Third Spells At Sunderland and Carlisle
Robson is perhaps most fondly remembered by the Sunderland fans for the great rescue act on the last day of the 1983–84 season at Leicester. Recalled to lead the front line at the age of 38 years and 182 days, the Bald Assassin scored his last ever goal for Sunderland in a 2–0 win that saved the team from relegation. In his three stays at the club he amassed 174 appearances (10 from the bench) and 67 goals. He also managed the club as caretaker for a single game in 1984 following the sacking of Alan Durban.
He finished his Football League career with a third spell at Carlisle, and in total he made 674 Football League appearances and scored 265 goals.
Robson briefly played for non-league Gateshead after leaving Carlisle, scoring one goal during his stint at the club in 1985–86.
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