Matthew Robinson (footballer)
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Matthew Richard Robinson (born 23 December 1974 in Exeter
) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a full back for Swindon Supermarine.
as a trainee in July 1991, signing as a professional in 1993. His career at Southampton suffered from the rapid turnover of managers and in little over four years, he served under five different managers. He only made 14 appearances (of which 11 were from the bench) for Southampton before joining Portsmouth
for £50,000 in February 1998.
At Portsmouth, he was Alan Ball's second signing as manager and he went straight into the side at left-back his career also suffered from frequent managerial changes, but in his two years at Fratton Park
, Robinson chalked up more than 75 games, including 69 league appearances and scoring one goal, before moving to Reading
in a £150,000 deal in January 2000.
Robinson played another 75 league and cup games for Reading before he headed to Oxford United
in July 2002 on a free transfer. A regular for Oxford, Robinson amassed 192 games in just over four years.
Another free transfer took him to Forest Green Rovers in September 2006 where he made thirty Conference appearances. In May 2007, he joined Salisbury City
on a part-time basis and is now training to be a police officer. After a successful period with Salisbury, Robinson left the club and signed for AFC Totton in February 2009.
Robinson currently represents Zamaretto League
side Swindon Supermarine.
Exeter
Exeter is a historic city in Devon, England. It lies within the ceremonial county of Devon, of which it is the county town as well as the home of Devon County Council. Currently the administrative area has the status of a non-metropolitan district, and is therefore under the administration of the...
) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a full back for Swindon Supermarine.
Playing career
Having represented Dorset Schools, Robinson joined SouthamptonSouthampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
as a trainee in July 1991, signing as a professional in 1993. His career at Southampton suffered from the rapid turnover of managers and in little over four years, he served under five different managers. He only made 14 appearances (of which 11 were from the bench) for Southampton before joining Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
for £50,000 in February 1998.
At Portsmouth, he was Alan Ball's second signing as manager and he went straight into the side at left-back his career also suffered from frequent managerial changes, but in his two years at Fratton Park
Fratton Park
Fratton Park is a football stadium in the English city-port of Portsmouth. It has been the home of professional club Portsmouth F.C. since its construction in 1898.-Description:...
, Robinson chalked up more than 75 games, including 69 league appearances and scoring one goal, before moving to Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
in a £150,000 deal in January 2000.
Robinson played another 75 league and cup games for Reading before he headed to Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
in July 2002 on a free transfer. A regular for Oxford, Robinson amassed 192 games in just over four years.
Another free transfer took him to Forest Green Rovers in September 2006 where he made thirty Conference appearances. In May 2007, he joined Salisbury City
Salisbury City F.C.
Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
on a part-time basis and is now training to be a police officer. After a successful period with Salisbury, Robinson left the club and signed for AFC Totton in February 2009.
Robinson currently represents Zamaretto League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
side Swindon Supermarine.