UPDATE: Robinson confirmed a Linfield player in contract confusion

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By Q Radio Sport

An astonishing story has developed overnight in Irish League football.

It's after top clubs Linfield and Crusaders both claimed to have signed the same player - Josh Robinson.

The defender, who is 24 today, is returning to Northern Ireland after a spell with English non-league side York City.

The Irish FA has confirmed Robinson is now a Linfield player.

Danske Bank Premiership champions Linfield tweeted late last night the former Rangers player had agreed to join them on a three-year contract.

Here's the Blues' statement, quoting manager David Healy -

"I'm delighted to be able to advise our supporters that Josh Robinson has tonight agreed to join Linfield on a 3 year contract.

"Josh is a player who I've admired and have been keen to bring to the club to increase the competition levels within our squad.

"Josh is coming home from York City and his addition will add real quality to our squad.

"I know our supporters will give Josh a warm welcome to the club and I am looking forward to working with him, as we continue our preparations for the competitive season which got off to a winning start last night."

There's been quite a reaction on Twitter including a hashtag for the controversy - #WhoSignedJR?

Fans are now asking questions like did Robinson change his mind, if he goes to Windsor will Linfield have to pay a fee and might the football authorities here have to be called in to sort out the mess?

Before news of the tug-of-war broke, Crusaders scored an impressive 3-1 victory in their Europa League first round, first leg qualifier at Seaview against Latvian team FK Liepaja.

The goals were scored by Philip Lowry, Michael Carvill and man of the match Jordan Owens...

Owens says the summer signings fitted in well...

The other local teams in the Europa League all lost away from home.

Ballymena United went down 3-0 to Odds BK, Coleraine were also in Norway and crashed to a 7-0 defeat against FK Haugesund while FC Midtjylland beat Derry City 6-1 in Denmark.

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