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Johnnie Robinson

Mendonca In Asdas
Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,656
in General Charlton
Absolutely loved him as a player, always gave it the big in, at the left back behind him for not doing his job behind him.

Going to be on Valley Pass on Saturday, happy days, should be worth a walk down memory lane.
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  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,163
    That'll make the missus happy - one of her favourite players of all time.  :)  
  • MrLargo
    MrLargo Posts: 7,992
    One of our best, had the ability and the attitude - Marcus Maddison could take a leaf out of his book.
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,656
    Just hope he don’t run out of the gates if we get a sackful of goals!
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,966
    An absolute Charlton legend. Maximised his talent to the full, appreciated the fans and never gave less than 100%.

    I believe he tore up his contract at Cardiff rather than carry on taking the money when not fully fit and promptly retired.

    Very refreshing. Think he also made a point of apologising to the Cardiff fans. 
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,973
    bolloxbolder said:
    An absolute Charlton legend. Maximised his talent to the full, appreciated the fans and never gave less than 100%.

    I believe he tore up his contract at Cardiff rather than carry on taking the money when not fully fit and promptly retired.

    Very refreshing. Think he also made a point of apologising to the Cardiff fans. 
    I thought he left to come back nearer home with Gillingham?
  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 51,006

    One hell of a line up! Addicks legend John Robinson joins the Valley Pass Live team as guest pundit for Saturday's game against @Pompey
    ! Get your streaming pass now: https://cafc.co.uk/news/view/60116f4408a51/get-your-live-streaming-video-pass-for-charlton-v-portsmouth… #cafc

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  • Hal1x
    Hal1x Posts: 4,265
    Im ashamed to say that I thought he was just a cheap replacement bought to keep us quiet when they sold Robert Lee.
  • bigstemarra
    bigstemarra Posts: 5,098
    One of my favourite Charlton players of all time.  He made such a difference to our team.

    When he got hold of the ball and ran at the opposition it had us on our feet in SE7.....and surprisingly often, it ended up in the opposition's net as a result.

    Those were the days!

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  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,747
    I recall when we lost Lee and Robinson was picked up for £75k from Brighton (I think I recall). I think expectations were low and it took a while for him to get really noticed. That might have been partly to do with how good a player Lee was which he showed with his achievements after he left us.

    If somebody had come to me and said Robinson would be end up being a bigger Charlton legend than Lee I would have laughed at them. But as has been said, he maxed out his attributes and was an intrinsic part of our rise and definitely achieved that honour. 

    Some wide players glide past players but he got past them because he wanted it more. It was great watching him play and it will be fantastic seeing him on Saturday and I only wish the Valley Pass show could be extended. 


  • orpingtonRED
    orpingtonRED Posts: 3,474
    He will be pleased with the amount of Welsh in our squad. Look forward to his comments. 
    Cracking player
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,747
    edited January 2021
    Although, wasn't it true he was born in Zimbabwe and was entitled to play for any home country and chose Wales due to that rather than a family link?
  • orpingtonRED
    orpingtonRED Posts: 3,474
    MuttleyCAFC said:
    Although, wasn't it true he was born in Zimbabwe and was entitled to play for any home country and chose Wales due to that rather than a family link?
    Yeh he was. I think his dad was Scottish as well lol
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,913
    loving the valley pass thing - starting to take on a life of its own - reckon they should beam it on the large screen pre match once we are allowed back into the ground then show the mid and post match analysis on the website after - accessed if you've got a season ticket    
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,656
    Loving those highlights thanks for posting Ross1.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,025
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Absolutely loved him as a player, always gave it the big in, at the left back behind him for not doing his job behind him.

    Going to be on Valley Pass on Saturday, happy days, should be worth a walk down memory lane.
    Definitely looking forward to this 
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,656
    Is it 2:15pm the build up to the match starts on Valley pass on Saturday?
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,914
    From memory Robinson was pretty average until 1995 when Les Reed arrived
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,966
    "How many goals can one team score? 
    How many goals can they score?
    The answer my friend is Robbo on the wing, 
    The answer is Robbo on the wing" 

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  • stoneroses19
    stoneroses19 Posts: 7,231
    Can’t wait. My favourite player to wear our shirt. 
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,861
    edited January 2021
    Oh Johnnie Johnnie .....

    Absolute 100% 24 carat Charlton legend and up there with my favourites during a lifetime of supporting our wonderful club.
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,913
    robinson and newton either side with keith jones and kinsella in the middle - they had ability but the work rate and team ethic made them a proper unit and then curbs added youds and mills and we were inpenetrable - that was the golden era with bits of magic dropped in from mortimer and mendonca and sasa illic came in from nowhere and couldn't be beaten - rufus shouldn't go without a mention either - my favourite team i'd say although the claus and parker team was obviously a step up but those years from 92 - 98 will take some beating. The 2019 and 2012 teams being the other notable sides since the the hales / flanagan era, which is where my first hand knowlege ends     
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,914
    I knew he had an academy in the US, but hadn't realised he now has one on the south coast as well

    https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/charlton-and-brighton-star-aiming-help-bring-footballs-next-generation-2971616
    https://www.johnrobinsonsocceruk.com/
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,861
    DOUCHER said:
    robinson and newton either side with keith jones and kinsella in the middle - they had ability but the work rate and team ethic made them a proper unit and then curbs added youds and mills and we were inpenetrable - that was the golden era with bits of magic dropped in from mortimer and mendonca and sasa illic came in from nowhere and couldn't be beaten - rufus shouldn't go without a mention either - my favourite team i'd say although the claus and parker team was obviously a step up but those years from 92 - 98 will take some beating. The 2019 and 2012 teams being the other notable sides since the the hales / flanagan era, which is where my first hand knowlege ends     

    Probably mentioned elsewhere but brilliant story from Curbs last night about Keith Jones. In one match he marked Paul Gascoigne out of the game, and when Gascoigne went across to the touchline to change his boots, Keith went across and stood next to him!

    Yes that 90s team was special.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    A real 100%er. Never gave up. Pleased he got the chance to player in the Premier League with us. The group of players that Curbs put together in the play off season we’re phenomenal - a proper team and the work ethic was underlined by Robinson. A Charlton legend indeed....and only £75k - absolute bargain.
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,913
    bobmunro said:
    DOUCHER said:
    robinson and newton either side with keith jones and kinsella in the middle - they had ability but the work rate and team ethic made them a proper unit and then curbs added youds and mills and we were inpenetrable - that was the golden era with bits of magic dropped in from mortimer and mendonca and sasa illic came in from nowhere and couldn't be beaten - rufus shouldn't go without a mention either - my favourite team i'd say although the claus and parker team was obviously a step up but those years from 92 - 98 will take some beating. The 2019 and 2012 teams being the other notable sides since the the hales / flanagan era, which is where my first hand knowlege ends     

    Probably mentioned elsewhere but brilliant story from Curbs last night about Keith Jones. In one match he marked Paul Gascoigne out of the game, and when Gascoigne went across to the touchline to change his boots, Keith went across and stood next to him!

    Yes that 90s team was special.
    i remember that - think he did the same man marking job against merson when playing for middlesborough and merson had a tantrum coz he kept snuffing him out
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,887
    edited January 2021
    First saw him in the customary pre season friendly at Welling and he was very chatty that day during the game not only with his team mates but the fans along the front of the stand opposite the dugouts. Didn’t overly impress but turned out to be a very good player for us who gave his all for the badge.
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,913
    edited January 2021
    the balmer / webster team which i think had bowyer. minto and leaburn was decent as well but didn't quite reach the heights - i suppose thye lawrence built team should also get a mention - funny how with all those promotion teams you can pretty much name the 11 - johns reid pender thompson humphrey lee curbs shipley stewart flanagan pearson 
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,913
    maybe i missed out aizlewood 

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