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'Michael was such a whole-hearted player, he gave everything'

Mark Lawrenson has paid special tribute to Michael Robinson after the former Liverpool striker passed away at the age of 61.

Lawrenson and Robinson were teammates for club and country and shared similar career paths before coming together at Anfield.

"It's extremely sad," Lawrenson told Liverpoolfc.com. "Me and Michael go back a long, long way.

"I first came across Michael when he was playing for Blackpool Cricket Club against my cricket club in Preston. I actually got him out one day and I never let him forget that!