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Re: No Rubin, no problem

Thu Jan 01, 2026 11:11 am

worcester_ccfc wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:We were Never a one man Team.

You ask BBM he rates Rubin as one of our best players and so do I.


I still think he's overrated.


Have to agree with you Worcester.

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Thu Jan 01, 2026 11:13 am

worcester_ccfc wrote:
SB 1927 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
Blue since 1981 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:We've been in brilliant form since Rubin got injured.

Yep I really thought we would struggle to create chances without him and am so glad to be wrong

I actually think rubin may struggle to get the 10 role back as Kellyman is looking the real deal but how lucky are we to have 2 players of such ability in the squad


He should struggle to get back to the ten role.

Kellyman is twice the player Rubin could ever dream to be.


Twice the player :laughing6:

2 goals, 0 assists in 14 games. Rubin had better stats in the first month. :sleepy2:


Yep, twice the player.

Fortunately I don't have blinkers on like most do when it comes to Rubin.



Again have to agree with you. If we could make a deal to send Rubin back to Chelsea and we keep kellyman that would be a great deal for us.

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Thu Jan 01, 2026 11:29 am

worcester_ccfc wrote:
SB 1927 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
Blue since 1981 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:We've been in brilliant form since Rubin got injured.

Yep I really thought we would struggle to create chances without him and am so glad to be wrong

I actually think rubin may struggle to get the 10 role back as Kellyman is looking the real deal but how lucky are we to have 2 players of such ability in the squad


He should struggle to get back to the ten role.

Kellyman is twice the player Rubin could ever dream to be.


Twice the player :laughing6:

2 goals, 0 assists in 14 games. Rubin had better stats in the first month. :sleepy2:


Yep, twice the player.

Fortunately I don't have blinkers on like most do when it comes to Rubin.


This season, it can't be attributed to performances. Some seem to just not like Rubin. Odd.

Rubin has literally scored and assisted more. Kellyman is on par with NG, not the top performers.

Rubin straight back in at 10, Kellyman out on the wing unless he gets more goals than our right back who's only recenty got minutes....

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Thu Jan 01, 2026 12:41 pm

I think Rubin Colwill was having a good season and was often influential in our performances.
Others have stepped in and done an equally good job to replace him in that number 10 role, but I still say we would be stronger with him as a part of our squad, if not part of the starting eleven.
Put it this way, having him match fit would improve our chances of promotion, so I can't agree with the negatives being suggested here!

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Thu Jan 01, 2026 1:29 pm

MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:I think Rubin Colwill was having a good season and was often influential in our performances.
Others have stepped in and done an equally good job to replace him in that number 10 role, but I still say we would be stronger with him as a part of our squad, if not part of the starting eleven.
Put it this way, having him match fit would improve our chances of promotion, so I can't agree with the negatives being suggested here!

Totally agree mate :thumbup:

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Thu Jan 01, 2026 7:04 pm

I can’t believe the hype about Kellyman and I believe it’s Rubin who’s twice the player.

Kellyman’s had about two decent games and was piss poor today.

Yes, he’s improving and I think he’ll get better but I wouldn’t be too bothered if he moved on.

The Wycombe player, Onyedinma, was twice the player Kellyman was today.

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Thu Jan 01, 2026 9:09 pm

OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:I can’t believe the hype about Kellyman and I believe it’s Rubin who’s twice the player.

Kellyman’s had about two decent games and was piss poor today.

Yes, he’s improving and I think he’ll get better but I wouldn’t be too bothered if he moved on.

The Wycombe player, Onyedinma, was twice the player Kellyman was today.

I tend to agree; Rubin was making this season a good one for him and the team

I can see the ‘gaps’ in his game on (increasingly less) occasion, but boy, we could have done with him out there today!

Thankfully, we do have players who can cover nowadays, but that doesn’t mean Rubin’s ‘value’ when fit should be demeaned

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Thu Jan 01, 2026 9:27 pm

I don't think we've missed him Kellyman has been a fine replacement 10, however we win that game today if rubin plays I'm almost certain of it

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Thu Jan 01, 2026 9:49 pm

OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:I can’t believe the hype about Kellyman and I believe it’s Rubin who’s twice the player.

Kellyman’s had about two decent games and was piss poor today.

Yes, he’s improving and I think he’ll get better but I wouldn’t be too bothered if he moved on.

The Wycombe player, Onyedinma, was twice the player Kellyman was today.


I would 100% sell Rubin and keep Kellyman if it came down to it.

If there's a half decent offer for Rubin then we should take the money and run.

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Thu Jan 01, 2026 10:09 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:I can’t believe the hype about Kellyman and I believe it’s Rubin who’s twice the player.

Kellyman’s had about two decent games and was piss poor today.

Yes, he’s improving and I think he’ll get better but I wouldn’t be too bothered if he moved on.

The Wycombe player, Onyedinma, was twice the player Kellyman was today.


I would 100% sell Rubin and keep Kellyman if it came down to it.

If there's a half decent offer for Rubin then we should take the money and run.


It's far too early to rank Kellyman he has played one 90min first team game in his career !!! Kpacio has played more. Both were terrible today, but they are kids learning their craft, everything is potential.

No need to fret over selling Rubin for Kellyman he probably earns multiples if Rubins salary

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 12:23 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:
SB 1927 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
Blue since 1981 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:We've been in brilliant form since Rubin got injured.

Yep I really thought we would struggle to create chances without him and am so glad to be wrong

I actually think rubin may struggle to get the 10 role back as Kellyman is looking the real deal but how lucky are we to have 2 players of such ability in the squad


He should struggle to get back to the ten role.

Kellyman is twice the player Rubin could ever dream to be.


Twice the player :laughing6:

2 goals, 0 assists in 14 games. Rubin had better stats in the first month. :sleepy2:


Yep, twice the player.

Fortunately I don't have blinkers on like most do when it comes to Rubin.


Does BBM have blinkers on too, because he seems to rate him

For someone who's always so positive this seems like a very negative post

I don't get why you're so against rubin this season up until last season I would agree with you but this season he has stepped up,
He must be gutted that he's likely going to miss the rest of the season but you seem over the moon about it

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 1:48 pm

Can’t believe the hate for the player we should be building our team around. Seems to be the cool and edgy thing to not rate Colwill. How anyone can watch Kellyman v Wycombe and not want Rubins quality ahead of him is being duped by the price tag that he came along with.

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 1:56 pm

Underhill1927 wrote:Can’t believe the hate for the player we should be building our team around. Seems to be the cool and edgy thing to not rate Colwill. How anyone can watch Kellyman v Wycombe and not want Rubins quality ahead of him is being duped by the price tag that he came along with.


I agree

Even BBM seems to prefer rubin at number 10 to Kellyman there's a reason BBM wouldn't drop colwill when he was fit because he sees how valuable he is to the team

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 2:49 pm

Underhill1927 wrote:Can’t believe the hate for the player we should be building our team around. Seems to be the cool and edgy thing to not rate Colwill. How anyone can watch Kellyman v Wycombe and not want Rubins quality ahead of him is being duped by the price tag that he came along with.



Simon,


Ned absolutely can’t stand Rubin, but loves Osho :lol:

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 3:09 pm

I don't understand the negativity around certain players, surely we should back every player who pulls on the blue shirt and want them to set the league on fire, I'm just happy we have so many talented players in our squad

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 3:20 pm

Underhill1927 wrote:Can’t believe the hate for the player we should be building our team around. Seems to be the cool and edgy thing to not rate Colwill. How anyone can watch Kellyman v Wycombe and not want Rubins quality ahead of him is being duped by the price tag that he came along with.

Well said :thumbup: Rubin is a quality player and once match fit will be one of the first names on the teamsheet.

There have been many games lately where we have missed his creativity and vision and maybe he would have been the difference against Lincoln and Wycombe.

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 3:36 pm

Here's hoping Rubin scores a worldie to take us back up to the Championship.

It will be Osho (assisted by Kellyman) now, you watch!

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 3:56 pm

Forever Blue wrote:
Underhill1927 wrote:Can’t believe the hate for the player we should be building our team around. Seems to be the cool and edgy thing to not rate Colwill. How anyone can watch Kellyman v Wycombe and not want Rubins quality ahead of him is being duped by the price tag that he came along with.



Simon,


Ned absolutely can’t stand Rubin, but loves Osho :lol:


Haha Ned have you had a bang on the head? You usually talk sense lol

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 6:17 pm

Underhill1927 wrote:Can’t believe the hate for the player we should be building our team around. Seems to be the cool and edgy thing to not rate Colwill. How anyone can watch Kellyman v Wycombe and not want Rubins quality ahead of him is being duped by the price tag that he came along with.


Why would we build a team around a player that’s done nothing consistently at championship level? Unless we planning to stay in league one a league where rubin has seemed to have found his level. I would say it seems the cool and edgy thing to do to back Ruben regardless of his way below expected performances. Hes not even from Cardiff.

But like I said about Murphy he can only play who’s put in front of him and this season he’s done well is it because this is the season he come into his own and would have happened in the championship or is it because the standard is so much lower?

Who knows I certainly don’t but we will find out this time next year if he has what it takes at championship level.

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 6:21 pm

He's always had the ability but no consistency which he seemed to have sorted this season until his injury.

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 6:32 pm

Underhill1927 wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:
Underhill1927 wrote:Can’t believe the hate for the player we should be building our team around. Seems to be the cool and edgy thing to not rate Colwill. How anyone can watch Kellyman v Wycombe and not want Rubins quality ahead of him is being duped by the price tag that he came along with.



Simon,


Ned absolutely can’t stand Rubin, but loves Osho :lol:


Haha Ned have you had a bang on the head? You usually talk sense lol


Annis is right to be fair, I've never been a fan of Rubin. Not seen anything this season to change my mind.

He's had a few okay games but a lot of terrible games.

We are better without him in my opinion. If there's a half decent offer in the summer then we should take it.

He'd probably be very poor in the Championship IF we get there.

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 6:43 pm

Welshman in CA wrote:He's always had the ability but no consistency which he seemed to have sorted this season until his injury.


I suspect it more the big drop in standard that’s sorted it rather than him. We will find out for sure in 12 months though.

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 7:55 pm

Bbm and kellyman have found their level too then

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 8:00 pm

froggy1927 wrote:Bbm and kellyman have found their level too then


No they have a high ceiling.

Rubin is overrated and should be sold at the end of the season because he's nowhere near Championship standard.

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 8:07 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:
froggy1927 wrote:Bbm and kellyman have found their level too then


No they have a high ceiling.

Rubin is overrated and should be sold at the end of the season because he's nowhere near Championship standard.


Seriously what are you on about?

By your logic the whole team will have to be changed if we go up because none of them did well in the championship that's why we are league one

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 8:33 pm

froggy1927 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
froggy1927 wrote:Bbm and kellyman have found their level too then


No they have a high ceiling.

Rubin is overrated and should be sold at the end of the season because he's nowhere near Championship standard.


Seriously what are you on about?

By your logic the whole team will have to be changed if we go up because none of them did well in the championship that's why we are league one


No because they are good enough and Rubin just isn't.

Re: No Rubin, no problem

Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:03 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:
froggy1927 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
froggy1927 wrote:Bbm and kellyman have found their level too then


No they have a high ceiling.

Rubin is overrated and should be sold at the end of the season because he's nowhere near Championship standard.


Seriously what are you on about?

By your logic the whole team will have to be changed if we go up because none of them did well in the championship that's why we are league one


No because they are good enough and Rubin just isn't.


Well if that's you're opinion fair enough
but I definitely don't agree with that I feel under bbm he will do well in the championship