Tommy Robinson (footballer)

Thomas Edward Robinson (11 February 1909 – 1982) was an English professional footballer born in Coalville, Leicestershire, who scored 37 goals in 121 appearances in the Football League playing as an inside left for Birmingham, Blackpool, Chesterfield, Lincoln City, Northampton Town, Gillingham and Walsall.[1] After appearing in all four divisions of the Football League during the 1930s, he moved to non-league football with Tunbridge Wells Rangers. in 1938 then on to Nuneaton Borough. Robinson retired from the game during the Second World War.[2]

Tommy Robinson

Personal information
Full name	Thomas Edward Robinson
Date of birth	11 February 1909
Place of birth	Coalville, England
Date of death	1982 (aged 72–73)
Position(s)	Inside left
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1926–1928	Gresley Rovers
1928–1933	Birmingham	10	(1)
1933	Blackpool	2	(0)
1933–1934	Chesterfield	22	(7)
1934–1935	Lincoln City	33	(14)
1935–1936	Northampton Town	4	(2)
1936–1937	Gillingham	35	(12)
1937–1938	Walsall	15	(1)
1938–1939	Tunbridge Wells Rangers
–	Nuneaton Borough
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 225. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
2. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 121. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.