A boyhood Reds supporter, Robinson joined the club from Brighton and Hove Albion in August 1983 following previous spells at Preston North End – where he began to make his name – and Manchester City.
Recruited to provide back-up to Ian Rush, he clocked up 42 appearances in his first season as Joe Fagan led the side to an historic treble of league title, European Cup and League Cup.
After debuting in the Charity Shield at Wembley, the striker opened his goalscoring account on his 10th outing with a brace against Odense at Anfield and netted a hat-trick in the league at West Ham United two weeks later.