Paul Robson (footballer) explained

Paul Robson
Fullname:Paul Robson
Birth Date:1983 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Hull, England
Position:Defender
Currentclub:North Ferriby United (assistant)
Youthyears1:1999–2001
Youthclubs1:Doncaster Rovers
Years1:2001–2003
Clubs1:Charlton Athletic
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2004–2005
Caps2:3
Goals2:1
Years3:2005–2007
Clubs3:Long Island Rough Riders
Caps3:46
Goals3:1
Years4:2008–2011
Clubs4:Crystal Palace Baltimore
Caps4:63
Goals4:1
Years5:2011
Clubs5:Newport County
Caps5:7
Goals5:0
Years6:2012–2013
Clubs6:Lincoln City
Caps6:33
Goals6:0
Years7:2013–2014
Clubs7:North Ferriby United
Caps7:51
Goals7:1
Years8:2014–2017
Clubs8:Scarborough Athletic
Caps8:71
Goals8:1
Years9:2017
Clubs9:Barton Town
Caps9:5
Goals9:0
Years10:2017–2018
Clubs10:Bridlington Town
Caps10:11
Goals10:1
Clubs11:North Ferriby United
Years11:2018
Years12:2019
Clubs12:Hall Road Rangers
Manageryears1:2016–2017
Managerclubs1:Brigg Town (assistant)
Manageryears2:2017
Managerclubs2:Barton Town (player-assistant)
Manageryears3:2018-2019
Managerclubs3:North Ferriby United (player-assistant)
Manageryears4:2019–
Managerclubs4:North Ferriby (assistant)

Paul Robson (born 4 August 1983 in Hull) is an English retired professional footballer who currently is the assistant manager of North Ferriby United.

He has previously played for North Ferriby United, Doncaster Rovers, Charlton Athletic, Bridlington Town, Long Island Rough Riders, Crystal Palace Baltimore, Newport County and Lincoln City.

Career

England

Robson was on the books of Doncaster Rovers as a youth team player until 2001,[1] when he joined Charlton Athletic, and became an integral part of the reserve team system. His contract was extended in 2002,[2] but with injury disrupting his 2002–03 season, he failed to break through to the first team, and in June 2003, 20-year-old Robson was released.[3] [4] Robson then went on to sign for Northern Premier League team Bridlington Town for 1 month before heading to America.[5]

United States

Robson relocated to the United States in 2005. He signed with the Long Island Rough Riders in the USL Second Division, and stayed with the club through the end of 2007.

After two seasons in Uniondale, Robson left to join Crystal Palace Baltimore in 2008. He enjoyed a trial spell at Baltimore's parent club, Crystal Palace, in January 2009, but was not offered a contract by the team.[6] On 16 March 2010 Baltimore were pleased to announce the re-signing of Robson to a new contract for the 2010 season.

Return to British football

On 28 July 2011 Robson signed a professional contract with Conference National side Newport County but left Newport in October 2011.In January 2012 Robson signed with Lincoln City of the Conference National. After helping keep Lincoln City in the Conference National with some impressive performances, Robson signed a new contract which would keep him at the club until May 2013. On 29 January 2013, however, Robson left the club by mutual consent.[7] He swiftly linked up with North Ferriby United.[8] North Ferriby finished the 2012–13 season winning the Doodson Cup, the East Riding FA Senior Cup and the Northern Premier League title. Robson resigned with North Ferriby for the 2013–14 season, finishing in second place and missing out on promotion through the playoffs.

For the 2014–15 season Robson signed with Scarborough Athletic of the Northern Premier League. After an impressive debut season, Robson re-signed with Scarborough for the 2015–16 season. Robson again re-signed with Scarborough Athletic for the 2016–17 season but a torn cruciate ligament in the pre-season friendly with Harrogate Town curtailed his season. Whilst undergoing his recovery, Robson agreed to join the coach set-up at Brigg Town under the management of his erstwhile North Ferriby United and Scarborough Athletic team-mate Nathan Peat.[9] He remained with the club until June 2017 when the entire management team departed.[10]

In July 2017 he joined Barton Town as player/coach.[11] In October 2017, Robson signed for Bridlington Town.[12] Robson agreed a deal with North Ferriby United in January 2018 that would mark a return to his former club as assistant manager/player. This return would also see Robson linking back up with old teammate Chris Bolder.

On 14 May 2019, it was announced, that Robson once again would link up with Bolder as his assistant manager at North Ferriby.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archive News April 2001 . DoncasterRovers.co.uk . Forward Productions . 19 October 2009.
  2. News: Three stay – Four go at Charlton . Sky Sports . Paul . Higham . 15 May 2002 . 19 October 2009.
  3. Web site: Roberts Released . Charlton Athletic F.C . Matt . Wright . 3 June 2003 . 19 October 2009 .
  4. Web site: Archive News August 2003 . DoncasterRovers.co.uk . Forward Productions . 19 October 2009.
  5. News: Brid Strengthen on And Off-The-Field . NonLeague Daily . 10 August 2004 . 19 October 2009.
  6. Web site: Baltimore's Robson off to London . United Soccer Leagues . 14 January 2008 . 19 October 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090131195634/http://usl2.uslsoccer.com/home/299867.html . 31 January 2009 .
  7. Web site: Lincoln City release Robson, Turner, Coupland and Green. 29 January 2013. BBC Sport. 15 February 2013.
  8. News: Robson to land debut as Ferriby start cup defence . 12 February 2013 . Hull Daily Mail . 15 February 2013.
  9. Web site: Boro's Robson recovering with Brigg stint. 26 October 2016. The Scarborough News. 26 July 2017. 27 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161027152248/http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/boro-s-robson-recovering-with-brigg-stint-1-8203216. dead.
  10. Web site: Management Team Depart. Brigg Town F.C. Official Website. 17 June 2017. 26 July 2017.
  11. Web site: New Signing - Paul Robson!. 20 June 2017. Barton Town F.C. Official Website. 26 July 2017.
  12. https://www.bridlingtonfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/robson-it-was-a-no-brainer-to-join-brid-1-8799231 Robson: "It was a no-brainer to join Brid"
  13. http://nonleaguedaily.com/chris-bolder-named-first-manager-of-north-ferriby-fc/ Chris Bolder named first manager of North Ferriby FC