Carl Robinson

This article is about the Welsh footballer. For the English footballer, see Karl Robinson.

Carl Robinson
Robinson with Vancouver in 2015
Personal information
Date of birth (1976-10-13) 13 October 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth Llandrindod Wells, Wales
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–2002 Wolverhampton Wanderers 154 (19)
1996 → Shrewsbury Town (loan) 4 (0)
2002–2004 Portsmouth 16 (0)
2003 → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 4 (1)
2003 → Walsall (loan) 11 (1)
2003 → Rotherham United (loan) 14 (0)
2004 → Sheffield United (loan) 5 (0)
2004 → Sunderland (loan) 7 (1)
2004–2006 Sunderland 45 (4)
2005–2006 → Norwich City (loan) 7 (0)
2006–2007 Norwich City 42 (2)
2007–2010 Toronto FC 74 (3)
2010–2011 New York Red Bulls 12 (1)
Total 406 (32)
International career
1995–1997 Wales U21 6 (0)
1998 Wales B 2 (0)
1999–2009 Wales 52 (1)
Managerial career
2013–2018 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2020 Newcastle Jets
2020–2022 Western Sydney Wanderers
2023 D.C. United (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Carl Robinson (born 13 October 1976) is a Welsh retired international footballer who played as a central midfielder. He is currently the interim assistant manager at Atlanta United.

Early life

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Robinson was born and raised in Llandrindod Wells,[1] where he attended Oxford Road Primary School and Llandrindod High School.[2]

Club career

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Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Robinson started his career as a trainee with Wolverhampton Wanderers. He was promoted to the first-team for the 1995–96 season.

Loan to Shrewsbury Town

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On 28 March 1996, Robinson was sent on loan to Shrewsbury Town for the remainder of the season to gain first-team experience. Two days later, Robinson made his professional debut against Hull City in a 1–1 draw at Gay Meadow in front of 2,346 supporters. He made five appearances for The Shrews: four in the league and one in The Football League Trophy final at Wembley Stadium in a 2–1 defeat against Rotherham United on 14 April 1996.[3]

Return to Wolves

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Following his loan spell at Shrewsbury Town, Robinson returned to Wolves for the 1996–97 season, making his club debut that year. He would go on to become a regular with the first-team over the next six seasons as the club challenged regularly for promotion to the Premier League and made a memorable run to the semifinals of the 1997–98 FA Cup, losing to eventual champions Arsenal. Robinson was released by Wolves in June 2002 at the expiry of his contract.

Portsmouth

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After over 180 appearances for Wolves over six seasons, he moved to Portsmouth in July 2002 under the Bosman ruling. He played 15 league games for Portsmouth in the first half of their Championship season[4] before finishing the season with loan spells at Sheffield Wednesday (where he scored once against future club Norwich)[5] and Walsall, where he scored once against Bradford City.[6] The following season he was loaned out again, this time to Rotherham, Sheffield United and Sunderland. However between these loan spells he did return to Portsmouth to make one Premier League appearance against Chelsea.[7]

Sunderland

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After impressing at Sunderland he signed a three-year deal in June 2004. He then went on to collect another championship winners medal as they gained promotion during a season in which he played 42 of 46 matches to become a fan's favourite.

Norwich City

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After a loan spell with Norwich City, he signed for The Canaries permanently on a 2.5 year deal for an undisclosed fee in January 2006. Robinson scored his first goal for Norwich in a 5–1 win against Barnsley on 26 August 2006.

Toronto FC

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On 31 January 2007, Robinson joined Toronto FC from Norwich after just over a year at Carrow Road, even though he still had 18 months remaining on his deal with Norwich. He scored his first MLS goal when he netted Toronto's third in a 4–0 win against FC Dallas on 17 June 2007. He was voted team MVP in his first year and repeated in his second year at the club.

New York Red Bulls

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In March 2010 he was traded from Toronto FC to the New York Red Bulls to join Hans Backe for a fourth-round pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft.[8] On 20 March 2010, Robinson started for New York in a 3–1 victory against Santos FC, which was the first match played at the new Red Bull Arena.[9] On 21 August 2010, he scored his first goal for New York Red Bulls in a 4–1 road victory against his old club Toronto FC and refused to celebrate due to his relationship with the supporters.[10] During his time at New York Red Bulls he became a player coach.

International career

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A Wales international player, Robinson made his debut against Belarus in 1999, winning the man of the match award. His 50th cap came in the 2–0 World Cup Qualifier victory over Liechtenstein. On 1 April 2009, Robinson announced his retirement from international football at the age of 32 with 52 caps after Wales suffered two consecutive defeats, making it virtually impossible for them to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[11]

Coaching career

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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In January 2012, Robinson retired as a player and joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC as an assistant coach.[12] He took over as the head coach of the club in December 2013.[13] The club parted ways with Robinson on 25 September with 5 games remaining in the 2018 season after just under 5 years.[14] He amassed just under 200 games as Caps boss in his stay.

Newcastle Jets

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In February 2020, Robinson signed a three-and-a-half-year contract as the head coach of Australian A-League club Newcastle Jets.[15] On 14 October 2020, the Jets announced that Robinson was in talks with Western Sydney Wanderers.[16]

Western Sydney Wanderers

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On 15 October 2020, Western Sydney Wanderers announced the signing of Robinson from Newcastle Jets.[17][18] On 30 January 2022 Wanderers relieved Robinson of his duties and thanked him for his time at the club.[19]

Birmingham City

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Having worked with Wayne Rooney at Major League Soccer club D.C. United, Robinson followed him to EFL Championship club Birmingham City in October 2023 as a first-team coach.[20] After fifteen matches, which included nine defeats and only two wins, Rooney and Robinson were dismissed on 2 January 2024.[21]

Career statistics

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Playing career

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Continental[c] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Shrewsbury Town (loan) 1995–96 Second Division 4 0 0 0 1 0 – 5 0
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1995–96[22] First Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
1996–97 First Division 2 0 0 0 0 0 — 2 0
1997–98 First Division 32 3 7 1 4 0 — 43 4
1998–99 First Division 24 8 2 0 1 0 — 27 8
1999–2000 First Division 33 3 3 1 2 0 — 38 4
2000–01 First Division 40 3 2 1 5 1 — 47 5
2001–02 First Division 23 2 0 0 1 0 — 24 2
Total 154 19 14 3 13 1 — 181 23
Portsmouth 2002–03 First Division 15 0 0 0 2 0 — 17 0
2003–04 Premier League 1 0 2 0 — — 3 0
Total 16 0 2 0 2 0 — 20 0
Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 2002–03 First Division 4 1 0 0 — — 4 1
Walsall (loan) 2002–03 First Division 11 1 0 0 — — 11 1
Rotherham United (loan) 2003–04 Championship 14 0 — 2 0 — 16 0
Sheffield United (loan) 2003–04 Championship 5 0 — — — 5 0
Sunderland (loan) 2003–04 Championship 7 1 — — — 7 1
Sunderland 2004–05 Championship 40 4 2 0 1 0 — 43 4
2005–06 Premier League 5 0 0 0 2 0 — 7 0
Total 52 5 2 0 3 0 — 57 5
Norwich City 2005–06 Championship 22 0 0 0 0 0 — 22 0
2006–07 Championship 27 2 2 0 0 0 — 29 2
Total 49 2 2 0 0 0 — 51 2
Toronto FC 2007 MLS 26 2 — — — 26 2
2008 MLS 27 1 4 0 — — 31 1
2009 MLS 21 0 4 0 — 2 0 27 0
Total 74 3 8 0 — 2 0 84 3
New York Red Bulls 2010 MLS 10 1 0 0 — — 10 1
2011 MLS 2 0 0 0 — — 2 0
Total 12 1 0 0 — — 12 1
Career total 392 32 28 3 20 1 2 0 415 36
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, Canadian Championship, U.S. Open Cup
  2. ^ Includes Football League Cup, Football League Trophy
  3. ^ Includes CONCACAF Champions League

Managerial statistics

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As of match played 18 May 2022[23][24]
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team Nat From To Record
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
Vancouver Whitecaps Canada 16 December 2013 25 September 2018 199 78 49 72 276 275 +1 039.20
Newcastle Jets Australia 6 February 2020 15 October 2020 11 7 3 1 19 9 +10 063.64
Western Sydney Wanderers Australia 15 October 2020 30 January 2022 35 11 11 13 55 41 +14 031.43
Total 245 95 63 87 350 325 +25 038.78

Honours

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Player

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Club

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Shrewsbury Town

Portsmouth

  • Championship winner / Promotion to Premier League – 2001/2

Sunderland

  • Championship winner / Promotion to Premier League – 2004/5

Individual

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Manager

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Vancouver Whitecaps

  • 2014 – Western conference playoffs
  • 2015 – Runner up Western Conference / Western conference semifinals
  • 2015 – Coach of year candidate
  • 2015 – Canadian Voyageurs Cup winner
  • 2016 – Concacaf Champions league semifinals
  • 2016 – Canadian Voyageurs Cup runner-up
  • 2017 – Western Conference semifinals
  • 2017 – Coach of year candidate
  • 2018 – Canadian Voyageurs Cup runner-up

Newcastle Jets

  • Coach of year candidate: 2020

References

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  1. ^ dcunited. "D.C. United Appoint Carl Robinson as Assistant Coach | DC United". dcunited. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  2. ^ "From formidable midfield partnership with Carl Robinson to coaching at Ryder Cup". County Times. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Familiar role for Jemson". Independent. 14 April 1996. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Games played by Carl Robinson in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  5. ^ "Sheff Weds 2–2 Norwich". BBC. 13 February 2003. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
  6. ^ "Bradford 1–2 Walsall". BBC. 1 March 2003. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
  7. ^ "Chelsea 3-0 Portsmouth". BBC. 28 December 2003. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  8. ^ Molinaro, John F. (10 March 2010). "No hard feelings on Robinson: Toronto FC". CBC Sports.
  9. ^ "THE STARTING XI Salou, Kandji partner up top". Bigapplesoccer.com. 20 March 2010. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  10. ^ Molinaro, John F. (21 August 2010). "Ex-TFC star Robinson a class act". CBC Sports.
  11. ^ "Robinson takes Wales retirement" BBC Sport Retrieved on 2 April 2009
  12. ^ "Whitecaps FC solidify MLS coaching staff | Vancouver Whitecaps FC". Whitecapsfc.com. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  13. ^ "Vancouver Whitecaps introduce Carl Robinson as head coach". Vancouver Sun. 16 December 2013. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  14. ^ "Vancouver Whitecaps FC release head coach Carl Robinson". Whitecapsfc.com. 25 September 2018. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  15. ^ Dillon, Robert (6 February 2020). "Newcastle Jets sign Welshman Carl Robinson as head coach". The Newcastle Herald.
  16. ^ "Club statement: Carl Robinson". Newcastle Jets. 14 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  17. ^ "Wanderers announce Carl Robinson as head coach". Western Sydney Wanderers. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  18. ^ Clarke, George (25 December 2021). "Culture criticism riles Wanderers coach". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  19. ^ "Wanderers relieve Carl Robinson as head coach". Western Sydney Wanderers. 30 January 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  20. ^ "Carl Robinson relishing Championship challenge". Birmingham City F.C. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  21. ^ Tanner, Rob (2 January 2024). "Birmingham sack manager Rooney". The Athletic. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  22. ^ Matthews, Tony (2008). Wolverhampton Wanderers: The Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. ISBN 978-1-85983-632-3.
  23. ^ "Carl Robinson". ALeagueStats. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  24. ^ "Carl Robinson career sheet". footballdatabase. footballdatabase. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  25. ^ "RFB Toronto FC "Man of the Year" Award". redpatchboys.ca. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
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