Matthew Henry Robson (1887 – after 1919) was an English professional

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who made 121 appearances in the Football League playing for Lincoln City. He played as a wing half. Robson was born in Eighton Banks,

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, which was then in

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. He began his football career with Washington United and Wallsend Park Villa in his native north-east of England, before joining Football League Second Division club Lincoln City. He made his debut in a goalless draw at home to Grimsby Town in September 1909, and remained with the club until the First World War interrupted competitive football. After the war, he played for

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and Boston Town.

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1887 births Year of death missing Footballers from Gateshead English men's footballers Men's association football wing halves Washington United F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Scunthorpe United F.C. players Boston Town F.C. (1920s) players English Football League players Date of birth missing Place of death missing {{England-footy-midfielder-1880s-stub