IN OPPOSITION:
MORECAMBE MEET THE BOSS:
STEPHEN ROBINSON
Robinson’s playing career spanned more than 400 games. Starting off his career at Tottenham, he made just a couple of appearances, before moving onto Bournemouth where he remained for four seasons. On leavingBournemouth, Robinson had two shorter spells at Preston North End and Bristol City. The bulk of his playing career was spent at Luton Town where he spent six seasons making more than 200 appearances. He was also capped by Northern Ireland on seven occasions. His management career started at Oldham Athletic in July 2016. However, hewas relieved of his duties there after just six months in charge. In February 2017 he arrived in Motherwell to assist Mark McGhee as first team coach. It was just two weeks before McGhee departed,
and Robinson took over in interim charge a move that was made permanent in March 2017 and lasted three years. He achieved success during his time at the helm taking them to a League Cup Final and Scottish Cup Final, on both occasions being defeated by Celtic. He also led Motherwell to a third place finish in the 2019/20 season, finishing behind Celtic and Rangers. After a mediocre start to the 2020/21 season Robinson resigned. Despite achieving promotion via the play-offs, Morecambe found themselves without a manager in May 2021 and quickly recruited Robinson in June 2021. He was give a three-year deal and has guided the Shrimps to an encouraging start in League One including a notable 1-0 victory over promotion favourites Sheffield Wednesday.
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