One of his brothers , Neil , became a professional footballer for Everton , Swansea City and Grimsby Town .
Born in Liverpool , Merseyside , to James and Ethel Robinson , Robinson is one of seven children from a working - class background .
One of Robinson 's brothers , Neil , became a professional footballer for Everton , Swansea City and Grimsby Town .
Born in Liverpool , Merseyside , to James and Ethel Robinson , Robinson is one of seven children from a working - class background .