Mark Robinson (football manager)
English association football player and manager
Mark Robinson is an English football coach, who was last head coach of EFL League One club Burton Albion.
Early life
Robinson's family had been fans of Chelsea F.C. since the 1940s, and he attended games with his parents and brother from the age of five. Such was his knowledge and love for the club he briefly worked as a part time tour guide at Stamford Bridge to improve his public speaking skills.
Playing career
Robinson was regarded as a highly promising youth player. After captaining Wandsworth District and London, he was scouted by Fulham at a young age while playing in a London Cup final at the old Plough Lane. He went on to captain Fulham at various youth levels.
However, a serious injury—followed by a succession of further injuries over three years—ultimately ended his prospects of playing at a high competitive level.
Coaching career
AFC Wimbledon
Robinson joined AFC Wimbledon in 2004, two years after the club's formation. On 30 January 2021, following the sacking of Glyn Hodges, Robinson was appointed interim manager of Wimbledon. Robinson had structured the club's hugely successful Academy, having served the club for 18 years in roles from Academy Manager, Head of Coaching to Lead professional phase coach and loans manager.
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