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ROBINSON TODAY?

Sat Mar 21, 2026 8:45 pm

Looked like he either has lost his hunger or lost interest,
he hardly got involved ,he knows he is out the door if we are promoted just wondering if he has upset the dressing room again he did a while back ,it's a shame as when he had a run he was on fire but whether kellyman upfront has pushed his nose out of joint I don' t know ,
I thought about starting him today to give him confidence that he had the game ahead of him rather than the last 20 mins or so.

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Sat Mar 21, 2026 9:26 pm

montyblue wrote:Looked like he either has lost his hunger or lost interest,
he hardly got involved ,he knows he is out the door if we are promoted just wondering if he has upset the dressing room again he did a while back ,it's a shame as when he had a run he was on fire but whether kellyman upfront has pushed his nose out of joint I don' t know ,
I thought about starting him today to give him confidence that he had the game ahead of him rather than the last 20 mins or so.


I really feel for Robbo
He’s been great at this club , just hope his head hasn’t dropped

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Sun Mar 22, 2026 8:07 am

The injuries have caught up with him, the legs have gone, and so has the confidence.

We needed someone to lead the line, but he wants to drop deep, even though he has never been back to goal forward, he was a run the inside channel guy, but can't anymore. And if you are relying on Rubin to do your running, then you are well and truly knackered.

Football is a young man's game. It's going to cost us to move him and Chambers on.

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Sun Mar 22, 2026 9:33 am

This is why I haven't been calling for him to start, because I knew he'd offer not much.

It is a bit sad though, because he's had some great moments for us.

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Sun Mar 22, 2026 9:38 am

worcester_ccfc wrote:This is why I haven't been calling for him to start, because I knew he'd offer not much.

It is a bit sad though, because he's had some great moments for us.



I think we all think the same ned but I thought if he started today he may have had a boost, sadly we all know murphy is not impressed, he would simply be playing him every week since salec's injury if thus was the case .

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Sun Mar 22, 2026 10:00 am

He obviously realises that the manager has little faith in him.
It's no wonder he feels dejected.
In addition, he knows he will be moved on in the summer and must be wondering what the future has in store for him.
I just wish supporters would ease back on any criticism towards him as it can't be helping.
He's only offered a few minutes on the pitch each match after all.

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Sun Mar 22, 2026 10:59 am

MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:He obviously realises that the manager has little faith in him.
It's no wonder he feels dejected.
In addition, he knows he will be moved on in the summer and must be wondering what the future has in store for him.
I just wish supporters would ease back on any criticism towards him as it can't be helping.
He's only offered a few minutes on the pitch each match after all.

The problem is who is going to take him,?? Is he not on big wages with us and how long is left on his contract.??

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Sun Mar 22, 2026 12:24 pm

cityone wrote:
MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:He obviously realises that the manager has little faith in him.
It's no wonder he feels dejected.
In addition, he knows he will be moved on in the summer and must be wondering what the future has in store for him.
I just wish supporters would ease back on any criticism towards him as it can't be helping.
He's only offered a few minutes on the pitch each match after all.

The problem is who is going to take him,?? Is he not on big wages with us and how long is left on his contract.??


I can see us loaning him out and paying half his wages which doesn't really do us any favours because we will need to free up as much space as possible on the wage bill to bring in more players for the championship

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Sun Mar 22, 2026 3:02 pm

MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:He obviously realises that the manager has little faith in him.
It's no wonder he feels dejected.
In addition, he knows he will be moved on in the summer and must be wondering what the future has in store for him.
I just wish supporters would ease back on any criticism towards him as it can't be helping.
He's only offered a few minutes on the pitch each match after all.

I wouldn’t mind feeling dejected on £20K a week. That said, I could always look for another club willing to pay similar or possibly lower my wage expectations.

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Sun Mar 22, 2026 6:22 pm

bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:He obviously realises that the manager has little faith in him.
It's no wonder he feels dejected.
In addition, he knows he will be moved on in the summer and must be wondering what the future has in store for him.
I just wish supporters would ease back on any criticism towards him as it can't be helping.
He's only offered a few minutes on the pitch each match after all.

I wouldn’t mind feeling dejected on £20K a week. That said, I could always look for another club willing to pay similar or possibly lower my wage expectations.

Obviously he is on a great salary and has earned a shed-load over the years.
But I'm sure he also has pride.

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Sun Mar 22, 2026 6:57 pm

MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:He obviously realises that the manager has little faith in him.
It's no wonder he feels dejected.
In addition, he knows he will be moved on in the summer and must be wondering what the future has in store for him.
I just wish supporters would ease back on any criticism towards him as it can't be helping.
He's only offered a few minutes on the pitch each match after all.

I wouldn’t mind feeling dejected on £20K a week. That said, I could always look for another club willing to pay similar or possibly lower my wage expectations.

Obviously he is on a great salary and has earned a shed-load over the years.
But I'm sure he also has pride.


So what? Every footballer gets to a point where they can't do what they could do before, that's the reality of being a footballer.

We're not a charity and the manager can't say "I know he's not good enough, but let's give Robinson a game because he's feeling a bit low."

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Sun Mar 22, 2026 8:09 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:
MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:He obviously realises that the manager has little faith in him.
It's no wonder he feels dejected.
In addition, he knows he will be moved on in the summer and must be wondering what the future has in store for him.
I just wish supporters would ease back on any criticism towards him as it can't be helping.
He's only offered a few minutes on the pitch each match after all.

I wouldn’t mind feeling dejected on £20K a week. That said, I could always look for another club willing to pay similar or possibly lower my wage expectations.

Obviously he is on a great salary and has earned a shed-load over the years.
But I'm sure he also has pride.


So what? Every footballer gets to a point where they can't do what they could do before, that's the reality of being a footballer.

We're not a charity and the manager can't say "I know he's not good enough, but let's give Robinson a game because he's feeling a bit low."

Totally agree.

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Tue Mar 24, 2026 12:52 pm

Is he carrying an injury ? This could account for his limited time on the pitch

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Tue Mar 24, 2026 1:00 pm

Genuinely think that we were better when he came on, he should be starting and finding somewhere else for kellyman to play.

His conversion rate is pretty good you don't need to be a rapid fast striker in our system because teams sit so deep..

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Tue Mar 24, 2026 1:26 pm

MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:He obviously realises that the manager has little faith in him.
It's no wonder he feels dejected.
In addition, he knows he will be moved on in the summer and must be wondering what the future has in store for him.
I just wish supporters would ease back on any criticism towards him as it can't be helping.
He's only offered a few minutes on the pitch each match after all.

I wouldn’t mind feeling dejected on £20K a week. That said, I could always look for another club willing to pay similar or possibly lower my wage expectations.

Obviously he is on a great salary and has earned a shed-load over the years.
But I'm sure he also has pride.

I have sympathy with Callum Robinson, as he is clearly not in BBM’s main thought stream, as his exclusion from the starting line-ups since Yousef Salech’s assault have proven

The money he’s on won’t be his primary thought right now, as that’s going into his account regularly no matter what!

What will be hurting him more is the sense of rejection and mis-trust that BBM has shown in him and that is what where he will feel it right now!

It’s the same in any job or role. If your manager fails to suppprt you, particularly when there’s a strong case to use you specialist skills, it’s not a good feeling and your head can drop! Even if it’s only a little, the your end product won’t be the same as when you feel ‘included’ and I defy anyone to say differently! :ayatollah:

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Tue Mar 24, 2026 1:36 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:
MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:He obviously realises that the manager has little faith in him.
It's no wonder he feels dejected.
In addition, he knows he will be moved on in the summer and must be wondering what the future has in store for him.
I just wish supporters would ease back on any criticism towards him as it can't be helping.
He's only offered a few minutes on the pitch each match after all.

I wouldn’t mind feeling dejected on £20K a week. That said, I could always look for another club willing to pay similar or possibly lower my wage expectations.

Obviously he is on a great salary and has earned a shed-load over the years.
But I'm sure he also has pride.


So what? Every footballer gets to a point where they can't do what they could do before, that's the reality of being a footballer.

We're not a charity and the manager can't say "I know he's not good enough, but let's give Robinson a game because he's feeling a bit low."

You misunderstand my point.
I agree we are not a charity and the manager is probably correct just to use him as a 'bench warmer' this season.
(Although, he has scored a few goals doing just that in the minimal minutes given on the pitch)
I'm simply suggesting supporters should get off his back and perhaps he has reason to feel dejected.

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Tue Mar 24, 2026 5:13 pm

MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:He obviously realises that the manager has little faith in him.
It's no wonder he feels dejected.
In addition, he knows he will be moved on in the summer and must be wondering what the future has in store for him.
I just wish supporters would ease back on any criticism towards him as it can't be helping.
He's only offered a few minutes on the pitch each match after all.

I wouldn’t mind feeling dejected on £20K a week. That said, I could always look for another club willing to pay similar or possibly lower my wage expectations.

Obviously he is on a great salary and has earned a shed-load over the years.
But I'm sure he also has pride.


So what? Every footballer gets to a point where they can't do what they could do before, that's the reality of being a footballer.

We're not a charity and the manager can't say "I know he's not good enough, but let's give Robinson a game because he's feeling a bit low."

You misunderstand my point.
I agree we are not a charity and the manager is probably correct just to use him as a 'bench warmer' this season.
(Although, he has scored a few goals doing just that in the minimal minutes given on the pitch)
I'm simply suggesting supporters should get off his back and perhaps he has reason to feel dejected.

Yes I get that. I never have a go at any player at the stadium and they all get my support. Journey home in the car and on this forum is another matter. :thumbup:

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Tue Mar 24, 2026 6:56 pm

llan bluebird wrote:The injuries have caught up with him, the legs have gone, and so has the confidence.

We needed someone to lead the line, but he wants to drop deep, even though he has never been back to goal forward, he was a run the inside channel guy, but can't anymore. And if you are relying on Rubin to do your running, then you are well and truly knackered.

Football is a young man's game. It's going to cost us to move him and Chambers on.



I think you're right, it seems to happen quickly, maybe a new challenge and a bit of love could get a little bit more, but it looks like he's gone now, which is a shame, we've really needed him recently.

Re: ROBINSON TODAY?

Wed Mar 25, 2026 10:40 am

BBM tippy tappy style of play does not suit him eitherway or anyone who has had to drop deep in midfield to get the ball 95% of the time because we don't play down the middle on there two center halfs shoulders so it goes back to where it comes from most the time when passed to or out wide .

If you think a striker is going to shine doing that then some know nothing about football irrelevant of who it is playing on his own up there. BBM plays wide football that's all he does in truth for 90 percent of a game. There's also the service in the box which don't help as it don't go in there and when it does there's only 2 in there most the time. Again that's been instructed in to the players where to be and at what time. Some people maybe needed to play the game to see it's not just about sticking a shirt on and doing what you want :lol: