Cyril Robinson (footballer)

Cyril Robinson (4 March 1929 – 9 November 2019) was an English professional footballer.[1]

Cyril Robinson
Personal information
Date of birth 4 March 1929
Place of birth Bulwell, England
Date of death 9 November 2019 (aged 90)
Position(s) Wing-half
Youth career
Nottingham Boys Club
Basford Hall Youth Club
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1947–1951 Mansfield Town
1951–1955 Blackpool 21 (2)
1955–1956 Northwich Victoria
1956–1959 Bradford Park Avenue 89 (3)
1959–1960 Southport 37 (0)
Total 147+ (5+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He played for Nottingham Boys Club, Basford Hall Youth Club, Mansfield Town, Blackpool, Northwich Victoria, Bradford Park Avenue, Southport, Buxton, Lancaster City, Toronto City, Fleetwood, Blackpool Mechanics, Hellas, and Newcastle.[2]

Robinson died in November 2019, aged 90.[3] He was the last surviving member of the 1953 FA Cup-winning Blackpool team.

References edit

  1. ^ "Cyril Robinson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  2. ^ Cyril Robinson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  3. ^ "Cyril Robinson (1929–2019)" - Blackpool F.C., 10 November 2019
  • Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.

External links edit

  • Cyril Robinson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database