| Name: | Robert Atkinson |
| Nationality: | English |
| Date of Birth: | 29/04/1987 |
| Height: | 6' 1" (185cm) |
| Weight: | 12st 4lbs (78.09kg) |
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| Clubs: | Scarborough, Rochdale, Halifax Town, Barnsley |
| Position: | Defender |
GTFC Debut: 24.11.07 away v Barnet, League Two, W0-3
Powerful defender Rob Atkinson rejoined the Mariners on loan in October.
The Barnsley centre half spent a highly successful loan spell at Blundell Park last season, helping the club to the Johnstone's Paint Trophy in the process.
The 21-year-old is a commanding presence in the air and has tremendous positional sense. Rob has also gained experience from loan spells at Scarborough, Halifax and Rochdale. Rob completed a permanent move to Blundell Park in January 2009.
Season 2008 - 09
| Competition | Apps (as sub) |
Goals | Yellow Cards |
Red Cards |
| League | 30 (1) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career History: | ||||
| Club | Season | Comp. | Apps (as sub) |
Goals |
| Grimsby Town | 2007 - 08 | League | 24 (0) | 1 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| Rochdale | 2007 - 08 | League | 0 (2) | 0 |
| Halifax Town | 2006 - 07 | League | 4 (0) | 2 |
| Barnsley | 2006 - 07 | League | 6 (0) | 0 |
| FA Cup | 2 (0) | 0 | ||
| Scarborough | 2005 - 06 | League | 20 (2) | 0 |
| Barnsley | 2004 - 05 | League | 0 (1) | 0 |
| Barnsley | 2003 - 04 | League | 0 (1) | 0 |
