Tyrell Robinson Explained

Tyrell Robinson
Birth Date:16 September 1997
Birth Place:Basildon, England
Position:Left back, left winger
Youthyears1:2004–2017
Youthclubs1:Arsenal
Years1:2017–2020
Clubs1:Bradford City
Caps1:23
Goals1:3
Club-Update:13:38, 24 February 2020 (UTC)

Tyrell Robinson (born 16 September 1997) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left back and left winger. In 2020, he was convicted of child sex offences.

Career

Early career

Born in Basildon, Robinson played youth football with Arsenal, joining in 2004,[1] at the age of seven. He turned professional in January 2015, and was released by the club in February 2017.[2] He had a trial with Watford in April 2017.[3]

Bradford City

He signed a one-year contract with Bradford City in May 2017.[4] [5] He made his senior debut on 21 October 2017, appearing as a substitute in a league match; this was followed three days later by a start in an EFL Trophy game.[6] He scored his first goal for the club on 18 November 2017,[7] and was praised by manager Stuart McCall.[8] In January 2018 he signed a new contract with the club until summer 2020.[9] [10] Later that month he stated that the new contract would not impact on his form.[11] At the end of his first season as a professional, where he scored 3 goals in 26 appearances in all competitions, he was named Bradford City's 'Supporters' Trust Under 23s Player of the Year'.[12] He also commented that his football was still developing.[13]

Suspension and criminal conviction

On 15 August 2018, ten minutes before kick-off of an EFL Cup game against Macclesfield Town, Robinson was removed from the locker room for questioning by police.[14] He was suspended by the club the next day,[15] [16] and then arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.[17] He was sacked by Bradford City on 24 February 2020 due to gross misconduct, after police announced charges against him.[18] [19]

At Bradford Crown Court on 16 June,[20] [21] [22] [23] Robinson pleaded guilty to sex offences involving a 14-year-old girl.[24] His co-accused changed his plea from not guilty to guilty.[25] On 26 January 2021, Robinson began his prison sentence of three and a half years.[26]

Playing style

In May 2017 Robinson was described by Bradford City Head of Recruitment Greg Abbott as having "bags of pace" and being "a strong, athletic kid with a great desire to prove everybody wrong".[27] Primarily a left winger, Robinson was also occasionally used by Bradford City manager Stuart McCall as a left back.[28]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bradford City2017–18League One213300020263
2018–19League One2000000020
2019–20League Two0000000000
Career total233300020283

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lies, deception and police in the dressing room: the case of Tyrell Robinson. Daniel Taylor, James McNicholas and. more. The Athletic.
  2. Web site: Tyrell Robinson leaves Arsenal. 2 February 2017. 10 May 2017. Arsenal F.C..
  3. Web site: Former Arsenal youth product Tyrell Robinson on trial at Watford after leaving Gunners. 10 April 2017. 10 May 2017. Ron Walker. Watford Observer.
  4. Web site: CITY SIGN TALENTED YOUNG TRIO. 10 May 2017. 6 November 2018. Bradford City A.F.C..
  5. Web site: Young trio sign for Bradford City. 10 May 2017. 10 May 2017. Simon Parker. Telegraph & Argus.
  6. Web site: Winger Robinson has 20/20 vision of his Bradford City future. 27 October 2017. 28 October 2017. Simon Parker. Telegraph & Argus.
  7. Web site: Youngster comes off the bench to seal it for the Bantams in stoppage time. 18 November 2017. 20 November 2017. Simon Parker. Telegraph & Argus.
  8. Web site: Tyrell Robinson rises to the challenge for Bradford City. 19 November 2017. 20 November 2017. Simon Parker. Telegraph & Argus.
  9. Web site: Tyrell Robinson and Lukas Raeder: Bradford City pair sign new contracts. 2 January 2018. 16 August 2018. BBC Sport.
  10. Web site: Robinson signs new deal with Bradford City. 2 January 2018. 3 January 2018. Simon Parker. Telegraph & Argus.
  11. Web site: Bradford City: Tyrell Robinson will not ease off after signing new contract. 9 January 2018. 10 January 2018. Simon Parker. Telegraph & Argus.
  12. Web site: KILGALLON DOMINATES PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS EVENING. 2 May 2018. 3 May 2018. Bradford City A.F.C..
  13. Web site: Bantams youngster Robinson not fazed by changing times. 22 May 2018. 22 May 2018. Simon Parker. Telegraph & Argus.
  14. Web site: He had football at his feet but now Tyrell Robinson has thrown away the key. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  15. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT: TYRELL ROBINSON. 16 August 2018. 16 August 2018. Bradford City A.F.C..
  16. Web site: Bradford City: Tyrell Robinson suspended by club with immediate effect. 16 August 2018. 17 August 2018. BBC Sport.
  17. Web site: Bradford City star Tyrell Robinson arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. 17 August 2018. 18 August 2018. David Jagger. Telegraph & Argus.
  18. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT: TYRELL ROBINSON. www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  19. Web site: Bradford City sack Tyrell Robinson for gross misconduct. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  20. Web site: Latest in case of former Bradford City star accused of child sex offences. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  21. Web site: Former Bradford City player Tyrell Robinson to appear in court tomorrow. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  22. Web site: Former Bradford City player appears before court via Skype accused of child sex offences. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  23. Web site: Footballer accused of sexual activity with a child. 2 June 2020. BBC Sport.
  24. Web site: Former Bradford City player Tyrell Robinson pleads guilty to child sex offences. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  25. News: Tyrell Robinson sex offence sentence date set. BBC News . 4 December 2020.
  26. Web site: 'I think you're stunning but your age is a killer' - Ex-Bradford City player jailed. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  27. Web site: Bradford City hope to be quick out of the blocks with young talent. 12 May 2017. 12 May 2017. Simon Parker. Telegraph & Argus.
  28. Web site: Robinson looking to take full advantage of Bradford City switch. 7 November 2017. 8 November 2017. Simon Parker. Telegraph & Argus.

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