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Leslie Robinson

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Leslie Robinson
Personal information
Date of birth 2 May 1898
Place of birth Romford, England
Date of death 1965 (aged 67)
Place of death Barking, England
Position(s) Inside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Stirling Athletic
1921–1924 West Ham United 19 (2)
1924–1927 Northampton Town 73 (32)
1927–1928 Norwich City 31 (10)
1928–1929 Thames
1929–1930 Torquay United 23 (16)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Leslie Robinson (2 May 1898 – 1965) was an English footballer who played as a inside right.

Career

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Robinson began his career at non-league club Stirling Athletic, after serving for the Essex Regiment in World War I. Robinson signed for West Ham United in the 1920–21 season. Robinson's time at West Ham was spent between the first team and the reserves, making 19 Football League appearances, scoring twice. In 1924, Robinson signed for Northampton Town, scoring 32 times in 73 appearances. In June 1927, Robinson joined Norwich City, making 31 appearances, scoring ten times. The following year, Robinson moved back to east London, signing for newly formed Thames. Robinson only stayed at the club for one season, signing for Torquay United in July 1929. Robinson scored 16 times in 23 appearances for the club.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Syd King 1902 – 1932 ... Player Pen Pictures and Autographs". They Fly So High. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Leslie Robinson". West Ham Stats. Retrieved 9 April 2021.