Mark Robins
| Date of birth | 22 December 1969 |
| Place of birth | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Forward |
Mark Robins, a reserve striker, became Manchester United's talisman during 1989-90 scoring some crucial goals which many feel kept Alex Ferguson in the job, particularly in the run to win the FA Cup.
Whether that assertion was true or not cannot be said, but Mark will always carry that tag.
Regrettably, he could not establish himself as first choice, moving on to be a successful goal scorer wherever he played.
Later a promising manager, he chose to move to Rotherham United in the 2000 close season when he could have stayed at Walsall and had a superb season for the Millers, registering his best-ever scoring return as he topped 20 goals for the first time in a lengthy career.
Mark was made available for transfer by Rotherham United in October 2003.
After a brief spell at Sheffield Wednesday, he announced his retirement at the end of the 2003-04 season.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 23 Dec 1986 | 14 Aug 1992 | |
| Norwich City | 14 Aug 1992 | 16 Jan 1995 | |
| Leicester City | 16 Jan 1995 | 15 Jan 1998 | |
| FC Kobenhavn | 01 Oct 1996 | 01 Dec 1996 | L |
| Reading | 29 Aug 1997 | 21 Sep 1997 | L |
| CD Ourense | 15 Jan 1998 | 01 Jul 1998 | |
| Panionios | 01 Jul 1998 | 25 Mar 1999 | |
| Manchester City | 25 Mar 1999 | 05 Aug 1999 | |
| Walsall | 05 Aug 1999 | 25 Jul 2000 | |
| Rotherham United | 25 Jul 2000 | 05 Nov 2003 | |
| Bristol City | 17 Feb 2003 | 20 Mar 2003 | L |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 05 Nov 2003 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Burton Albion | 05 Jul 2004 | 31 Jan 2005 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-89 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1988-89 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1988-89 | Manchester United | League Division One | 1 | 9 |
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| 1989-90 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | 3 |
3 |
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| 1989-90 | Manchester United | League Division One | 10 | 7 |
7 |
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| 1990-91 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 |
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| 1990-91 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1990-91 | Manchester United | League Division One | 7 | 12 |
4 |
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| 1990-91 | Manchester United | Rumbelows League Cup | 3 |
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| 1990-91 | Manchester United | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1991-92 | Manchester United | League Cup | 3 |
2 |
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| 1991-92 | Manchester United | League Division One | 1 | 1 |
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| 1991-92 | Manchester United | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1992-93 | Norwich City | Premier League | 34 | 3 |
15 |
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| 1993-94 | Norwich City | Premier League | 9 | 4 |
1 |
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| 1994-95 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Leicester City | Premier League | 16 | 1 |
5 |
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| 1994-95 | Norwich City | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Norwich City | Premier League | 14 | 3 |
4 |
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| 1995-96 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Leicester City | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
4 |
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| 1995-96 | Leicester City | League Division 1 | 19 | 12 |
6 |
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| 1995-96 | Leicester City | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Leicester City | League Cup | 3 | 3 |
1 |
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| 1996-97 | Leicester City | Premier League | 5 | 3 |
1 |
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| 1999-00 | Walsall | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Rotherham United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Rotherham United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Rotherham United | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Rotherham United | League Division 2 | 42 | 24 |
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| 2001-02 | Rotherham United | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Rotherham United | League Division 1 | 34 | 7 |
15 |
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| 2002-03 | Bristol City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2002-03 | Bristol City | League Division 2 | 6 | 4 |
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| 2002-03 | Rotherham United | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Rotherham United | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2002-03 | Rotherham United | League Division 1 | 6 | 9 |
5 |
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| 2003-04 | Rotherham United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Rotherham United | League Division 1 | 2 | 7 |
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| 2003-04 | Sheffield Wednesday | LDV Vans Trophy | 3 | 4 |
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| 2003-04 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Division 2 | 14 | 1 |
3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2000 | Rotherham United v Walsall | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Aug 2000 | Colchester United v Rotherham United | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Rotherham United v Barnsley | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Rotherham United v Bury | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Bristol City v Rotherham United | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Rotherham United v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Barnsley v Rotherham United | L |
3-2 Agg: 4-2 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Cambridge United v Rotherham United | L | 6-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Wrexham v Rotherham United | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Rotherham United v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Rotherham United v Reading | L | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Rotherham United v Oxford United | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Rotherham United v Swansea City | W | 4-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Northampton Town v Rotherham United | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Rotherham United v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Brentford v Rotherham United | W | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Wrexham v Rotherham United | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Rotherham United v Peterborough United | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Rotherham United v Millwall | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Rotherham United v Chesterfield | L | 3-4 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Rotherham United v Northampton Town | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Swindon Town v Rotherham United | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Dec 2000 | Port Vale v Rotherham United | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Rotherham United v Notts County | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Bury v Rotherham United | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Liverpool v Rotherham United | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Rotherham United v Bristol City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Notts County v Rotherham United | L | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Jan 2001 | Walsall v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Rotherham United v Port Vale | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Rotherham United v Cambridge United | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Rotherham United v Wrexham | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Rotherham United v Stoke City | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Feb 2001 | Rotherham United v Colchester United | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Reading v Rotherham United | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Rotherham United v AFC Bournemouth | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Oldham Athletic v Rotherham United | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Rotherham United v Bristol Rovers | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Mar 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Rotherham United | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Oxford United v Rotherham United | L | 4-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Rotherham United v Swindon Town | W | 4-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Millwall v Rotherham United | L | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Swansea City v Rotherham United | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Rotherham United v Northampton Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Rotherham United | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Luton Town v Rotherham United | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Rotherham United v Brentford | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Peterborough United v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Rotherham United v Crystal Palace | L | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Watford v Rotherham United | L | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Aug 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Rotherham United | W | 0-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 23 Aug 2001 | Rotherham United v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Barnsley v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Burnley v Rotherham United | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Sep 2001 | Rotherham United v Bradford City | L | 0-4 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Rotherham United v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Sep 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Rotherham United | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Gillingham v Rotherham United | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Rotherham United v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Rotherham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Oct 2001 | Grimsby Town v Rotherham United | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | Rotherham United v Portsmouth | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Oct 2001 | Rotherham United v Coventry City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Stockport County v Rotherham United | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Walsall v Rotherham United | L | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Rotherham United v Wimbledon | W | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Rotherham United v Crewe Alexandra | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Nov 2001 | Birmingham City v Rotherham United | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Nov 2001 | Millwall v Rotherham United | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Rotherham United v West Bromwich Albion | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Manchester City v Rotherham United | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Rotherham United v Walsall | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Bradford City v Rotherham United | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Rotherham United v Preston North End | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Sheffield United v Rotherham United | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Rotherham United v Watford | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Rotherham United v Grimsby Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Rotherham United | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Feb 2002 | Coventry City v Rotherham United | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Rotherham United v Stockport County | W | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Feb 2002 | Rotherham United v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Portsmouth v Rotherham United | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Sheffield Wednesday v Rotherham United | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Rotherham United v Gillingham | W | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Rotherham United v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Norwich City v Rotherham United | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Preston North End v Rotherham United | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Rotherham United v Bradford City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Wimbledon v Rotherham United | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Rotherham United v Millwall | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Rotherham United | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Millwall v Rotherham United | W | 0-6 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Bradford City v Rotherham United | L | 4-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Rotherham United v Reading | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Rotherham United v Carlisle United | W | 3-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Nottingham Forest v Rotherham United | L | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Oct 2002 | Rotherham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 4-4 (4-2) | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Grimsby Town v Rotherham United | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Leicester City v Rotherham United | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Dec 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Rotherham United | L | 4-0 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Preston North End v Rotherham United | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Rotherham United v Millwall | L | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Rotherham United v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Rotherham United v Wimbledon | L | 0-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Jan 2003 | Norwich City v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Rotherham United v Wimbledon | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Apr 2003 | Stoke City v Rotherham United | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Rotherham United v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Rotherham United v Ipswich Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 May 2003 | Rotherham United v Nottingham Forest | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Rotherham United v Cardiff City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Norwich City v Rotherham United | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Rotherham United v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Rotherham United v Crewe Alexandra | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Sep 2003 | Rotherham United v Colchester United | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 30 Sep 2003 | Rotherham United v Stoke City | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Rotherham United v West Bromwich Albion | L | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Nov 2003 | Rotherham United v Wimbledon | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Rotherham United v Walsall | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Dec 2003 | Rotherham United v Coventry City | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1989-90 | England | Toulon Under-21 | 4 | 6 |
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| 1990-91 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 1990 | Portugal v England | L | 1-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 23 May 1990 | France v England | W | 3-7 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 25 May 1990 | England v USSR | W | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 27 May 1990 | England v Czechoslovakia | W | 2-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Final |
| 11 Sep 1990 | England v Hungary | W | 3-1 | Under-21 | |
| 16 Oct 1990 | England v Poland | L | 0-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.