004–05League One120000000120
Portsmouth2014–15League Two332202010382
AFC Wimbledon2015–16League Two44310103[20] 0493
2016–17League One432511000493
AFC Wimbledon total875612030986
Havant & Waterlooville F.C.2018-2019National League17100000000
Career total4432436316114350931

Honours

Millwall

2010[5]

AFC Wimbledon

2016[21]

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barry J. . Hugman . The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11 . 2010 . Mainstream Publishing . 978-1-84596-601-0 . 357.
  2. Web site: Robinson Departs For Millwall . Portsmouth FC.
  3. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/millwall/4122177.stm Millwall loan defender to Torquay
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20120324143844/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10367~1947770,00.html New deals for duo
  5. News: Millwall 1–0 Swindon . Paul . Fletcher . BBC Sport . 29 May 2010 . 23 December 2018.
  6. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11735/7908406/robinson-commits-to-lions Robinson commits to Lions
  7. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11735/8575862/paul-robinson-unlikely-to-play-again-for-millwall-this-term-after-long-injury-struggle Paul Robinson unlikely to play again for Millwall this term after long injury struggle
  8. http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/article/robinson-arrives-on-loan-1808176.aspx Robinson arrives on loan
  9. https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30700827 Paul Robinson: Millwall defender leaves Championship club
  10. News: Robinson named captain . bognor.co.uk . 17 July 2015.
  11. News: Portsmouth: Paul Robinson leaves by mutual consent . BBC Sport . 31 July 2015.
  12. News: Paul Robinson: Ex-Portsmouth & Milwall man joins AFC Wimbledon . BBC Sport . 3 August 2015.
  13. Web site: Cambridge 1–4 Wimbledon . BBC . 2 January 2016 . 11 January 2016.
  14. Web site: AFC Wimbledon release nine players including captain Barry Fuller . 8 May 2018 . 9 May 2018 . BBC Sport.
  15. News: Paul Robinson: Havant and Waterlooville sign defender and Nicke Kabamba. 2018-06-14. 2019-01-31. en-GB.
  16. News: Jake Wigley and Paul Robinson: Portsmouth appoint coaches. 2018-06-28. 2019-01-31. en-GB.
  17. Appearances in the Football League Trophy
  18. One appearancee in the Football League Trophy and two in the League One play-offs
  19. One appearance in the Football League Trophy and three in the League One play-offs
  20. Three appearances in the League Two play-offs
  21. News: AFC Wimbledon 2–0 Plymouth Argyle . Brent . Pilnick . BBC Sport . 30 May 2016 . 23 December 2018.
  22. News: Paul scoops double award . Chris Slavin . AFC Wimbledon . 8 May 2016 . 27 February 2023.