No 'nightmare' life for hard-working Robinson

Stephen Robinson

UNITED boss Jose Mourinho spoke of his sadness at not being able to enjoy Manchester's restaurant scene this week.

And Stephen Robinson (pictured) has a similar problem - though in the Athletic manager's case, it's more down to a lack of opportunity, rather than a fear of being hassled by the paparazzi.

Robinson currently lives in an apartment at Salford Quays, while his family remain based in Belfast.

As far as his lifestyle goes, though, he says there is no Mourinho-style 'nightmare' . . . Unless you count the queues on sporadic shopping trips.

"I haven't actually seen much of Manchester at all! There has been some time spent in the Trafford Centre, but mainly it's just a place to sleep after work," Robinson said.

"I have had no problems here at all. But most of my time is spent at the club, where we work very long hours."