Robinson....

[PeterNdlovu081]

Just scored for ROI.

 

[CharnockBlade]

Mcgoldrick not in the squad?

 

[BushBlade]

Mcgoldrick not in the squad?

It’s just a friendly so probably saving him for the big game.
Pleased for Robinson, might boost his confidence a bit.

 

[VwBlade]

He obviously doesn't fit into out system at the minute. CWAK obviously see something in him with potential to adapt. He could be next season's Lundstram

 

[bromtom]

He obviously doesn't fit into out system at the minute. CWAK obviously see something in him with potential to adapt. He could be next season's Lundstram

If Fleck gets a 5th yellow before the cut off, and we feel confident, would love to see us play 3421, back 3, wingbacks alongside Norwood and Lunny, and then Robbo and McG behind Moose.

 

[Sithblade]

Some scar on his left thigh

 

[wavy-blade]

Really hope this encourages the lad to kick on now and have more confidence, perhaps keep the ball a bit more , after the Lundstram effect any thing can happen !

 

[Cerberus Blade]

If Fleck gets a 5th yellow before the cut off, and we feel confident, would love to see us play 3421, back 3, wingbacks alongside Norwood and Lunny, and then Robbo and McG behind Moose.

I'd like to see us play 321 with Ted Rogers instead.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Some scar on his left thigh
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Bit of a bug going round. I had it last week.

 

[Cheesebored]

Some scar on his left thigh
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It was when he accidentally kicked de bucket after a long shot.

 

[Ricky]

Surely that scar isn't hamstring injury related?

 

[Broomhall Blade]

It was when he accidentally kicked de bucket after a long shot.

A Reggae fan ?

 

[Blade for Sale]

Highlights here. Observations

-lovely header by Robinson. He has a look of DCL to me, not a natural world beater but very athletic build around which a very good footballer might be nurtured. We need to give the kid time to develop and stay off his back.

-that Ireland kit is a thing of beauty

-chatting to a Spurs fan last night who seemed to be a very knowledgeable bloke, the lad Troy Parrott (assisted 2nd goal here) is extremely highly rated by them, is being compared with Kane and is apparently ahead of where Kane was as a 17 yr old. Kids develop at different ages of course but a potential loan opportunity.

 

[Cheesebored]

A Reggae fan ?

Pioneers over the specials, obviously.

 

[dublin 10 blade]

It was only a friendly last night ( shite fucking game btw )
Robbo came on as a sub , scored one had another good shot saved and squandered a chance when a square ball to Brady , was the better option.
If I’m honest I think he was trying to hard , by trying to force things when they weren’t on
Delighted he scored though hope it builds up his confidence, he did look sharp , ok against a team that hasn’t played together for 18 months
Our big guns ( United’s ) will be playing when ROI play Denmark next week
Stevens , Egan , and Diddzie

 

[dublin 10 blade]

Highlights here. Observations

-lovely header by Robinson. He has a look of DCL to me, not a natural world beater but very athletic build around which a very good footballer might be nurtured. We need to give the kid time to develop and stay off his back.

-that Ireland kit is a thing of beauty

-chatting to a Spurs fan last night who seemed to be a very knowledgeable bloke, the lad Troy Parrott (assisted 2nd goal here) is extremely highly rated by them, is being compared with Kane and is apparently ahead of where Kane was as a 17 yr old. Kids develop at different ages of course but a potential loan opportunity.

The Spurs lad , left it on the West Ham defender early doors , and he wasn’t a happy hammer about it
But yes he’s well thought of within the Ireland set up as well

 

[Nicolaus_Copernicus]

At the time of his goal, the back 5 consisted of players from Wellington Phoenix, Wellington Phoenix, Minnesota United, Portland Timbers & Melbourne Victory. I'm pleased for the lad, but we're operating at least 4 levels above that on a weekly basis, and he needs to be at our level.

 

[Tongeincheek]

He must have run on waving a gun around to deserve this description...

 

[bromtom]

He must have run on waving a gun around to deserve this description...
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Was alright to be fair.

Good ball in, nearly put McGoldrick through. Think McCarthy was too cautious, if Robinson and Maguire were on instead of Hourihane and Whelan they'd have had a better chance.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Was alright to be fair.

Good ball in, nearly put McGoldrick through. Think McCarthy was too cautious, if Robinson and Maguire were on instead of Hourihane and Whelan they'd have had a better chance.

The difference here is Chris Wilder does not manage Ireland. If he did they would have qualified way back. That numpty Big Mick couldn't get Didzy playing in 6 years, took Wilder 2 months to sort.

 

[LondonBlade89]

He looked pretty lively tonight, I thought. Looked quick, decisive and and a threat on the ball. Wonder if he’s still working his way back in after injury.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

He looked pretty lively tonight, I thought. Looked quick, decisive and and a threat on the ball. Wonder if he’s still working his way back in after injury.

Ststems pal, systems. He ain't suited to ours so far.

 

[jono_t2000]

He was playing out wide on the left and cutting in tonight, that's his bread and butter stuff.

Not stuck in the middle getting outmuscled by giant centrebacks he just hasnt the physical traits for it.

 

[Bladesman]

He looked pretty lively tonight, I thought. Looked quick, decisive and and a threat on the ball. Wonder if he’s still working his way back in after injury.

As I have said before, I think he has been carrying some sort of minor injury.

Look at him in the pre-season Barnsley match, nearly everything we created he was a part of. Pass and move, finds space, gets in the box in front of defenders, knows where his teammates are, creates his own chances etc. I know it is just pre-season but he has not been doing hardly any of that recently for us.

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

He was playing out wide on the left and cutting in tonight, that's his bread and butter stuff.

Not stuck in the middle getting outmuscled by giant centrebacks he just hasnt the physical traits for it.

Agreed mate, but that would mean a system rethink for us, which would be unlikely.

 

[Scarebus]

Agreed mate, but that would mean a system rethink for us, which would be unlikely.

A system rethink, Or just options when the tried and tested isn't working.

Potter did us twice last season at Swansea. Some may say he sussed us out. Brighton is one game I've worried about the most. A system tweak or something different wouldn't be out of the question.

 

[BladeInIreland]

Still struggling to see what he offers. He ran around a bit more for them but still offering little.

 

[Rob86]

As I have said before, I think he has been carrying some sort of minor injury.

Look at him in the pre-season Barnsley match, nearly everything we created he was a part of. Pass and move, finds space, gets in the box in front of defenders, knows where his teammates are, creates his own chances etc. I know it is just pre-season but he has not been doing hardly any of that recently for us.

And against Barnsley, he also looked good against Chesterfield.

I know it sounds a cuntish reply and it’s not intended to be. I’m wondering if it’s confidence as people can feel overwhelmed for a bit when they get promoted in ‘normal’ jobs. No different in football I guess for some players.

 

[Bladesman]

And against Barnsley, he also looked good against Chesterfield.

I know it sounds a cuntish reply and it’s not intended to be. I’m wondering if it’s confidence as people can feel overwhelmed for a bit when they get promoted in ‘normal’ jobs. No different in football I guess for some players.

True, he could just be struggling to deal with playing at this level on a regular basis BUT he has had injury problems in the past which is why some of us think it could be that.