Ryan Robbins (footballer) explained

Ryan Robbins
Birth Date:7 April 1988[1]
Birth Place:Leicester, England
Position:Forward
Years1:2010–2013
Clubs1:Coalville Town
Years2:2013
Clubs2:Barwell
Years3:2013
Clubs3:King's Lynn Town
Years4:2013–2015
Clubs4:Stamford
Caps4:74
Goals4:38
Years5:2015–2017
Clubs5:Boston United
Years6:2016
Clubs6:Corby Town (loan)
Years7:2017
Clubs7:Gresley
Years8:2017
Clubs8:Barwell
Years9:2017–2018
Clubs9:AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Caps9:31
Goals9:17
Years10:2018–2019
Years11:2019
Clubs11:Leicester Nirvana
Caps11:4
Goals11:2
Years12:2019
Clubs12:Corby Town
Years13:2020
Clubs13:St Neot's Town
Years14:2021
Clubs14:Melton Town
Caps14:15
Goals14:6
Nationalyears1:2015–
Nationalteam1:Saint Kitts and Nevis
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:14:30, 23 November 2019 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:14:30, 23 November 2019 (UTC)

Ryan Robbins (born 7 April 1988) is a Saint Kitts and Nevis footballer who plays as a forward.

Early life

Growing up, Robbins supported Manchester United and idolized Wales international Ryan Giggs.[2]

Club career

In 2010, he signed for Coalville Town. In total, Robbins received four red cards and thirty yellow cards Coalville Town.[3] He helped Coalville Town reach the 2011 FA Vase final and achieve promotion to the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League.[4] During 2012–13, he made forty-eight appearances and scored thirty-four goals.[5]

In 2013, he signed for King's Lynn Town.[6] The move divided fans due to his previous online Twitter arguments with King's Lynn Town supporters while playing for rivals Coalville Town. [7] However, he left due to constant online abuse from King's Lynn Town supporters.[8] After that, Robbins signed for Barwell.[9]

In 2013, he signed for Stamford. He was their top scorer during the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons.[10] During 2014–15, Robbins scored during a 3–2 win over Witton Albion to help Stamford avoid relegation on the final day of the season.[11] He finished 2014–15 with twenty-four goals in all competitions.[12] He also helped them win the Lincolnshire Trophy.[13] In 2015, he left Stamford.[14]

In 2015, Robbins signed for Boston United.[15] In total, he made fifteen appearances for Boston United.[16] After that, he returned to Stamford.[17] In November 2016, he left Stamford.[18] In 2016, he returned to Coalville Town.[19] In 2017, he returned to Barwell.[20] After that, he signed for AFC Rushden & Diamonds.[21] Robbins scored a hat-trick for AFC Rushden & Diamonds during a 3–1 win over Kempston Rovers.[22]

In 2018, he signed for Loughborough Dynamo, where he was the third-highest NPL East Division top scorer during 2018–19, before leaving in 2019.[23] On 20 November 2019, Robbins returned to Corby Town from Leicester Nirvana.[24] He had previously spent time on loan at Corby Town for three months in 2016, whilst on loan from Boston United.[25] In 2020, he signed for St Neot's Town.[26] [27] In 2021, he signed for Melton Town.[28] [29] He debuted for Melton Town during a 4–1 loss to Aylestone Park.[30] In total, he made fifteen appearances and scored six goals for Melton Town before departing.[31]

International career

Robbins qualified to represent the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team through his grandparents.[32] He debuted for Saint Kitts and Nevis on 23 March 2015 during a 6–2 win over the Turks and Caicos Islands.[33] He scored his first goal for Saint Kitts and Nevis on 30 March 2015 during a 6–2 win over the Turks and Caicos Islands.[34]

Style of play

Robbins is left-footed and is known for his speed and physicality.[35]

Personal life

Robbins has a son.[2] He is the cousin of Saint Kitts and Nevis international Harry Panayiotou.[36]

Career statistics

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Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20151009162105/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=387863/index.html FIFA.com
  2. Web site: Interview with Ryan Robbins.
  3. Web site: Cult hero Quigley's the man to follow for new-boy Robbins, says King's Lynn Town boss Gary Setchell. edp24.co.uk.
  4. Web site: Sponsorship Boost As Striker Returns.
  5. Web site: Linnets Land Hot-Shot Robbins.
  6. Web site: King's Lynn Town announce the signing of explosive Coalville Town talent Ryan Robbins. edp24.co.uk.
  7. Web site: Let the past be the past, says new King's Lynn Town striker Robbins after Coalville Town switch. edp24.co.uk.
  8. Web site: Driven out: New-boy Ryan Robbins leaves King's Lynn Town after abuse from minority of club's fans. edp24.co.uk.
  9. Web site: Robbins flies the Coalville Town nest for Barwell. 4 July 2013 . hinckleytimes.net.
  10. Web site: Ryan Robbins expected to leave Stamford AFC. October 2015 . stamfordmercury.co.uk.
  11. Web site: Striker Puts Pen-To-Paper On New Top Flight Deal.
  12. Web site: Robbins preparing for World Cup qualifying with St Kitts & Nevis. 30 May 2015 . stamfordmercury.co.uk.
  13. Web site: Stamford AFC striker Ryan Robbins signs extended deal. 21 May 2015. stamfordmercury.co.uk.
  14. Web site: Ryan Robbins the latest to leave Daniels. October 2015 . stamfordmercury.co.uk.
  15. Web site: Ryan Robbins signs for Boston United from Stamford AFC. lincolnshireworld.com.
  16. Web site: Stamford AFC re-sign star striker Ryan Robbins. 9 June 2016 . stamfordmercury.co.uk.
  17. Web site: Hot-Shot Is Ready For Return.
  18. Web site: Ryan Robbins and Tom Batchelor leave Stamford AFC. 7 November 2016 . stamfordmercury.co.uk.
  19. Web site: ROBBINS & BATCHELOR MOVE ON. pitchero.com.
  20. Web site: RYAN ROBBINS AGREES PERSONAL TERMS. pitchero.com.
  21. Web site: Striker Ryan Robbins Joins AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
  22. Web site: Hat-trick hero Robbins keeps Diamonds on course. northantstelegraph.co.uk.
  23. Web site: Robbins In Surprise Dynamo Departure.
  24. Web site: Experienced Robbins arrives to boost the Steelmen ranks. northantstelegraph.co.uk.
  25. News: Welcome Back @Robbins_111 . Corby Town . 20 November 2019.
  26. Web site: Robbins to the rescue as Saints earn draw in entertaining clash with City. 30 August 2020 .
  27. Web site: St Neots Town up to third as fine start to the Southern League season continues at Barton Rovers. huntspost.co.uk.
  28. Web site: Ryan Robbins wants Melton Town to make Sports Village a 'fortress'. meltontimes.co.uk.
  29. Web site: "It's good to be home... it's just a shame we couldn't send the fans home with something to celebrate!" Ryan Robbins reacts to Melton Town's return to the Sports Village. meltontimes.co.uk.
  30. Web site: Robbins makes debut in FA Vase defeat for Melton Town. meltontimes.co.uk.
  31. Web site: Robbins Departs. 7 February 2022 .
  32. Web site: International debut 'a dream come true' for Robbins. 24 March 2015 . stamfordmercury.co.uk.
  33. Web site: Daniels striker Ryan Robbins makes international debut for St Kitts and Nevis. myvuenews.com.
  34. Web site: Daniels striker Ryan Robbins scores first international goal. 30 March 2015 . stamfordmercury.co.uk.
  35. Web site: Gary Setchell confident new boy Ryan Robbins can become a King's Lynn Town fans' favourite. edp24.co.uk.
  36. Web site: Daniels striker Ryan Robbins in the mix to make international debut. 23 March 2015 . stamfordmercury.co.uk.
  37. News: Turks and Caicos Islands vs. St. Kitts and Nevis 2–6 . Soccerway . 26 March 2015.