MaineRoadMemories wrote:anthonytomo wrote:What I can't understand is why he wants out of city so badly?
Very simple answer, after his first season the opposition got wise to his tricks of stepping over and cutting back inside off the wing at every opportunity. They started doubling up on him and giving him no space. Couple this with the rough treatment he was starting to get and not being strong enough physically to hold them off Robinho simply fell out of love of playing football in this country because it is damn hard work. He only likes playing the game when he has enough time and space to do exactly what he wants. He'll end up back in Brazil where he can afford to be lazy yet still look top class.
I think it's the other way round. Remember everyone is now coming to understand that Mancini is as cold and hard as they come which, frankly, is our only chance of getting where we want to go. Anyone who gets subbed as a sub has little prospect of playing again I feel. Look at the team on Monday, how all 10 outfield players chased and harried. Place for Robson? No chance.
Against that, MRM's point about the oppo putting 2 players on him is correct, but now our squad is so talented they couldn't really do that.
So we could keep him as a sub, bring him on in every home game where we're already 3-0 up, and let him pile up our goal difference!