Derby sign experienced defender Robinson on short-term deal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 12:31 · Archive

Championship strugglers Derby County have signed 33-year-old defender Jack Robinson on a three-month deal.

Derby County have signed 33-year-old defender Jack Robinson on a three-month deal. Robinson had been a free agent after leaving Birmingham City by mutual agreement last month. He came through the ranks at Liverpool and has spent most of his career in the Championship, featuring almost 300 times in the second tier, chiefly for Sheffield United.

The Rams are second from bottom in the Championship, winless in their past six games. Derby have been severely hampered by injuries in defence, with Sondre Langas, Matt Clarke, Eiran Cashin, Derry Murkin, Craig Forsyth, Charlie Taylor and Max Johnston all sidelined. Manager John Eustace had just one fit centre-back, Dion Sanderson, before Robinson's arrival. The club's first-choice goalkeeper, Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, is also out injured.

Eustace said Robinson's experience would be valuable given Derby's shortage of defenders. Derbyshire Live reports that Robinson could potentially play when Derby face Sheffield United on Saturday if he proves his fitness during the week, though the BBC reports he is not eligible to play when Derby host Stoke on Saturday afternoon. Robinson had not played since Birmingham's pre-season after his contract was cancelled in early September.

How it is being reported

• John Eustace issues Jack Robinson fitness update amid desperate Derby County situationRobinson could be thrust straight into action when Derby face his former club Sheffield United on Saturday (12:30pm) if he can prove his fitness on the training ground at Moor FarmDerbyshire Live · 19 Oct, 12:03
• Struggling Derby sign experienced defender RobinsonChampionship strugglers Derby County sign experienced defender Jack Robinson on a three-month deal.BBC Derbyshire · 17 Oct, 13:47

In this story: Derby County · Jack Robinson · Birmingham City · Sheffield United · John Eustace · Liverpool · Stoke City

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