Robinson Set For Hartlepool Move?
By Matthew Jones
July 22 2003
Paul Robinson - who as you might remember- famously replaced Alan Shearer during Ruud Gullit's time as Newcastle manager, and has now been freed by Wimbledon. By Gullit replacing Alan Shearer with Robinson, he earned himself the sack.
Former Newcastle United striker Paul Robinson is is currently in training with Hartlepool United this week in the hope of securing a permanent contract at the club, who have recently been promoted to Division 2.
Robinson, as you might remember, famously replaced Alan Shearer during Ruud Gullit's time as Newcastle manager. He has now been freed by Wimbledon.
Paul Robinson and former Darlington and Northampton defender, Richard Hope, are hoping to impress Hartlepool boss Neale Cooper.
And, as TEAMTALK.COM said, "Gullit's decision to pick Robinson ahead of Shearer for the derby clash with Sunderland in August 1999 is cited by many as the moment when the Dutchman earned himself the sack at St James' Park."
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