Johnny Robinson (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Robinson | ||
| Date of birth | 18 February 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Chorley, England | ||
| Date of death | June 2019 (aged 83) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1954 | Leyland Motors | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1954–1961 | Bury | 120 | (21) |
| 1961–19?? | Oldham Athletic | 3 | (0) |
| Total | 123 | (21) | |
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John "Johnny" Robinson (born 18 February 1936 – died June 2019) was an English professional footballer. He was known for playing as a winger, which is a player who focuses on attacking from the sides of the field.
Johnny Robinson's Football Journey
Johnny Robinson was born in Chorley, a town in England. He started his football journey playing for a youth team called Leyland Motors. This was where he developed his skills before becoming a professional player.
Playing for Bury F.C.
In 1954, Johnny Robinson signed with Bury, a professional football club. He played for Bury for seven years, from 1954 to 1961. During his time there, he was an important part of the team.
He played in 127 matches for Bury. In these games, he scored a total of 21 goals. This shows he was good at both helping his team attack and scoring goals himself.
Time at Oldham Athletic
After leaving Bury, Johnny Robinson moved to Oldham Athletic in 1961. He played a few games for this club. He appeared in three league matches before his professional career ended.
Johnny Robinson passed away in June 2019. He was 83 years old. He is remembered as a professional footballer who played for two English clubs.
