Full name Terence Robinson Years Team 1956 Great Britain | Playing position 1954–1957 Brentford Name Terry Robinson | |
Date of birth (1929-11-08) 8 November 1929 (age 86) | ||
Terence "Terry" Robinson is a retired English amateur football centre back who played in the Football League for Brentford, Blackpool and Northampton Town. At international level, he represented England Amateurs and played for Great Britain at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
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Early years
Robinson began his career at Division One club Blackpool and later played for Loughborough College, leaving in 1954.
Brentford
Robinson joined Division Three South side Brentford in 1954, making his debut in a 1-0 defeat to Norwich City on 23 October 1954. He failed to establish himself in the first team, his best tally being 17 appearances during the 1955/56 season. He departed the Bees in 1957, having made 38 appearances and scored one goal in three years at Griffin Park.
Northampton Town
Robinson saw out his short career with Division Three South side Northampton Town.
International career
Robinson won 10 caps for the England amateur football team. He played for Great Britain at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Personal life
Robinson worked as a schoolmaster and held a position at Greenford Grammar School while playing for Brentford.