Leeds United sign Paul Robinson on loan from Bolton

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Paul Robinson joins Leeds United on loan

Leeds United have signed defender Paul Robinson on loan from Bolton.

The 33-year-old left-sided player moves to Elland Road on an initial loan deal that expires on 9 April.

Robinson has played 76 times for Wanderers, with 20 of those appearances coming this season.

Leeds boss Neil Warnock told the club website:, external "Paul is a player I have had my eye on for a couple of weeks. This gives us a chance to have a look at him with a view to next season."

Robinson started his career as a Watford trainee and signed for West Brom in 2003 before switching to Bolton on loan in 2009, external and then making his move to the Reebok permanent the following year in a £1m deal.

He is Warnock's second signing, following the arrival of Danny Webber on loan, and goes into the squad to face Hull on Tuesday night.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle described Robinson as a "thoroughly model professional", external who "naturally has been frustrated at not playing".

He added: "This move keeps him match sharp and Leeds will benefit from his considerable top-flight experience."