Paul Robinson (footballer, born 1982)

Paul Mark James Robinson (born 7 January 1982) is an English former professional footballer who works as a defensive coach for Portsmouth in League One.[2]

Paul Robinson
Robinson captaining Millwall in 2010
Personal information
Full name Paul Mark James Robinson[1]
Date of birth (1982-01-07) 7 January 1982[1]
Place of birth Barnet, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Position(s) Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Portsmouth (coach)
Youth career
000?–2001 Millwall
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2015 Millwall 311 (17)
2001 → Fisher Athletic (loan) 0 (0)
2004–2005 → Torquay United (loan) 12 (0)
2014–2015 → Portsmouth (loan) 20 (1)
2015 Portsmouth 13 (1)
2015–2018 AFC Wimbledon 102 (5)
2018–2019 Havant & Waterlooville 18 (1)
Total 476 (25)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Millwall

Born in Barnet, London,[1] Robinson began his career as a trainee with Millwall after being released from Watford, turning professional in August 2001. Later that month he joined Fisher Athletic on loan to gain some first team experience. He made his Millwall debut on 9 September 2002, coming on as a second-half substitute for Darren Ward in a 2–1 home win against Preston North End.

In December 2004 Robinson joined Torquay United on loan,[3] playing twelve times before returning to Millwall and establishing himself as a first team regular, eventually gaining club captaincy under Lions' boss Kenny Jackett and establishing himself as a firm fan favourite. In 2009, he struggled with several injury problems, and missed the start of the 2009–2010 season for Millwall. He came back from injury with a goal against Stockport County.

On 28 January 2010, Robinson extended his contract with Millwall until 2013.[4] He scored the only goal of the 2010 Football League One play-off Final against Swindon Town in the 39th minute on 29 May 2010 to guide Millwall to the Football League Championship, also receiving the man of the match award.[5]

After appearing regularly for Millwall in the following campaigns, Robinson signed a new three-year deal on 17 July 2012.[6] However, he appeared in only three matches during the 2012–13 season, due to multiple injuries.[7]

Portsmouth

On 6 August 2014 Robinson joined Portsmouth in a one-month loan deal.[8] He scored his first goal against Mansfield in a 1–1 home draw. His loan ended when his contract was cancelled by parent club Millwall on 6 January 2015. The next day, Robinson signed an 18-month contract with Portsmouth.[9] His first and second goals for Pompey came against Mansfield and Cambridge United.

Robinson was appointed Portsmouth captain for the forthcoming 2015/16 season,[10] but departed the club on 31 July 2015 by mutual consent.[11]

AFC Wimbledon

On 3 August 2015, Robinson joined AFC Wimbledon on a one-year deal after a trial.[12] Robinson scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 win at Cambridge United on 2 January 2016.[13]

He was released by AFC Wimbledon at the end of the 2017–18 season.[14]

Havant & Waterlooville

On the 14th of June 2018 Robinson joined semi-professional club Havant & Waterlooville F.C. in their maiden season in the National League.[15]

Coaching career

Portsmouth

On the 28th of June 2018 Robinson rejoined Portsmouth F.C. as a defensive coach, linking up with former Millwall manager Kenny Jackett.[16]

Career statistics
As of 8 July 2017
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Millwall 2002–03[17] League One 140410000181
2003–04[18] 9000000090
2004–05[19] Championship 7100000071
2005–06[20] 320204100381
2006–07[21] League One 38340202[lower-alpha 1]1464
2007–08[22] 45350101[lower-alpha 1]0523
2008–09[23] 26240003[lower-alpha 2]0332
2009–10[24] 34451004[lower-alpha 3]2437
2010–11[25] Championship 373103000413
2011–12[26] 411300000441
2012–13[27] 3000000030
2013–14[28] 250002000270
Millwall total 3111728212110336123
Torquay United (loan) 2004–05[18] League One 120000000120
Portsmouth 2014–15[29] League Two 33220201[lower-alpha 1]0382
AFC Wimbledon 2015–16[30] League Two 44310103[lower-alpha 4]0493
2016–17[31] League One 432511000493
AFC Wimbledon total 875612030986
Havant & Waterlooville F.C. 2018-2019 National League 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 4432436316114350931
  1. Appearances in the Football League Trophy
  2. One appearancee in the Football League Trophy and two in the League One play-offs
  3. One appearance in the Football League Trophy and three in the League One play-offs
  4. Three appearances in the League Two play-offs

Honours

Millwall

AFC Wimbledon

References
  1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 357. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  2. https://portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/2018/june/wigley-appointed-first-team-coach/
  3. Millwall loan defender to Torquay; BBC Sport, 23 December 2004
  4. New deals for duo; Millwall FC, 28 January 2010
  5. Fletcher, Paul (29 May 2010). "Millwall 1–0 Swindon". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  6. Robinson commits to Lions; Sky Sports, 17 July 2013
  7. Paul Robinson unlikely to play again for Millwall this term after long injury struggle; Sky Sports, 18 May 2013
  8. Robinson arrives on loan; Portsmouth FC, 6 August 2014
  9. Paul Robinson: Millwall defender leaves Championship club; BBC Sport, 6 January 2015
  10. "Robinson named captain". bognor.co.uk. 17 July 2015.
  11. "Portsmouth: Paul Robinson leaves by mutual consent". BBC Sport. 31 July 2015.
  12. "Paul Robinson: Ex-Portsmouth & Milwall man joins AFC Wimbledon". BBC Sport. 3 August 2015.
  13. "Cambridge 1–4 Wimbledon". BBC. 2 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  14. "AFC Wimbledon release nine players including captain Barry Fuller". BBC Sport. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  15. "Paul Robinson: Havant and Waterlooville sign defender and Nicke Kabamba". 14 June 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  16. "Jake Wigley and Paul Robinson: Portsmouth appoint coaches". 28 June 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  17. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  18. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  19. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  20. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  21. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  22. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  23. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  24. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  25. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  26. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  27. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  28. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  29. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  30. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  31. "Games played by Paul Robinson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  32. Pilnick, Brent (30 May 2016). "AFC Wimbledon 2–0 Plymouth Argyle". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
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