Kyle Robinson

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Kyle Robinson
Personal information
Full name Kyle Robinson
Date of birth (2002-11-08) 8 November 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Arborath
Number 19
Youth career
Esker Celtic
St Kevin's Boys
Home Farm
–2018 Leixlip United
2018–2019 Drogheda United
2019–2022 St Patrick's Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 St Patrick's Athletic 7 (1)
2021Wexford (loan) 25 (9)
2023 Shelbourne 16 (0)
2023 Drogheda United 12 (4)
2024– Arbroath 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:15, 10 March 2024 (UTC)

Kyle Robinson (born 8 November 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish Championship club Arbroath. His previous clubs are St Patrick's Athletic, Wexford, Shelbourne and Drogheda United.

Career[edit]

Youth career[edit]

A native of Lucan, Dublin, Robinson began playing with local side Esker Celtic, before spells at St Kevin's Boys, Home Farm and Leixlip United, where he earned a move to the academy of League of Ireland club Drogheda United where he played from 2018 to July 2019, when he moved to St Patrick's Athletic.[1][2]

St Patrick's Athletic[edit]

2019 season[edit]

On 15 September 2019, Robinson made his senior debut for St Patrick's Athletic, replacing Gary Shaw from the bench in the 85th minute of a 1–0 win away to Cabinteely in the Leinster Senior Cup.[3] His first senior goal came on 1 November 2019, when he came off the bench to put his side in front, in a 3–1 win away to Sheriff YC in the Semi Final of the Leinster Senior Cup.[4] On 16 November 2019, his impressive form in the competition culminated with him scoring the opening goal of the game in the Final of the 2018–19 Leinster Senior Cup, as his side defeated Athlone Town 4–0 at Richmond Park.[5]

Wexford loan[edit]

After signing his first professional contract with St Patrick's Athletic in January 2021,[1] it was announced on 26 February 2021 that Robinson had signed for League of Ireland First Division side Wexford on a season long loan.[6] His first goal for the club came on 16 April 2021 when he scored a late consolation goal in a 2–1 loss to Cobh Ramblers.[7] On 2 July 2021, he scored a hat-trick in a 4–4 draw with Athlone Town.[8] He finished an impressive loan season with 10 goals in 26 appearances in all competitions despite his side finishing bottom of the league.[9]

Return from loan[edit]

Upon returning from his loan spell, Robinson was fully integrated into the first team squad for the 2022 season by manager Tim Clancy. On 6 May 2022, Robinson made his League of Ireland Premier Division debut for the club, replacing Ben McCormack in the 85th minute of a 4–0 win away to Drogheda United and scoring with his first touch of the ball.[10] He made a further 6 appearances off the bench that season before being released at the end of his contract at the end of the season.[9]

Shelbourne[edit]

Ahead of their 2023 season, Robinson signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Shelbourne.[11] His first goal for the club came in a 4–0 win away to Dundalk in the Leinster Senior Cup.[12] He struggled for starts in the league, starting in just 2 of his 16 league appearances and failing to score a league goal for the club, although he scored 4 goals in 3 games in the Leinster Senior Cup, before being deemed surplus to requirements in the summer transfer window.[9]

Drogheda United[edit]

On 13 July 2023, Robinson signed for Drogheda United until the end of the season, a club where he had previously spent 2 seasons as a youth player.[13][14] On 18 August 2023, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 1–0 FAI Cup win away to Kerry.[15] On 1 September 2023, he scored twice in a 3–0 win over UCD at United Park, the second of which being a volley from 45 yards.[16][17][18][19] He finished the season with 5 goals in 15 appearances for the club in all competitions.[9]

Arbroath[edit]

On 12 January 2024, Robinson signed for Scottish Championship side Arbroath until the end of the 2023–24 season.[20][21] He made his debut the following day, coming off the bench in the 40th minute of a 0–0 draw with Ayr United at Gayfield Park.[22]

Career statistics[edit]

As of match played on 9 March 2024[23]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
St Patrick's Athletic 2019 LOI Premier Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0[c] 0 3[d] 2 3 2
2020 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 0 0 0 0
2022 7 1 0 0 0[e] 0 0[f] 0 0 0
Total 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 10 3
Wexford (loan) 2021 LOI First Division 25 9 1 1 26 10
Shelbourne 2023 LOI Premier Division 16 0 3[d] 4 19 4
Drogheda United 2023 LOI Premier Division 12 4 3 1 15 5
Arbroath 2023–24 Scottish Championship 8 0 0 0 8 0
Total 68 14 4 2 0 0 0 0 6 6 78 22
  1. ^ Includes FAI Cup & Scottish Cup
  2. ^ Includes League of Ireland Cup & Scottish League Cup
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ a b Appearance(s) in the Leinster Senior Cup
  5. ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa Conference League
  6. ^ Appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup

Honours[edit]

St Patrick's Athletic

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Kyle Robinson". www.stpatsfc.com.
  2. ^ "Kyle Robinson | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
  3. ^ "Leinster Senior Cup Report: Cabinteely 0 - 1 St Patrick's Athletic". extratime.com.
  4. ^ "Leinster Senior Cup Report: Sheriff YC 1 -3 St Patrick's Athletic AET". extratime.com.
  5. ^ "Leinster Senior Cup Final Report: St Patrick's Athletic 4 - 0 Athlone Town". extratime.com.
  6. ^ Dempsey, Andrew. "Wexford complete loan signings of Alex O'Hanlon and Kyle Robinson ahead of the 2021 season". extratime.com.
  7. ^ Furlong, Brendan (April 16, 2021). "Ciaran Griffin and Killian Cooper fire Cobh Ramblers to first win of the season". Irish Examiner.
  8. ^ "Stunning Comeback Sees Athlone Town Leave Wexford With A Point". Midlands 103.
  9. ^ a b c d "Republic of Ireland - K. Robinson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
  10. ^ Landy, Barry (May 6, 2022). "Teenage stars Burns & Robinson to the fore as Pats heap misery on Drogheda". Irish Examiner.
  11. ^ "Kyle Robinson signs for Shels". November 18, 2022.
  12. ^ O'Connor, Tom. "Leinster Senior Cup Report: Dundalk 0 - 4 Shelbourne". extratime.com.
  13. ^ "Kyle Robinson signs for Drogheda United". July 13, 2023.
  14. ^ Team, Extratime. "Kyle Robinson signs for Drogheda United from Shelbourne". extratime.com.
  15. ^ Landy, Barry (August 18, 2023). "Robinson on mark as Drogs spoil Kerry's big night" – via www.rte.ie.
  16. ^ Landy, Barry (September 1, 2023). "Robinson bags brace as Drogheda ease past Students" – via www.rte.ie.
  17. ^ Landy, Barry (September 1, 2023). "Robinson's 45-yard volley lights up Drogheda United victory over UCD". The 42.
  18. ^ "Draper fears in the past as Kyle Robinson steps up to the plate for Drogheda United". www.independent.ie. September 4, 2023.
  19. ^ Doherty, Oisin (September 2, 2023). "Drogheda's Kyle Robinson scores 45-yard goal of the season contender". Irish Mirror.
  20. ^ "Kyle Robinson". January 12, 2024.
  21. ^ Dempsey, Andrew. "Kyle Robinson completes switch to Arbroath". extratime.com.
  22. ^ "Strugglers Arbroath & Ayr battle to stalemate" – via www.bbc.com.
  23. ^ "Republic of Ireland - K. Robinson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". ie.soccerway.com.

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