John Robinson (footballer)

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John Robinson
Personal information
Full name John Robinson
Date of birth August 29, 1971 (age 35)
Place of birth    Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia
Playing position Midfielder
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1989-1992
1992-2003
2003-2005
2004
2005
Brighton
Charlton Athletic
Cardiff City
Gillingham (loan)
Crawley Town
62 (6)
332 (35)
42 (3)
4 (0)
8 (2)   
National team2
1995-2002 Wales 30 (3)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 23/09/2006.
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 23/09/2006.
* Appearances (Goals)

John Robinson (born August 29, 1971) was a Welsh International footballer.

He was born in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia and raised in England from 1976, by his Glasgow-born father and Southern Rhodesian mother.

As a tricky winger, he played professional football for Brighton & Hove Albion, Charlton Athletic, Cardiff City and Gillingham. 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.