Salopian Footballing Legend Robin Trimby celebrates his 90th birthday

Robin Trimby worked at Shrewsbury School between 1958 and 1983. He was housemaster of Oldham's 1972- 1983 and 1st XI Football Coach 1962-1982.

In the 1958/60 football season Robin won three caps playing for England as an amateur and despite many invitations to turn professional he decided to concentrate on revolutionising football coaching at Shrewsbury School. 

1964 was a watershed year when the 1st XI completed a 'grand slam' over five other public schools. Four of that side, including the School Archivist Robin Brooke-Smith, were present at the dinner on Old Salopian Day at which Robin was the guest of honour. Many other footballers and Oldhamites had travelled to be with Robin for the celebration. 

One of Robin's later footballing stars, Peter Worth (M 1965-70 and former Governor) raised a toast to Robin and the current President Ben Duncan (SH ) spoke warmly of his time as 1st XI 'Manager' a title Robin created to help him run the team.

Robin left Shrewsbury in 1983 to become Headmaster of Prestfelde. He can still be seen on the touchline at School on a Wednesday afternoon and was at Stoke for the 1st XI's historic victory in the ESFA cup in May and when they were the runners up in 2023.

Many happy returns Robin from everyone in the Salopian Club!