A sad loss and too young. Big-hearted striker for us - another part of my childhood gone
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[Brighton] RIP Michael Robinson
- Thread starter rrruss
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Black Hill
Banned
- Apr 24, 2020
- 72
So very sad. Robbo was such an instrumental part of that cup run. I hope the club are able to arrange fitting tribute post lockdown.
Black Hill
Banned
- Apr 24, 2020
- 72
I’ll never forget when he ran to the west stand after that FA Cup goal against Man City.
OzMike
Well-known member
RIP Mike, from an era we produced great players.
Was great to watch him play back in the day.
Was great to watch him play back in the day.
clapham_gull
Legacy Fan
- Aug 20, 2003
- 25,969
One of my absolute heroes from my era. I'm old enough to remember Ward and Lawrenson, but it didn't get going in my head before the years of Case and Robinson.
Never forget that semi final in 1983.
Never forget that semi final in 1983.
- Jan 3, 2012
- 17,432
If anyone skipped past that, it really is a lovely read - shows how very human he was.
Perfidious Albion
Well-known member
A really hard running rumbunctious centre forward. Just what we need now, in fact. The football world remembers him as a Liverpool player,but for us he will be forever Albion.
So sorry to hear this.....that is too young to die. He achieved a lot in those years though. Condolences to his family . R I P Robbo.
So sorry to hear this.....that is too young to die. He achieved a lot in those years though. Condolences to his family . R I P Robbo.
Fignon's Ponytail
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Nice little tribute from the Movistar Cycling team last night. Shows how highly regarded he was across Spain & in the sporting world in general.
maltaseagull
Well-known member
Mellor 3 Ward 4
Well-known member
Genuinely upset by his passing. Another part of my Albion upbringing taken too soon.
I was lucky enough to see Binney, Ward & Mellor, Foster and Lawrenson, Horton, Towner and Sully but Micheal Robinson was different.
Was it that he wasn't the greatest player we were watching, but his never-say-die, 100% effort in every game made up for that?
He covered every blade of grass, chased every lost cause.
BUT he certainly was a very good player - his goals/game ration shows that - and always with a smile on his face.
The fact that Souness, Lawrenson amongst so many others have spoken s highly of him speaks volumes - he was clearly a class act after he finished playing too.
RIP Michael, and condolences to your family.
I was lucky enough to see Binney, Ward & Mellor, Foster and Lawrenson, Horton, Towner and Sully but Micheal Robinson was different.
Was it that he wasn't the greatest player we were watching, but his never-say-die, 100% effort in every game made up for that?
He covered every blade of grass, chased every lost cause.
BUT he certainly was a very good player - his goals/game ration shows that - and always with a smile on his face.
The fact that Souness, Lawrenson amongst so many others have spoken s highly of him speaks volumes - he was clearly a class act after he finished playing too.
RIP Michael, and condolences to your family.
Cadiz Seagull
Grey bearded old man
Just a heads up for anyone who hasn't yet posted on this thread but had intended to. I'm going to send it to my friend at Cadiz CF who will pass it on to Michael's family. I'm sure they will appreciate the comments and memories of many people on here.
I'll do that on Wednesday morning so if you haven't yet added your comments but would like to, there's still time.
R.I.P Michael
I'll do that on Wednesday morning so if you haven't yet added your comments but would like to, there's still time.
R.I.P Michael
SeagullofMalaysia
Well-known member
I've never had the privilege of watching him live, but all the tributes coming in suggest he was a true gentleman and a legend on and off the pitch. RIP Michael, you'll be missed.
Silverhatch
Well-known member
Not really picked up by (m)any media outlets that Robbo is Brighton's all time leading goalscorer in the top flight of English football. I know we're not Liverpool - but we are a current Premier League team and that is a narrative arc that'd be worth investigating and writing about. Hey ho. RIP Michael Robinson
Cadiz Seagull
Grey bearded old man
Just a final heads up in case anyone still wants to post. I'll be sending it off at 12:00 today.
Uh_huh_him
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- Sep 28, 2011
- 12,409
I believe he features prominently in one of the pictures on the wall of the North stand concourse still.
It's been a while since I 've looked at it whilst downing a half time pint.
Absolute legend. RIP
It's been a while since I 've looked at it whilst downing a half time pint.
Absolute legend. RIP
symyjym
Banned
I remember his tireless debut at the Goldstone well. Ulloa reminded me of him, he would always give his all. Sad news.
Mancgull
Well-known member
Me too. Was substituted off towards the end and got a standing ovation. 2-0 v Wolves from memory?