Aaron Robinson (footballer)

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Aaron Robinson Professional footballer currently playing for *Larne F.C.in Northern Ireland, playing in centre defence Aaron or 'Rabo' as he is better known has shown some increasing pleasing performances. in May 2007 he signed his first professional contract.

Aaron owes his tenacity and determination to his boyhood club, Shankill Juniors Football Club where he was captain for 4 years, He was part of the all conquering 2004 squad that went over 70 games in one season unbeaten, winning the Lisburn Invitational Youth League, Lisburn Invitational Shield, Lisburn Invitational Cup, Belfast Cup (shared with Down & Connor) Blackpool Cup.

[edit] International experience

After his part in the undefeated season, Robinson, along with David Cushley (now of Ballymena United F.C.) were called up from the Shankill Juniors squad to represent Northern Ireland Schoolboys. However many onlookers believe neither were given a fair chance and were played out of position most of the time.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Milk Cup 2004

Aaron represented County Antrim at the 2004 Milk Cup along with other Shankill Juniors' players David Cushley, Daryl Preshaw, Jonathan Townsley. That year Shankill Juniors' had a total of 8 players playing in the Milk Cup, Robinson, Preshaw, Cushley, Townsley all representing Antrim and Alan Morton along with new signings Stuart Cully, William Armstrong and Tim Ritchie representing County Down.