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Former Tranmere Rovers midfielder Andy Robinson says he expects to "call it a day" on his playing career after parting company with Shrewsbury Town.

Rock-Ferry-born Robinson, 35, one of the most popular players to wear a Rovers shirt in recent years, played more than 380 games for Swansea City, Leeds United, Tranmere and Shrewsbury between 2002 and 2015.

His second spell with Rovers, which began as loan from Leeds in 2010, saw him make 107 appearances for his home town club, scoring 19 goals.

Released by Tranmere towards the end of last season, he signed a one year contract with Shrewsbury in the summer but played only three games before a knee injury forced him onto the sidelines.

Former team-mates quickly sent messages of support to Robinson after he said he would "probably call it a day" as a player.

Tranmere full-back Danny Holmes tweeted: "Was a pleasure to play with you Robbo."

Aaron Cresswell, now with West Ham, said: "Enjoy your retirement!"

Retired striker Ian Thomas-Moore said: "All the best in your retirement. Great to have the pleasure of playing in the same team."

Other professionals, including Ash Taylor, David Buchanan, Jake Cassidy and Haworth, made similar comments.

Robinson was a late arrival to the professional ranks. His talent was spotted by Tranmere scouts while playing for Cammell Laird and he was given a "trial season" at Prenton Park in 2002/03.

Robinson played only one senior game but at the end of the campaign he was snapped up by Swansea manager Brian Flynn.

The attacking midfielder developed his game in south Wales, helping the Swans win two promotions to reach the Championship.

Success earned him a move to Leeds United, which was less successful in terms of first team appearances.

Leeds agreed to allow Robinson to join Tranmere on loan towards the end of the 2009/10 season. Robinson's wages were paid for by supporters under the "Les Aid" initiative by the Tranmere Rovers Supporters Trust.

Robinson repaid the fans and manager Les Parry with a goal against Millwall that helped Tranmere win the battle against relegation from League One.

Another loan spell, followed by a permanent transfer, followed. He became one of the creative drivers of the Tranmere team.

Robinson was not just a big player on the pitch for Parry and later Ronnie Moore, he was also a big personality in the dressing room.

Among fans he enjoyed the nick-name "King of Rock Ferry."

However, Robinson had to battle fitness issues as the years went on and was not able to play as many games as he wanted

He played only one Tranmere game after January 2014 and left the club by mutual consent in April the same year.

Mick Horton, Tranmere's football operations director at the time said: “Andy has been a fantastic player for the club."

Robinson secured a one year contract with Shrewsbury last summer

and played three games for Micky Mellon's team in August.

However, fitness problems kept Robinson out of the frame after that and in December he was given time away from the Greenhous Meadow to decide on his future.