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He won Under-21 and full international caps for [[Welsh national football team|Wales]]. Winner of Welsh player of the year, he was committed and a fans favourite. Robinson possessed honesty, determination and grit coupled with a good level of skill. |
He won Under-21 and full international caps for [[Welsh national football team|Wales]]. Winner of Welsh player of the year, he was committed and a fans favourite. Robinson possessed honesty, determination and grit coupled with a good level of skill. |
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Pele said of Robinson, "I only wish I was as good as Super Johnny Robinson". |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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John Robinson (born August 29, 1971) was a Welsh professional footballer. He was born in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia and raised in England from 1976, by his Glasgow-born father and Southern Rhodesian mother.
Robinson, a winger, began his career at Brighton & Hove Albion. In 1992, he moved to Charlton Athletic for a fee of £75,000, where he would spend the bulk of his career. In eleven years at Charlton, he helped the Addicks to two promotions and also enjoyed three seasons of Premier League football. Robinson was released at the end of the 2002–03 season and joined Cardiff City. He later had spells with Gillingham, Crawley Town and Lewes [1] before retiring.
He won Under-21 and full international caps for Wales. Winner of Welsh player of the year, he was committed and a fans favourite. Robinson possessed honesty, determination and grit coupled with a good level of skill.
Pele said of Robinson, "I only wish I was as good as Super Johnny Robinson".
Notes
- ^ "Robinson leaves Crawley for Lewes". BBC Sport. 2007-11-25. Retrieved 2005-08-05.
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External links
- John Robinson at Soccerbase