Peter Robinson (footballer, born 1957)

Peter Robinson (born 4 September 1957) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Peter Robinson
Personal information
Date of birth (1957-09-04) 4 September 1957 (age 67)
Place of birth Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1980 Burnley 55 (3)
1980–1982 Sparta Rotterdam 58 (0)
1982–1985 Blyth Spartans 90 (?)
1985 Rochdale 12 (0)
1985–1988 Darlington 112 (5)
1985Halifax Town (loan) 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

After retiring from professional football, Robinson went on to become a Physical Education teacher at Bebside Middle School and later The Blyth School Community College in Blyth, Northumberland. He retired from teaching in at the end of the school year in 2012.

References

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  1. ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 150. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
  • Peter Robinson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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