Born: Drumcondra, 28 February 1925
Died: Fulham, 17 April 1998
Position: Left back; right back; defensive midfielder
Nationality: Irish
International caps: 8
International goals: 0
Signed: 1 March 1949 from Belfast Celtic
Fulham debut: Fulham 4-4 Bristol Rovers, 20 August 1953
Fulham appearances: 299
Fulham goals: 0
Sold: 19 November 1961 to Yiewsley
Robin Lawler took four years after moving to Fulham from Belfast Celtic in 1949 to establish himself in the first team but became a consistent left back who made 299 first-team appearances in twelve years with the club. Known for his long throw, Lawler was defensively diligent, an excellent reader of the game and a tough tackler. He played in Fulham’s run to the FA Cup semi-finals in 1958 and helped the Whites win promotion to the top flight the following year. He put club before country, otherwise he would have won more than eight international caps for the Republic of Ireland.
