Paul Robinson - Biography

Last Editor: Ladychik6				Paul Robinson Biography -   Name : Paul Robinson Date of birth : October 15, 1979 Place of birth : Beverley, East Yorkshire, England

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Paul Robinson (born October 15, 1979 in Beverley, East Yorkshire, England) is a professional football player, and the England international goalkeeper. He currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur. He started his career at Leeds United F.C., making 119 appearances for the club, having made his debut against Chelsea back in 1998 keeping a clean sheet. He transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in May 2004 for a fee of £1,500,000. Upon being a Tottenham regular in the first team, he is also an England international and was part of the Euro 2004 squad. He is currently considered England's "Number One", preferred to Manchester City goalkeeper David James. His exceptional shot stopping ability and reaction saves allied with size make Robinson one of the finest Keepers in europe if not the World. Robinson has recently signed a seven year contract extension, showing his loyalty to the club, after turning down offers from Manchester United. This contract will keep him at the club until 2012. Robinson attended Beverley Grammar School in Beverley, East Yorkshire, England. Notably Robinson scored a goal during his time at Leeds against Swindon Town in the 2003-04 season at the end of a dramatic League Cup game, which is incredibly rare for a goalkeeper. This goal forced the game into extra time, then penalties where Robinson added to his earlier heroics by saving two penalties in the shoot-out helping his team to victory. The goal was even voted one of the 100 greatest ever Leeds United goals. As of November 13, 2005 Robinson has played for England 18 times.