Matthew Robson (born 29 December 1954) is an English former footballer who played as a centre half in the Football League for Darlington. Robson was born in Easington, County Durham. He began his football career as an apprentice with Sunderland, but never played for their first team. In March 1975, he joined Darlington on loan. He made just one appearance, on 29 March, starting at centre half in a 2–1 defeat away to Crewe Alexandra in the Fourth Division. References 1954 births Living people Sportspeople from Easington, County Durham Footballers from County Durham English footballers Association football defenders Sunderland A.F.C. players Darlington F.C. players English Football League players