Paul Mark James Robinson (born 7 January 1982) is an English former professional footballer who works as assistant manager for Millwall under 23s in the Championship.
Playing career
Millwall
Born in Barnet, London, 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,Millwall loan defender to Torquay; BBC Sport, 23 December 2004 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.New deals for duo; Millwall FC, 28 January 2010 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.
After appearing regularly for Millwall in the following campaigns, Robinson signed a new three-year deal on 17 July 2012.Robinson commits to Lions; Sky Sports, 17 July 2013 However, he appeared in only three matches during the 2012–13 season, due to multiple injuries.Paul Robinson unlikely to play again for Millwall this term after long injury struggle; Sky Sports, 18 May 2013
Portsmouth On 6 August 2014 Robinson joined Portsmouth in a one-month loan deal.Robinson arrives on loan; Portsmouth FC, 6 August 2014 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.Paul Robinson: Millwall defender leaves Championship club; BBC Sport, 6 January 2015 His first and second goals for Pompey came against Mansfield and Cambridge United.
Robinson was appointed Portsmouth captain for the forthcoming 2015/16 season, but departed the club on 31 July 2015 by mutual consent.
AFC Wimbledon On 3 August 2015, Robinson joined AFC Wimbledon on a one-year deal after a trial. Robinson scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 win at Cambridge United on 2 January 2016.
He was released by AFC Wimbledon at the end of the 2017–18 season.
Havant & Waterlooville On 14 June 2018 Robinson joined semi-professional club Havant & Waterlooville F.C. in their maiden season in the National League.
Coaching career
Portsmouth On 28 June 2018 Robinson rejoined Portsmouth as a defensive coach, linking up with former Millwall manager Kenny Jackett.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMillwall2002–03First Division1404100001812003–04First Division90000000902004–05Championship71000000712005–06Championship3202041003812006–07League One38340202Appearances in the Football League Trophy14642007–08League One4535010105232008–09League One26240003One appearance in the Football League Trophy and two in the League One play-offs03322009–10League One34451004One appearance in the Football League Trophy and three in the League One play-offs24372010–11Championship3731030004132011–12Championship4113000004412012–13Championship30000000302013–14Championship250002000270Total3111728212110336123Torquay United (loan)2004–05League One120000000120Portsmouth2014–15League Two332202010382AFC Wimbledon2015–16League Two44310103Three appearances in the League Two play-offs04932016–17League One432511000493Total875612030986Havant & Waterlooville2018–19National League17100000000Career total4432436316114350931
Honours Millwall Football League One play-offs: 2010
AFC Wimbledon Football League Two play-offs: 2016
Individual AFC Wimbledon Player of the Year: 2015–16
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