Robbie Dennison
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Robert "Robbie" Dennison (born April 30, 1963 in Banbridge
) is a Northern Irish
former professional footballer, who spent the majority of his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers
.
spotted Dennison at Irish club Glenavon
and signed him on a two-year deal in September 1985. However, he failed to establish himself in the starting line-up and signed for rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers
for £20,000 in March 1987. He made his debut for the club on March 14, 1987 in a 4-0 win over Swansea
.
Here, the winger found his feet and was a first choice player as the team won back to back promotions from the (old) Division 4. Dennison also won a Sherpa Van Trophy winners medal, scoring in the 2-0 final win over Burnley
in 1988. He also appeared for the club at Wembley in the Football League Centenary Tournament
just a month earlier, scoring a long range goal against Everton
. In total, he made over 300 appearances in total for Wolves
, scoring 49 times.
His appearances began to become more limited with the arrival of Graham Taylor at Molineux
in the mid 1990s and he went on loan to Swansea City in 1995, before moving to non-league Hednesford Town
in 1997 and in 1999 had a brief spell with Halesowen Town
. He rejoined with one-time boss Graham Turner
at Hereford United
, and later became player/manager at Warley Rangers
.
Dennison made 18 appearances for Northern Ireland
, spread over a 10 year period. His debut came on April 27, 1988 in a goalless friendly with France
.
His brother David
also represented Northern Ireland, but in cricket.
Since retiring, he formed a sports trophy business and currently provides co-commentary on Wolves matches live on Beacon Radio.
Banbridge
Banbridge is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the River Bann and the A1 road. It was named after a bridge built over the Bann in 1712. The town grew as a coaching stop on the road from Belfast to Dublin and thrived from Irish linen manufacturing...
) is a Northern Irish
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
former professional footballer, who spent the majority of his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
.
Career
West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
spotted Dennison at Irish club Glenavon
Glenavon F.C.
Glenavon F.C. is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club playing in the IFA Premiership. The club, founded in 1889, hails from Lurgan and plays its home matches at Mourneview Park...
and signed him on a two-year deal in September 1985. However, he failed to establish himself in the starting line-up and signed for rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
for £20,000 in March 1987. He made his debut for the club on March 14, 1987 in a 4-0 win over Swansea
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
.
Here, the winger found his feet and was a first choice player as the team won back to back promotions from the (old) Division 4. Dennison also won a Sherpa Van Trophy winners medal, scoring in the 2-0 final win over Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
in 1988. He also appeared for the club at Wembley in the Football League Centenary Tournament
Football League Centenary Tournament
The Football League Centenary Tournament was held from April 16 to April 17, 1988 at Wembley Stadium to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Football League...
just a month earlier, scoring a long range goal against Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
. In total, he made over 300 appearances in total for Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
, scoring 49 times.
His appearances began to become more limited with the arrival of Graham Taylor at Molineux
Molineux stadium
Molineux Stadium is a Premier League football stadium situated in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, England. It has been the home ground of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club since 1889, and has a long and illustrious history as the first 'new build' stadium in Football League history, one of the...
in the mid 1990s and he went on loan to Swansea City in 1995, before moving to non-league Hednesford Town
Hednesford Town F.C.
Hednesford Town Football Club are an association football team based in Hednesford, Staffordshire, England. They play at Keys Park.-History:...
in 1997 and in 1999 had a brief spell with Halesowen Town
Halesowen Town F.C.
Halesowen Town is an English association football club formed in 1873, since 2011 playing in the Southern League Division One South & West]]. The team is nicknamed "The Yeltz".-History:...
. He rejoined with one-time boss Graham Turner
Graham Turner
Graham John Turner is an English former footballer who became a manager. He is currently manager of League Two club Shrewsbury Town. His son Mark was also a professional footballer....
at Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
, and later became player/manager at Warley Rangers
Smethwick Rangers F.C.
Smethwick Rangers F.C. is a football club based in Smethwick, West Midlands, England. They joined the West Midlands League Division One South in 1996...
.
Dennison made 18 appearances for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
, spread over a 10 year period. His debut came on April 27, 1988 in a goalless friendly with France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
.
His brother David
David Dennison (cricketer)
David George Dennison is a former Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman, he made his debut for the Ireland cricket team against Scotland in July 1983 in a first-class match...
also represented Northern Ireland, but in cricket.
Since retiring, he formed a sports trophy business and currently provides co-commentary on Wolves matches live on Beacon Radio.