Former Exeter and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mark Robson joined Chartlton from West Ham in 1993 and enjoyed a four-year spell before joining Notts County.
In 2000, however, Robson returned to The Valley as coach in the Academy. He continued in this position until promoted to reserve team coach in May 2006.
Under his coaching, Lloyd Sam, Osei Sankofa, Jamal Campbell-Ryce and Barry Fuller have all gone on to the first team squad, Campbell-Ryce being awarded a full international cap by Jamaica.
On Iain Dowie's arrival in May 2006, Robson was promoted again to the position of "Development Coach", working with both the first and reserve team squads. Six months later, Les Reed was appointed Manager, with Robson being given the title Assistant Head Coach.
Alan Pardew appointed Robson as First Team Coach to work alongside Phil Parkinson. Robson completed his UEFA Pro Licence in the summer of 2007.