Mark Robinson (footballer)
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Mark Robinson (b. November 21, 1968) is a footballer born in Rochdale, Lancashire. He is a former West Bromwich Albion F.C., Barnsley F.C., Newcastle United, Swindon Town and Chippenham Town F.C. full back.
Robinson started his career with Midlands based outfit West Bromwich Albion F.C. where he made only 2 league outings before a move to Barnsley F.C.. Robinson made over 150 games for the Tykes before Kevin Keegan paid £450,000 to take the defender to Newcastle United in February 1993. Robinson helped the Magpies secure promotion to the Premier League.
Robinson failed to break into the first team during Newcastle's return to the top flight and in the summer of 1994 Swindon Town paid £600,000 for his services.
Robinson spent the rest of his career at the Wiltshire outfit playing 316 matches - scoring 4 times.
After injuries plagued him during the 2001/2002 season Robinson retired from professional football and joined nearby Chippenham Town F.C..
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