[Archived] Paul Robinson

[Lathund]

I really like what Robbo has been saying about his move, his ambitions and Rovers. It's really exactly what you want to hear at this stage. Now I'm not naive enough to believe everything a footballer says, we've seen all too often that they can change their tune in a heartbeat. However I tend to lend more credibility to Paul than I usually would other footballers. He's had highs (Playing in the WC, being first choice keeper for a top 10 (On paper anyway) international team etc), but he's also had some real lows in the past year, having seen how easy it is to lose all that. I think that if we can help him regain his confidence, and make him feel at home here, that he will appreciate what it is he's got here.

[67splitscreen]

IMO, the best thing he can do now, in no particular order is.

Keep his gob shut.

No press interviews.

Lose some weight.

Train like his life depends on it.

Prove to date he's been having a laugh.

Then we judge him on his Rovers performances, and not his previous.

[CrazyIvan]

Here is the sky sports interview clip

Clicky Clicky

I like what he said and also that he hasn't bad-mouthed Spuds in any way. When a player does that it makes you wonder what they'll say about your team when they leave...

[hawkiiz]

here is a link to the goal he let in.

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/2008/08/paul_robinson_c.html

not great quality but anyway.

can we keep this discussion on here then?

[RibbleValleyRover]

Not much he could have done about it from the pictures i saw on SSN.

Sounds like he had a pretty good game overall, making some good saves.

[hawkiiz]

wheres the pictures? i'd like to have a look

[RibbleValleyRover]

BTW is it true that SSN showed highlights of Robinson’s gaffes after he signed for us?

[hawkiiz]

more than this? put me on

or just what is the "ssn" site called?

[thenodrog]

Paul Robinson was pictured in training in the LT last night (Thurs). It looks like he has just 'spilled' a straightforward catch. Not the best image to give out I'd say.

[Hasta]

A slightly better Youtube video of the Northwich Victoria goal. Still not great mind you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYnEEhZlr6I

[BRFC1995]

2.5m for a 37 year old keeper, wish we bought him! Oh hang on a minute........we really could have paid him more. Robbo's in good form just in time for the new season! No wait, thats wrong....its all wrong. All this garbage spouted about what great business this was, does no one remember richard wright, if the new "young" keeps is terrible you end up spending a forune to buy a better one. the defence having confidence in the keeper is now a thing of the past for us!!!!!!

[roversmum]

Robbo's fine. Don't forget he hasn't had much of a pre-season training wise.

[Majiball]

Robbo's fine. Don't forget he hasn't had much of a pre-season training wise.

I'm sure he would have been training at spurs prior, but he has missed games especially towrds the tail end of last year with him being dropped.

He also has a new back line to contend with who at the same time have to get used to his way and commands.

He'll be fine, eventually.

[DeadlyDirk]

Same as Ince, let's at least give him a chance and judge him on some competitive games before we start judging him.

[daveoftherovers]

Agreed, give the lad a chance, all keepers need training, a half decent relationship with his back 4, games and confidence.

He's probably lacking all aspects currently, later on this season all the doubters will be eating their words!

[Hughesy]

A slightly better Youtube video of the Northwich Victoria goal. Still not great mind you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYnEEhZlr6I

Quick tip for youtube - to improve video quality put &FMT=6 at the end of the URL.

[Mr. E]

I'm probably Robinson's biggest skeptic, but even I didn't expect him to let in 4 goals in his first game against a championship team.

All aboard the Championship Express.

[Iceman]

How can you blame Robbo for the goals conceded? Was he the only player on the field.a goalkeeper can only do so much.he needs to feel confident about the players in front of him.

[stuwilky]

How can you blame Robbo for the goals conceded?

He will blame him for the war on terror, or the housing slump, or famine in Africa given half an opportunity

[T4E]

He will blame him for the war on terror, or the housing slump, or famine in Africa given half an opportunity

Don't be silly.

The housing slump is Paul Ince's fault.

[rebelmswar]

Don't be silly.

The housing slump is Paul Ince's fault.

I thought you blamed Fowler for that.

[T4E]

No, Fowler is to blame for the deletion of the Amo thread.

[S15]

Yet, ironically trolls are to thank for the res-erection of the Amo thread!!

[Mr. E]

How can you blame Robbo for the goals conceded? Was he the only player on the field.a goalkeeper can only do so much.he needs to feel confident about the players in front of him.

Brad Friedel very rarely had a decent defense in front of him. We counted on him to put out miracle after miracle each game. Now that we have no one to do that, we see the results.

And yes I saw the goals. Friedel would have saved at least 2-3 of those.

[gbax]

Brad Friedel very rarely had a decent defense in front of him. We counted on him to put out miracle after miracle each game. Now that we have no one to do that, we see the results.

And yes I saw the goals. Friedel would have saved at least 2-3 of those.

Just like the FOUR he didn't save against Coventry or Birmingham last season!

You can't say for sure that he could have saved any. He saved a penalty yesterday but was at fault for the goal. It looked like he was directing traffic flapping at the ball and trying to get back to the goal.

Give the lad a chance!