As a player, he was a full back who notably played in the Premier League for Southampton, before switching to rivals Portsmouth.
Having represented Dorset Schools, Robinson joined Southampton as a trainee in July 1991, signing as a professional in 1993.
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,[2] before moving to Reading in a £150,000 deal in January 2000.
[1] Robinson played another 75 league and cup games for Reading before he headed to Oxford United in July 2002 on a free transfer.
[4] In November 2021, Robinson spoke candidly about how it was difficult to be accepted by Portsmouth fans following his transfer from Southampton.