Michael Robinson recalled as jovial giant who became hero on pitch and in studio

Michael Robinson’s decades in the spotlight encompassed a combination of goalscoring at club and international level, voicing Disney cartoon characters, and a career as a Spanish-language analyst.
Michael Robinson recalled as jovial giant who became hero on pitch and in studio

STUNNING THE FRENCH: Michael Robinson is beaten to the ball by France goalkeeper Jean Castaneda in an 1982 World Cup qualifier at Lansdowne Road. Robinson, who passed away yesterday, made 24 appearances for the Republic, scoring four goals, one of which came in this famous 3-2 win over the French. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile
STUNNING THE FRENCH: Michael Robinson is beaten to the ball by France goalkeeper Jean Castaneda in an 1982 World Cup qualifier at Lansdowne Road. Robinson, who passed away yesterday, made 24 appearances for the Republic, scoring four goals, one of which came in this famous 3-2 win over the French. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Michael Robinson’s decades in the spotlight encompassed a combination of goalscoring at club and international level, voicing Disney cartoon characters, and a career as a Spanish-language analyst.

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