Paul Robinson has revealed his desire to resurrect his career at Aston Villa according to sources close to the out-of-favour Tottenham goalkeeper.
Robinson's hopes of playing a part at White Hart Lane next season have further diminished with the imminent £7million capture of Heurelho Gomes from PSV Eindhoven.
Martin O'Neill is understood to be weighing up whether to make a firm move for Robinson although, contrary to reports, no bid has been made and talks have still to take place.
And Robinson believes O'Neill is the kind of manager who can bring the best out of him and help get his career back on track.
He came close to joining Villa under previous manager David O'Leary before making the switch from Leeds to Spurs four years ago.
Now the 28-year-old would jump at the chance of a move to the midlands club who finished sixth in the Barclays Premier League last season.
Robinson began last season as the England number one but lost his place to David James and similarly fell out of favour with Juande Ramos at White Hart Lane.
A source close to the player said: "Paul would welcome the opportunity to move to a club like Aston Villa.
"He believes Martin O'Neill can help to bring the best out of him. He realises his chances of playing regularly at Tottenham look unlikely.
"He feels such a move would help to resurrect his career."
O'Neill has also checked on Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc and Wolves stopper Wayne Hennessey but Robinson is looking likely to be his preferred choice at around £5million.
O'Neill has to strengthen in that department after Thomas Sorensen's contract was not extended and Scott Carson returned to Liverpool after a season-long loan.
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Robinson is a great keeper sometimes. Villa are a good side so this is a decent side.
robbo needs a boost to his confidence but wont get it at villa, he needs a smaller club where even when he is out of form he is first choice keeper. when he gets a regular game with lots of tough shots against him, that is when he will show his worth. he was good for spurs but he is getting past it now. he should die out his career in style not going to villa park and being left on the bench.
Robbo needs a kick, he was a world class keeper its just his confidence I think its a good move. COME ON ROBBO
Cant believe that either re Carson.As he is an up & coming England keeper.Not a jittery mess like Robinson....your over the hill @ 28 Robo,put your feet up & put more weight on.Second thoughts you have already done that,sorry
cant believe they didnt try harder to sign carson! good luck with robbo villa, your gonna need it.
cant believe they didnt try harder to sign carson! good luck with robbo villa, your gonna need it.
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