Paul Robinson (footballer born 1982)
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Paul Robinson is an English
professional footballer. He currently plays as a defender for Millwall
.
Robinson began his career as a trainee with Millwall
, 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 September 9, 2002, coming on as a second-half substitute for Darren Ward in the 2-1 win at home to Preston North End
.
In December 2004 he joined Torquay United
on loan, 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.
Since mid 2009, Paul has had several injury worries, and missed the start of the 2009-2010 season for Millwall
. He came back from injury with a goal against Stockport County.
Robinson 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 Milwall to the Coca Cola Championship. Paul Robinson was then awarded the Powerade
Man of the Match award. On 28 January 2010, Robinson prolonged his contract with Millwall until 2013.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer. He currently plays as a defender for Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
.
Robinson began his career as a trainee with Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
, turning professional in August 2001. Later that month he joined Fisher Athletic
Fisher Athletic F.C.
Fisher Athletic F.C. was a semi-professional football club from South East London, which last played in the Conference South, which is one of the two leagues that form the sixth tier of the English football league system. The Bermondsey-based club ground-shared at Champion Hill Stadium, the home...
on loan to gain some first team experience. He made his Millwall debut on September 9, 2002, coming on as a second-half substitute for Darren Ward in the 2-1 win at home to Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
.
In December 2004 he joined Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
on loan, playing twelve times before returning to Millwall and establishing himself as a first team regular, eventually gaining club captaincy under Lions' boss Kenny Jackett
Kenny Jackett
Kenny Jackett is a former Wales international football player, who has since moved into management. He is the current manager of Millwall, the longest serving manager in the Football League Championship and eleventh longest serving manager in England.A skilful player, equally at home in defence or...
and establishing himself as a firm fan favourite.
Since mid 2009, Paul has had several injury worries, and missed the start of the 2009-2010 season for Millwall
Millwall
Millwall is an area in London, on the western side of the Isle of Dogs, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It lies to the south of the developments at West India Docks, including Canary Wharf.-History:...
. He came back from injury with a goal against Stockport County.
Robinson scored the only goal of the 2010 Football League One play-off Final
2010 Football League One play-off Final
-Second leg:Charlton Athletic 3–3 Swindon Town on aggregate. Swindon Town won 5–4 on penalties.----Millwall 2–0 Huddersfield Town on aggregate.-Match details:Match rules:*90 minutes of normal time....
against Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
in the 39th minute on 29 May 2010 to guide Milwall to the Coca Cola Championship. Paul Robinson was then awarded the Powerade
Powerade
Powerade is a sports drink manufactured and marketed by The Coca-Cola Company. First introduced in 1988, its primary competitor is PepsiCo's Gatorade...
Man of the Match award. On 28 January 2010, Robinson prolonged his contract with Millwall until 2013.