Tommy Robson facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Henry Robson | ||
| Date of birth | 31 July 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Gateshead, England | ||
| Date of death | 8 October 2020 (aged 76) | ||
| Place of death | Peterborough, England | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 195?–1959 | Newcastle United | ||
| 1959–1961 | Northampton Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1961–1966 | Northampton Town | 74 | (20) |
| 1966 | Chelsea | 7 | (0) |
| 1966–1969 | Newcastle United | 48 | (11) |
| 1969–1981 | Peterborough United | 482 | (111) |
| 1981–198? | Nuneaton Borough | ||
| Stamford | |||
| Total | 611+ | (142+) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Thomas Henry Robson (born July 31, 1944 – died October 8, 2020) was an English footballer. He played as a left winger. Tommy Robson played in over 600 games in the Football League.
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Who Was Tommy Robson?
Tommy Robson was a talented footballer from Gateshead, England. He started playing football at a young age. He became known for his skill as a left winger. This position means he played on the left side of the field. His job was to help score goals.
Early Days in Football
Tommy began his football journey with Newcastle United as a young player. Even though he was very good, he later left the club. At 15, he joined Northampton Town. He was so good that he even played for England's youth team.
After Northampton, Tommy played for Chelsea. Then he went back to Newcastle United for a while. These were important steps in his career. He gained valuable experience playing for different teams.
A Legend at Peterborough United
In 1968, Tommy Robson joined Peterborough United. This club became a very special place for him. He played there for 13 years. During this time, he played in 482 league matches. This made him the player with the most appearances for the club ever!
He scored 111 goals for Peterborough United. This shows how important he was to the team. In 2008, Tommy was the first person to be added to the Peterborough United Hall of Fame. This is a special honor for great players. After leaving Peterborough, he played for Nuneaton Borough and Stamford.
His Later Life
In 2019, Tommy Robson shared some news about his health. He had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). This is a serious illness that affects the body's nerves. Tommy passed away in Peterborough on October 8, 2020. He was 76 years old. He is remembered as a true legend of English football.
