About Robin Lawler
Lived 1925 – 1988 (aged 62). Robin Lawler was an Irish association football player.
Joseph "Robin" Lawler (20 August 1925 – 17 April 1998) was an Irish professional footballer.
Career From Dublin, he began his career with Home Farm. He later played with Distillery F.C., Drumcondra and Transport, as well as for Drums in the FAI Cup win against Shamrock Rovers in 1946. Later he played for Belfast Celtic, with whom he won Irish Cup and league honours.
Subsequently, he moved to Fulham and played at half back on a team that included the England inside forward Johnny Haynes, Ron Greenwood and Jimmy Hill. He played 281 times for Fulham from 1949 until 1962. He won the first of his eight Ireland caps in a 4–0 win over Austria at Dalymount Park in March 1953. Lawler was known for possessing an extremely long throw-in.
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Who was Robin Lawler?
Irish footballer (1925-1988)
When was Robin Lawler born?
Robin Lawler was born on 28 August 1925.
When did Robin Lawler die?
Robin Lawler died on 17 April 1988.
What was Robin Lawler's occupation?
Robin Lawler was an association football player.
What nationality was Robin Lawler?
Robin Lawler was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robin Lawler. https://biography.guide/robin-lawler/
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