Former Liverpool CEO Robinson dies
The former chief executive of Liverpool Football Club, Peter Robinson, died today at the age of 86, after contributing to the global fame of the Reds for 35 years between 1965 and 2000.
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of former club secretary and chief executive Peter Robinson," the club said in a statement.
Robinson served as club secretary before taking over as CEO starting in 1992, and contributed to the development of the club's performance alongside Chairman John Smith, allowing coaches, notably Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan and Kenny Dalglish to focus on matches and players. .
Robinson was at the club from 1965 to 2000, during which time the Reds won 29 titles, including 12 league titles and four European Cups.
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann was one of the first to mourn Robinson, tweeting, "Really sad news, a special man has left us. Liverpool would not have been where he is without him. We will miss him greatly."
Also, another former Liverpool player, Dane Jan Molby wrote, "Liverpool won 29 major titles while Peter was tying the strings upstairs. Rest in peace."
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