Paul Robinson (footballer, born 1982)

Paul Mark James Robinson (born 7 January 1982) is an English former professional footballer who works as assistant manager for Millwall under 23s in the Championship.^[2]

Paul Robinson

Robinson in 2025.
Personal information
Full name	Paul Mark James Robinson[1]
Date of birth	(1982-01-07) 7 January 1982 (age 43)[1]
Place of birth	Barnet, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	Millwall (U23 coach)
Youth career
000?–2001	Millwall
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001–2015	Millwall	311	(17)
2001	→ Fisher Athletic (loan)	0	(0)
2004–2005	→ Torquay United (loan)	12	(0)
2014–2015	→ Portsmouth (loan)	20	(1)
2015	Portsmouth	13	(1)
2015–2018	AFC Wimbledon	102	(5)
2018–2019	Havant & Waterlooville	18	(1)
Total		476	(25)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Millwall

Robinson captaining Millwall in 2010

Born in Barnet, London,^[1] Robinson began his career as a trainee with Millwall after being released from Watford, turning professional in August 2001. Later that month he joined Fisher Athletic on loan to gain some first team experience. He made his Millwall debut on 9 September 2002, coming on as a second-half substitute for Darren Ward in a 2–1 home win against Preston North End.

In December 2004 Robinson joined Torquay United on loan,^[3] playing twelve times before returning to Millwall and establishing himself as a first team regular, eventually gaining club captaincy under Lions' boss Kenny Jackett and establishing himself as a firm fan favourite. In 2009, he struggled with several injury problems, and missed the start of the 2009–2010 season for Millwall. He came back from injury with a goal against Stockport County.

On 28 January 2010, Robinson extended his contract with Millwall until 2013.^[4] He scored the only goal of the 2010 Football League One play-off final against Swindon Town in the 39th minute on 29 May 2010 to guide Millwall to the Football League Championship, also receiving the man of the match award.^[5]

After appearing regularly for Millwall in the following campaigns, Robinson signed a new three-year deal on 17 July 2012.^[6] However, he appeared in only three matches during the 2012–13 season, due to multiple injuries.^[7]

Portsmouth

On 6 August 2014 Robinson joined Portsmouth in a one-month loan deal.^[8] He scored his first goal against Mansfield in a 1–1 home draw. His loan ended when his contract was cancelled by parent club Millwall on 6 January 2015. The next day, Robinson signed an 18-month contract with Portsmouth.^[9] His first and second goals for Pompey came against Mansfield and Cambridge United.

Robinson was appointed Portsmouth captain for the forthcoming 2015/16 season,^[10] but departed the club on 31 July 2015 by mutual consent.^[11]

AFC Wimbledon

On 3 August 2015, Robinson joined AFC Wimbledon on a one-year deal after a trial.^[12] Robinson scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 win at Cambridge United on 2 January 2016.^[13]

He was released by AFC Wimbledon at the end of the 2017–18 season.^[14]

Havant & Waterlooville

On 14 June 2018 Robinson joined semi-professional club Havant & Waterlooville F.C. in their maiden season in the National League.^[15]

Coaching career

Portsmouth

On 28 June 2018 Robinson rejoined Portsmouth as a defensive coach, linking up with former Millwall manager Kenny Jackett.^[16]

Career statistics

As of 8 July 2017

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Millwall	2002–03[17]	First Division	14	0	4	1	0	0	0	0	18	1
	2003–04[18]	First Division	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0
	2004–05[19]	Championship	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	1
	2005–06[20]	Championship	32	0	2	0	4	1	0	0	38	1
	2006–07[21]	League One	38	3	4	0	2	0	2[a]	1	46	4
	2007–08[22]	League One	45	3	5	0	1	0	1[a]	0	52	3
	2008–09[23]	League One	26	2	4	0	0	0	3[b]	0	33	2
	2009–10[24]	League One	34	4	5	1	0	0	4[c]	2	43	7
	2010–11[25]	Championship	37	3	1	0	3	0	0	0	41	3
	2011–12[26]	Championship	41	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	44	1
	2012–13[27]	Championship	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
	2013–14[28]	Championship	25	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	27	0
	Total		311	17	28	2	12	1	10	3	361	23
Torquay United (loan)	2004–05[18]	League One	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12	0
Portsmouth	2014–15[29]	League Two	33	2	2	0	2	0	1[a]	0	38	2
AFC Wimbledon	2015–16[30]	League Two	44	3	1	0	1	0	3[d]	0	49	3
	2016–17[31]	League One	43	2	5	1	1	0	0	0	49	3
	Total		87	5	6	1	2	0	3	0	98	6
Havant & Waterlooville	2018–19	National League	17	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career total			443	24	36	3	16	1	14	3	509	31

1. Appearances in the Football League Trophy
2. One appearance in the Football League Trophy and two in the League One play-offs
3. One appearance in the Football League Trophy and three in the League One play-offs
4. Three appearances in the League Two play-offs

Honours

Millwall

• Football League One play-offs: 2010^[5]

AFC Wimbledon

• Football League Two play-offs: 2016^[32]

Individual

• AFC Wimbledon Player of the Year: 2015–16^[33]