Tom Robinson is a classy, intelligent centre-half, who has been an ever-present in the first team during the 2011-12 season.

Despite the excellent form of Johnny Forsyth and Nick Handley at centre half in the closing months of last season, the team was enhanced in this area by the arrival of Tom Robinson in pre-season. With club captain Handley struggling to shake off a long-term injury, Robinson first formed strong partnerships with first Forsyth, whose departure to London meant that Robinson quickly found himself thrust into the role of “elder statesman” at centre-half. His subsequent partnerships with Jack Hill, Gary Lumley and Gareth Roberts have flourished, with the team enjoying the best defensive record in the league after 15 games, despite the enforced changes.

Most observers have commented that Robinson has taken on the mantle of leader with such aplomb and assuredness that it is hard to believe that he is still only 21 years of age. During the Nostell tie in the FA Vase, Robinson changed the course of the match with a goal that he started himself on the edge of his own box, culminating in an assured finish to cap a rampaging run.

With a remarkably calm approach for a 21-year old, Tom graduated from U18s football at Ripon to University football: while taking his degree at Newcastle University, he played for Team Northumbria. Having graduated this summer, he has moved back to his native Yorkshire, and joined the club alongside the McGrory brothers and Liam Ormsby, with whom he played at Harrogate.

Tom also recognises “a good set of lads” when he meets them, and is impressed by the structure of the club and, in particular, the professionalism of the management team.

Date of birth / age: 12th June 1990 (21)
Year joined the Colls: 2011
Previous clubs: Ripon City Under 18s; North Yorkshire Schools FA Under 18s; Harrogate Railway Reserves; Team Northumbria FC
Position: Centre- half
Footballing ambition: To play at the highest level possible
Job: Studying Sport & Exercise Physiology (MSc.) at Leeds Metropolitan University. Strength & Conditioning Intern at Leeds United FC.
Family: Brother: Jack (26) Mum: Anne. Dad: Alan
Biggest influence in football career: Family
Greatest character in the Colls dressing room: Comedy Connor for his Wiggle Wiggle dance
Nicknames: Prince (some of the lads reckons he looks like Prince William!)
Team you support:         Leeds United
Favourite player of all time: Zinedine Zidane
Why?:             Because of his unbelievable tekkers
Favourite manager: Sir Alex Ferguson
Best game ever watched: Either Leeds vs. AC Milan in the rain when we beat them 1-0 in the Champions League or Leeds vs. Liverpool when Viduka scored 4. On TV, the Liverpool vs. Arsenal 4-4 draw when Arshavin got 4 as well.
Anyone you would like to thank for help with career: Adam Sadler at Team Northumbria was a great coach who taught me a lot in his short time at the club.
Favourite TV programme?:        The Only Way Is Essex, Friends, Family Guy, Match Of The Day
Favourite film?:        Inception, Drive, Gladiator, The Fighter, Home Alone!
Musical tastes – favourite bands/artists? Drake, Jay- Z, Kanye West, Lil’ Wayne, Frank Ocean, The Weeknd
Favourite food?: Anything Italian
Favourite car?: Audi S5
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