Rovers sign England keeper Robinson
Saturday, July 26, 2008
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Tottenham Hotspur FC keeper Paul Robinson has joined Blackburn Rovers FC for €4.5m, paving the way for Brad Friedel to join Premier League rivals Aston Villa FC.
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Goalkeeping merry-go-round
The 28-year-old Robinson, capped 41 times for England, has signed a five-year contract at Ewood Park, with his place at White Hart Lane likely to be filled by Heurelho Gomes, a new signing from PSV Eindhoven. Robinson's arrival will probably signal the end of Friedel's career with Rovers, with the United States goalkeeper, 37, having been given permission to talk terms with Villa. Tottenham will compete in the first round of the UEFA Cup as English League Cup winners.