Where was Robinson tonight?

[Citrus]

We had McPhee and Knight and Marney. But no Robinson! Does anyone know why?

 

[Dunkstar]

I don't think that McGhee's had enough time to look at him and would probably not risk an unknown player (to him) in a first team game.

 

[Dunkstar]

Yes but apparently Booker suggested to McGhee that they gave el-abd a go.They obviously haven't done this with Robinson!

 

[Bozza]

D.O. - is this starting of what I will refer to as Robinson-gate really required here?

 

[fatboy]

El Abd has played many a reserve game.

And is probably more ready to deal with the physical nature of the game, being built like a brick shithouse and all.

 

[Bozza]

The question was "Does anyone know why?"

Your answer is somewhat damning. Do you actually know what you refute? If so, how?

Or are you speculating somewhat?

 

[oapdodge]

He stayed at home to watch the champions league matches.Looked out the window saw it was raining in November at home against Boston,who could blame him.

 

[Bozza]

Right, I'm not sure I understand these two comments you have made then:

so our manager hasn't seen him [Robinson] yet.

McGhee hadn't seen El-Abd until today (or possibly yesterday) because the youth players have been training separately from the pros.

 

[Beach Hut]

Your obsession with Jake Robinson is a tad over the top Dessie.

 

[Rambo]

I must admit DO Iam beginning to think you are related to Jake in some way, or are you Jakey in disguise?

 

[Beach Hut]

OK but what about your obsessive behavour problem with Jake ?

 

[Rambo]

Chill out Dessie, only joking with ya. Iam glad someone does promote our younger players. Lets just hope Jakey can do the business.

 

[Bozza]

How about another possible, and far less reactionary reason...

McGhee knows all about Jake - big potential, star of the future etc etc. He's staying with the Albion no matter what, but is not up to regular first team football yet.

Leon Knight is scoring goals for fun and has his place in the side.

His other options up front look less solid - McPhee and Marney. Still young-ish but yet to set the world alight. So McGhee uses tonight's game to give them a runout in a competitive fixture. If he wants to bring anyone in, he has to lose some money off the wage bill so he has to take a look at players in action to determine who he can loan out/sell (release for free) in order to raise money to allow him to get people in.


The above is possible, as are a million and one other reasons for tonight's squad. Most of the rest of us are not infatuated with young Jake and, although curious as to why he did not feature tonight - are going be a little bit more relaxed about the whole thing.

 

[Beach Hut]

I am not upset, just curious as to the obsessive nature.

Yes he is good and a great potential but somehow I think some of your actions are taking it to the extreme.