Paul Robinson (footballer, born 1979)

Paul William Robinson (born 15 October 1979) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Championship club Burnley. He is a former England international, earning 41 caps between 2003 and 2007.

He joined Leeds United at 16 years of age, becoming professional aged 18, and made 119 appearances for the club, 95 of which were in league matches, and scored a goal in a League Cup tie. He also was voted Leeds United's Player of the Year in 2003 by the supporter's club. In 2004, following Leeds' relegation from the Premier League into the Football League Championship, he moved to Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. He played in 175 matches for Tottenham, including 137 Premier League games, and scored another goal (this time in a Premier League match, whilst he also won the 2008 League Cup with the club). He was signed by Blackburn Rovers in 2008, being voted the Blackburn Rovers Player of the Year in 2011 by the supporters' club.

He made his full international debut in a 3–1 friendly defeat against Australia on 12 February 2003. His competitive international debut came a year later in a 2–1 victory over Poland, during a qualification match for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. 25 of his 41 appearances came in competitive internationals, with his last cap coming in a 2–1 defeat to Russia on 17 October 2007. He retired from international football on 8 August 2010.