Jack Robinson signs with Burnley, following his father's legacy

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Jack Robinson signs with Burnley, following his father's legacy
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Jack Robinson, the son of former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, has signed a 12-month contract with Burnley after completing his scholarship at Bradford City. The 18-year-old goalkeeper will join Burnley's under-21 team and aims to carve out his own path in football. Jack expressed excitement about the opportunity and noted the club's strong development program. Having played key roles for Bradford's youth squads, he is set to transition to senior football. Clarets academy manager Chris Casper praised Jack's qualities and potential for improvement.

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  • Jack Robinson signs with Burnley after a successful trial.
  • The 18-year-old goalkeeper was previously with Bradford City.
  • Robinson looks to establish his own identity in the sport.
  • Clarets academy manager highlights his potential for growth.
  • Jack captained Bradford's youth side to the FA Youth Cup third round.
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  • 2:20 PMYahoo SportsRobinson follows in father Paul's footsteps
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Jack Robinson, son of former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, is getting ready for his first season at Burnley.

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