| Name: | Robert Atkinson |
| Nationality: | English |
| Date of Birth: | 29/04/1987 |
| Height: | 6' 1" (185cm) |
| Weight: | 12st 4lbs (78.09kg) |
| Previous | |
| Clubs: | Scarborough, Rochdale, Halifax Town, Barnsley |
| Position: | Defender |
Powerful defender Rob Atkinson completed a permanent switch to Blundell Park in January 2009 after two successful loan spells on the East Coast.
The 22-year-old centre half came through the ranks at Barnsley and has gained experience on loan at Scarborough, Halifax and Rochdale.
Rob is a popular player amongst the supporters and impresses with his aerial ability and reading of the game.
Season 2009 - 10
| Competition | Apps (as sub) |
Goals | Yellow Cards |
Red Cards |
| League | 26 (0) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| League Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career History: | ||||
| Club | Season | Comp. | Apps (as sub) |
Goals |
| Grimsby Town | 2008 - 09 | League | 30 (1) | 2 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| 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 |
