Jake Robinson
Encyclopedia
Jake David Robinson is an English footballer who is currently playing football for English League Two
club Northampton Town
, having been released by League Two
team Shrewsbury Town
. Robinson plays either as a winger or striker.
's youth system, he made his debut in September 2003 against Middlesbrough
, in a League Cup Second Round tie at the Riverside Stadium, and became Brighton's youngest-ever scorer (aged 16) three weeks later in a cup match against Forest Green Rovers
.
On 28 October 2006, Robinson scored his first hat-trick for Brighton in a League One
game against Huddersfield Town
, the first hat-trick by a Brighton player in nearly five years. He scored a second hat-trick in the FA Cup
game against Northwich Victoria
on 11 November 2006.
After finding first-team opportunities difficult at Brighton, Robinson re-joined Aldershot Town
on loan for a second loan spell until the end of the season during February 2009.
Robinson scored on his second debut for Aldershot Town
during the 3–2 defeat against Exeter City
on 14 February 2009, and made 19 appearances in total, scoring just four goals.
It was announced on 12 May 2009, that Robinson would be leaving Brighton after the expiration of his contract at the end of June 2009.
In June 2009, Robinson agreed to join League Two
side Shrewsbury Town
on a two-year contract.
He struggled for form during his first season with Shrewsbury, scoring four goals in 36 appearances. However, Robinson made an excellent start to the 2010–11 season, scoring the third hat-trick of his career as Shrewsbury beat Bradford City 3–1 on the opening day.
On 31 January 2011, Robinson joined Torquay for the remainder of the season in a deal that could potentially see gulls player Nicky Wroe moving in the opposite direction. He made his debut for the club the day later against Hereford United, scoring within the first 10 minutes of the match. On 2 February it was revealed, however, that the player had not been registered and thus ineligible to play.
Due to an oversight in the loan deal it was revealed that Robinson was eligible to play for Torquay against his parent club Shrewsbury. This proved costly as later on in the season Robinson scored twice for Torquay in their 5-0 drumming of Shrewsbury. Robinson then went on to play for Torquay in both legs of the League 2 Play-off Semi-Final, which by coincidence was against Shrewsbury Town. Once again Robinson proved to be a valuable asset to Torquay as they won the first leg 2-0 and drew the second leg 0-0, meaning Torquay were through and Shrewsbury were out.
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
club Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
, having been released by League Two
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
team Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
. Robinson plays either as a winger or striker.
Career
A product of Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
's youth system, he made his debut in September 2003 against Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
, in a League Cup Second Round tie at the Riverside Stadium, and became Brighton's youngest-ever scorer (aged 16) three weeks later in a cup match against Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
.
On 28 October 2006, Robinson scored his first hat-trick for Brighton in a League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
game against Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
, the first hat-trick by a Brighton player in nearly five years. He scored a second hat-trick in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
game against Northwich Victoria
Northwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
on 11 November 2006.
After finding first-team opportunities difficult at Brighton, Robinson re-joined Aldershot Town
Aldershot Town F.C.
Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club...
on loan for a second loan spell until the end of the season during February 2009.
Robinson scored on his second debut for Aldershot Town
Aldershot Town F.C.
Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club...
during the 3–2 defeat against Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
on 14 February 2009, and made 19 appearances in total, scoring just four goals.
It was announced on 12 May 2009, that Robinson would be leaving Brighton after the expiration of his contract at the end of June 2009.
In June 2009, Robinson agreed to join League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
on a two-year contract.
He struggled for form during his first season with Shrewsbury, scoring four goals in 36 appearances. However, Robinson made an excellent start to the 2010–11 season, scoring the third hat-trick of his career as Shrewsbury beat Bradford City 3–1 on the opening day.
On 31 January 2011, Robinson joined Torquay for the remainder of the season in a deal that could potentially see gulls player Nicky Wroe moving in the opposite direction. He made his debut for the club the day later against Hereford United, scoring within the first 10 minutes of the match. On 2 February it was revealed, however, that the player had not been registered and thus ineligible to play.
Due to an oversight in the loan deal it was revealed that Robinson was eligible to play for Torquay against his parent club Shrewsbury. This proved costly as later on in the season Robinson scored twice for Torquay in their 5-0 drumming of Shrewsbury. Robinson then went on to play for Torquay in both legs of the League 2 Play-off Semi-Final, which by coincidence was against Shrewsbury Town. Once again Robinson proved to be a valuable asset to Torquay as they won the first leg 2-0 and drew the second leg 0-0, meaning Torquay were through and Shrewsbury were out.
Career honours
Winner- 2003–04 Football League OneFootball League OneFootball League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
Play-Off Winner with Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....