Jeremiah Robinson

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Jeremiah Robinson was an Irish soccer player during the 1920s and 1930s. He was also known as "Sam".

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Robinson was a tough defender during this era in the League of Ireland and was part of the Bohemians team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland, FAI Cup, Shield and Leinster Senior Cup. [1]

He won 2 full international caps for the Irish Free State, making his debut against Belgium in 1928.

He was the brother of fellow Bohemian, Christy.

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References

  1. Bohemian FC match programme, Vol. 53, no. 17