[3] Robson was born in Eighton Banks, Gateshead, which was then in County Durham.
[1] He began his football career with Washington United and Wallsend Park Villa in his native north-east of England, before joining Football League Second Division club Lincoln City.
[3] He made his debut in a goalless draw at home to Grimsby Town in September 1909, and remained with the club until the First World War interrupted competitive football.
[1] After the war, he played for Scunthorpe & Lindsey United and Boston Town.
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