Karl Robinson

Football manager and former footballer

English Liverpool, England Virgo

Quick Info

ProfessionFootball manager and former footballer
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth13/09/1980
Age46 years
BirthplaceLiverpool, England
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Karl Robinson

05/11/2026

Bromley appointed Karl Robinson as their first-team manager on a long-term contract, the first time the club has hired a manager who previously worked in the Football League. Robinson succeeded interim manager Byron Webster, and the appointment followed a full recruitment process led by chairman Robin Stanton-Gleaves. Robinson brings a long record of managing in League One, with well over 700 competitive fixtures across the English Football League.

02/06/2026

Salford City confirmed that Karl Robinson left his position as head coach with immediate effect, following a unanimous decision by the club's board and executive team after a review. The club thanked him for his professionalism, integrity and hard work during his time in charge. The club then began the process of appointing a new head coach.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryKarl Joseph Robinson is an English professional football manager and former player. He was head coach of EFL League Two club Salford City from January 2024 until June 2026, and was appointed first-team manager of EFL League One club Bromley in November 2026.

Educational Qualification(s)

Coaching LicenceUEFA Pro Licence

Career

Playing CareerBegan youth career at Everton, then joined the Blackpool youth set-up. Played in non-league and Welsh football, with a senior debut for Caernarfon Town in 1999.
Coaching CareerCoached at the Liverpool youth academy and worked with Blackburn Rovers before joining MK Dons.
Managerial Career
  • Club: Milton Keynes Dons Role: Manager Period: 2010-2016 Notes: Appointed 10/05/2010 at age 29, becoming the youngest manager in the Football League at the time; succeeded Paul Ince, under whom he had been assistant.
  • Club: Charlton Athletic Role: Manager Period: 2016-2018
  • Club: Oxford United Role: Manager Period: 2018-2023
  • Club: Leeds United Role: Assistant Manager Period: 2023
  • Club: Salford City Role: Head Coach Period: 2024-2026
  • Club: Salford City Role: Head Coach Period: 2024-2026 Notes: Left the role on 02/06/2026 by mutual board decision with immediate effect.
  • Club: Bromley Role: First Team Manager Period: 2026-present Notes: Appointed 05/11/2026 on a long-term contract.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Was the youngest manager in the Football League when appointed by MK Dons in 2010.
2. Led MK Dons to fifth place in League One in his first season in charge.
3. In December 2019 he was charged by the Football Association for using abusive language to a match official.

Also born on 13 September

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