Gary Robson (footballer)
English footballer and manager
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Gary Robson (born 6 July 1965) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, he played in the Football League between 1982 and 1996 for West Bromwich Albion and Bradford City, making nearly 300 league appearances.
Date of birth
6 July 1965
Place of birth
Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England
Height
5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1]
Position
Midfielder
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 July 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1982 | West Bromwich Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1993 | West Bromwich Albion | 218 | (28) |
| 1993–1996 | Bradford City | 75 | (3) |
| 1996–1998 | Gateshead | 60 | (2) |
| Total | 353 | (33) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robson later played non-league football for Gateshead alongside brother Justin Robson. He went on to become Caretaker Manager of Gateshead, leaving the club after relegation. His other brother is former England captain Bryan Robson.
