View Full Version : Carl Robinson out for the rest of the season
Nestease
10-06-2009, 10:05 PM
Apparently he injured his jaw at practice today when he collided with one of the players on trial. He is having surgery and is out for the rest of the season.
TFC07
10-06-2009, 10:10 PM
Goodbye Robbo! Nice knowing ya!
This just increased TFC chance of winning games. lol
Blizzard
10-06-2009, 10:10 PM
Apparently he injured his jaw at practice today when he collided with one of the players on trial. He is having surgery and is out for the rest of the season.
Cheek bone according to Kristian Jack's tweet. Sounds like it could have been an orbital bone.
Nestease
10-06-2009, 10:13 PM
Yeah, I wasn't sure of the exact details. I heard Nigel Reed on the radio about 45 minutes ago with the story.
So have we seen the last of him in a TFC shirt? Would make sense but it would be a shame to see him go, unfortunate he's so overpaid.
So no Mrs. Robinson, not even once. :(
James17930
10-06-2009, 10:24 PM
Wow. He spent almost three years, flying back and forth across the Atlantic, not getting hurt, and now, so many things in a few months.
But yeah, I think we've seen the last of him playing. We'll see him back as a coach.
Mikey
10-06-2009, 10:25 PM
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2009/10/06/sp-mls-torontofc-robinson.html
surgery required.
AL-MO
10-06-2009, 10:32 PM
So have we seen the last of him in a TFC shirt? Would make sense but it would be a shame to see him go, unfortunate he's so overpaid.
So no Mrs. Robinson, not even once. :(
Unfortunately not. :(
Blizzard
10-06-2009, 10:37 PM
Wow. He spent almost three years, flying back and forth across the Atlantic, not getting hurt, and now, so many things in a few months.
But yeah, I think we've seen the last of him playing. We'll see him back as a coach.
I don't think so.
Lucky Strike
10-06-2009, 10:46 PM
A real shame for him personally, but we've probably seen the last of Robbo in a TFC shirt. He's been a great service to the team and a consumate professional but I think it's time to move on.
James17930
10-06-2009, 10:49 PM
I don't think so.
Why? He keeps going on about getting his 'A' licence . . . but you think he'd end up elsewhere?
Blizzard
10-06-2009, 10:55 PM
Why? He keeps going on about getting his 'A' licence . . . but you think he'd end up elsewhere?
I just don't see him ending up here. If I were him and wanted to get into coaching, I'd head back to the UK and hook up with a lower division club as an assistant for two or three years to learn the coaching game in a place where you can move up the ladder.
I also wonder if he is ready to retire. As a player, I think he is done here but perhaps a player/asst. coach role in League One or even League Two would make a lot of sense for the man.
wzhxvy
10-06-2009, 11:11 PM
I feel bad for him that he was injured. From a team perspective, not sure this will have an impact. Best of luck to him.
greatwhitenorf
10-06-2009, 11:16 PM
Not good to see us losing a player of his experience. Could have added some depth to our central defenders. Maybe even an upgrade. A good soldier for us.
Blizzard
10-06-2009, 11:37 PM
http://twitter.com/KristianJack
Apparently it was a trialist who did it... WTF!!!!!
Yes, we all know that because we bothered to read the CBC story by John Molinaro linked above (and now here).
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2009/10/06/sp-mls-torontofc-robinson.html
Shakes McQueen
10-07-2009, 01:04 AM
Goodbye Robbo! Nice knowing ya!
This just increased TFC chance of winning games. lol
Classy.
- Scott
twistedchinaman
10-07-2009, 01:55 AM
^ TBH, great guy, love him, but a bit of a weight right now. Last thing we need is a piano dragging us down, and unfortunately with the run he's been having -- well, he's almost to the point of being a baby grand piano and the team is traveling down a crowded 401/Deerfoot/pick something.
I still have mad respect, but he's just...wow. While TFC07's point may conveyed in a rather classless way (sorry dude, calls it as I sees 'em), I still share his sentiments.
Cambridge_Red
10-07-2009, 03:22 AM
It is what it is.
massive_magpie
10-07-2009, 07:08 AM
That's shite, poor guy.
Speedy recovery Carl!
Eastend
10-07-2009, 07:22 AM
If this is it for him in TFC colours I am sad that it ends this way.....he's been a great assett to the team since he's been here, even if there has been some issues lately.
stugautz
10-07-2009, 07:46 AM
If this is it for him in TFC colours I am sad that it ends this way.....he's been a great assett to the team since he's been here, even if there has been some issues lately.
+1 I would have really liked to see him go out at the end of the season...not with an injury.
Nodoubtguy
10-07-2009, 07:49 AM
I gotta think thats the end of Robbo in Toronto......kinda sad
koryo
10-07-2009, 07:51 AM
I gotta think thats the end of Robbo in Toronto......kinda sad
Just thinking the same thing. His play has gone south this year - for whatever the reason. So that's it for Robbo then.
Darlofletch
10-07-2009, 08:00 AM
Fuck, that's not good news.
he twittered earlier about saying goodbye to his kids at the airport, so his family's still back in Wales, so it doesn't look like he's planning on staying over here once he's done playing, so that probably is it for him at TFC.
First Sutton, then Dichio, now Robbo, the expansion era legends are not going out in glorious fashions. makes me afraid for what's going to happen to Jimmy.
Hopefully he'll stick around for at least this saturday's game so we can give him some sort of recognition.
ManUtd4ever
10-07-2009, 08:13 AM
Robbo has been a warrior for TFC since day 1 and one of my favorite all time Reds...I agree that his play diminished this season, partly due to injuries, but I hate to see him to go out like this...
Hitcho
10-07-2009, 08:19 AM
This is really sad news. I hope he's back next season. He had two great years for us and although his form has dipped this year at times I still think he could do well for us again next year, which I think is the final year of his contract.
Cummins said in his Tuesday segment that "you have to hold [the triallists] back at times because they like to get about and the last thing we want is to pick up any injuries in the squad". Good fucking job on holding them back then. The longer CC stays in charge, the more clueless I think he is.
Still, not a very clever move by the triallist. That won't have endeared him to the coaching staff much! Maybe we could send him down to LA to train with Landycakes for a while instead...
Parkdale
10-07-2009, 08:21 AM
First Sutton, then Dichio, now Robbo, the expansion era legends are not going out in glorious fashions. makes me afraid for what's going to happen to Jimmy.
I think Brennan will simply step out of the spotlight over the off season.
He'll probably take some time for himself, then get back into the working
world as an agent, scout, company rep.... something in the background.
As for Robbo, this is absolutely terrible news. I wish he could be around to
finish out the season, even if it was with reduced playing time.
The man has had ups and downs on the field, but he always played with
a huge heart and did what the team needed from him.
He was the RPB Man of The Year by a long shot in the 2nd season,
and that's not something I will ever forget. His playing might have
gone a bit downhill lately, but his character never has.
Here's to you Carl Robinson
jabbronies
10-07-2009, 08:22 AM
We'll see him again in a TFC shirt!!! I don't see why we would get rid of him. Even if he isn't a starter he adds depth on the bench.
I don't believe in crucifying a player for having 1 off season.
Marco2K
10-07-2009, 08:25 AM
i would rather keep robinson over Brennan at the right price!
Parkdale
10-07-2009, 08:32 AM
I don't believe in crucifying a player for having 1 off season.
I totally agree with that, but people will crucify a player after 1 bad game around here.
IF (big if) Carl cost us less money, then it would be a no brainer to keep him around.
woolly
10-07-2009, 08:41 AM
So that just leaves Jimmy and Wynne as the last faces from the first year tickets....
S! to Robbo. A rock in the cetral mid for our first two seasons and a trgedy that we haven't been able to say a proper goodbye to any of these heros in style.
Parkdale
10-07-2009, 08:54 AM
So that just leaves Jimmy and Wynne as the last faces from the first year tickets....
I don't think Wynne was actually on them. I think he came 2 or 3 games into the season from NY
http://www.framedbydesign.com/images/products/TFC/TFC_tickets_small.jpg
^ I know it's a bit hard to see, but it's Edu and Buddle on the tickets, not Wynne.
^^ it's true - wynne joined early on in the season. I don't think he was on the tickets...
TorontoBlades
10-07-2009, 09:49 AM
solves some of the clutter issues with the halfs
Pigfynn
10-07-2009, 11:10 AM
Apparently not done yet...From the footyblog: http://my.thescore.com/footyblog/archive/2009/10/07/27711.aspx
On Tuesday, October 6, Toronto FC midfielder Carl Robinson suffered a facial injury after colliding with another player during training. Contrary to reports that have surfaced, Robinson’s playing status still remains in question. The midfielder will see a specialist today, with the diagnosis coming later today or tomorrow.
Velvet Elvis
10-07-2009, 11:13 AM
There's hope then.
Hope is good.
I'd like to see Robbo continue.
Oblio2
10-07-2009, 11:17 AM
Goodbye Robbo! Nice knowing ya!
This just increased TFC chance of winning games. lol
Classy
Hitcho
10-07-2009, 11:20 AM
Apparently not done yet...From the footyblog: http://my.thescore.com/footyblog/archive/2009/10/07/27711.aspx
On Tuesday, October 6, Toronto FC midfielder Carl Robinson suffered a facial injury after colliding with another player during training. Contrary to reports that have surfaced, Robinson’s playing status still remains in question. The midfielder will see a specialist today, with the diagnosis coming later today or tomorrow.
Nice. I hope this isn't the end for Robbo, either this season or with TFC generally. If nothing else I still need his signature on my season one shirt! :D
I'd keep him next season regardless. If he hits form again then Robbo and JDG could rule the MLS midfield next season. Have to wonder to what extent Robbo's decline in form is linked to CC as well. In seasons 1 and 2 Robbo was largely anonymous becaue he sat in front fo the backline and mopped up brilliantly. This season, he's popping up more and getting exposed for it, especially farther upfield. I think if he's left to play his natural game he's far more effective. Just a thought though.
dow117
10-07-2009, 11:23 AM
Goodbye Robbo! Nice knowing ya!
This just increased TFC chance of winning games. lol
short memory mate ...
johnmolinaro
10-07-2009, 12:36 PM
I know the club is saying otherwise, but 2 reliable sources told CBC Sports that Robo was done for the season, so....
London
10-07-2009, 12:38 PM
I don't think Wynne was actually on them. I think he came 2 or 3 games into the season from NY
http://www.framedbydesign.com/images/products/TFC/TFC_tickets_small.jpg
^ I know it's a bit hard to see, but it's Edu and Buddle on the tickets, not Wynne.
a second year scarf on 1st year tickets???
CoachGT
10-07-2009, 12:44 PM
I know the club is saying otherwise, but 2 reliable sources told CBC Sports that Robo was done for the season, so....
I thought he was done for the season with the ankle.
CretanBull
10-07-2009, 12:50 PM
Goodbye Robbo! Nice knowing ya!
This just increased TFC chance of winning games. lol
yeah, 'cause what this team needs now is less leadership and less experienced players :rolleyes:
Parkdale
10-07-2009, 12:57 PM
a second year scarf on 1st year tickets???
It's the generic adidas scarf not the SSH scarf.
and it's just a photo I found online
Darlofletch
10-07-2009, 01:27 PM
Apparently not done yet...From the footyblog: http://my.thescore.com/footyblog/archive/2009/10/07/27711.aspx
On Tuesday, October 6, Toronto FC midfielder Carl Robinson suffered a facial injury after colliding with another player during training. Contrary to reports that have surfaced, Robinson’s playing status still remains in question. The midfielder will see a specialist today, with the diagnosis coming later today or tomorrow.
Hopefully this will lead to good news, though presumably he'd have to wear protection.
Robbo of the opera anyone?
I know the club is saying otherwise, but 2 reliable sources told CBC Sports that Robo was done for the season, so....
The way I read it, they are just saying it's not for sure yet....
ensco
10-07-2009, 01:45 PM
People saying some of this stuff have obviously never been replaced in their job by someone younger and cheaper.
I want to play the Gambians.....but
Robbo is still useful as an backup mid and as an emergency center back (don't forget how serious our troubles at CB are). So I hope it's not broken. Plus, the fact that he's not been playing well doesn't mean anyone would want him to get hurt, I would hope.
Boondaddy
10-07-2009, 01:57 PM
yeah, 'cause what this team needs now is less leadership and less experienced players :rolleyes:
exactly...if not on the pitch, Robbo is still needed on the bench and in the dressing room. Let's all hope he can still be available to contribute in some way...
Goodbye Robbo! Nice knowing ya!
This just increased TFC chance of winning games. lol
Wow, asshole much?
Way to support one of OUR injured players who's been nothing short of a class act for this club.
And ty for reminding me why I've been avoiding this crap.
TFC07
10-07-2009, 02:22 PM
yeah, 'cause what this team needs now is less leadership and less experienced players :rolleyes:
Our leaders should be DeRo and JDG. Robbo has no place to give advice to players especially since he has been a liability for us. Besides, he was making $300K this season. :facepalm:
People saying some of this stuff have obviously never been replaced in their job by someone younger and cheaper.
JDG is not cheap! He cost us a DP.
Wow, asshole much?
Way to support one of OUR injured players who's been nothing short of a class act for this club.
And ty for reminding me why I've been avoiding this crap.
End of the day: talent/skill >>>class.
He can be a classy guy all he wants, but that doesn't the fact he isn't a good player. End of the day, that is all it matters in soccer!
People here need to get over their man crush and actually think what is best for this team.
Flipityflu
10-07-2009, 02:42 PM
nope, people like you need to actually give a shit about the players on the team you 'supposedly' support instead of taking joy out of one of them getting hurt.
git
Our leaders should be DeRo and JDG. Robbo has no place to give advice to players especially since he has been a liability for us. Besides, he was making $300K this season. :facepalm:
People here need to get over their man crush and actually think what is best for this team.
JDG has been with us for what, two games? He's not a leader for us this season, regardless of his talent. Besides - talent and skill do NOT always make a good leader.
Although Robbo has had an off year, if you ever listen to any of the young players speak, they always mention how big an influence Robbo is..
It's not a man crush - the man has been an instrumental part of this team. Pardon my reluctance to celebrate his injury.
And even if you don't agree with anything I have just said, I don't understand how losing Robbo from the bench is best for this team in any way, shape or form...
wzhxvy
10-07-2009, 02:46 PM
Is Robbo really injured and cant take the streetcar to BMO or is CC/MO trying to get rid of him so they can bring the IvorianCoast guys ? things that make you go hmmmmmm :-) lol
Beach_Red
10-07-2009, 02:48 PM
Is Robbo really injured and cant take the streetcar to BMO or is CC/MO trying to get rid of him so they can bring the IvorianCoast guys ? things that make you go hmmmmmm :-) lol
They can't still sign guys to play this year, can they? Aren't the rosters closed now?
TFC07
10-07-2009, 02:49 PM
nope, people like you need to actually give a shit about the players on the team you 'supposedly' support instead of taking joy out of one of them getting hurt.
git
Love the team, not players! Robbo hasn't been producing for TFC, so this injury is no big deal for us. If anything, having a healthy Robbo sitting on bench would created a conflict which is the last thing we need right now. So this injury is actually a blessing if you look at it this way.
TFC07
10-07-2009, 02:51 PM
JDG has been with us for what, two games? He's not a leader for us this season, regardless of his talent. Besides - talent and skill do NOT always make a good leader.
Well if you have been watching him play so far, it is obvious he is leading on field (Telling players on field where to go).
I know the club is saying otherwise, but 2 reliable sources told CBC Sports that Robo was done for the season, so....
Sounds to me that the club is trying to spin the new a bit. They might be trying to imply that he could be back for the playoffs IF the team makes a deep run
Boondaddy
10-07-2009, 02:57 PM
Love the team, not players! Robbo hasn't been producing for TFC, so this injury is no big deal for us. If anything, having a healthy Robbo sitting on bench would created a conflict which is the last thing we need right now. So this injury is actually a blessing if you look at it this way.
simply out to lunch....that is no way of looking at anything.
Our leaders should be DeRo and JDG. Robbo has no place to give advice to players especially since he has been a liability for us. Besides, he was making $300K this season. :facepalm:
JDG is not cheap! He cost us a DP.
End of the day: talent/skill >>>class.
He can be a classy guy all he wants, but that doesn't the fact he isn't a good player. End of the day, that is all it matters in soccer!
People here need to get over their man crush and actually think what is best for this team.
No fan would relish in having one of it's most dedicated players suffering an injury. Pretty simple stuff here. Robbo has never done anything to shame the club or the fans.
Suggesting that it might help our chances on the pitch is one thing, but you went beyond that.
I hope Robbo doesn't read the boards, or any other player really, how would you feel playing for fans that cheer when you get hurt??
Or if they are reading, I pray they see you don't represent the majority here.
Fort York Redcoat
10-08-2009, 07:11 AM
nope, people like you need to actually give a shit about the players on the team you 'supposedly' support instead of taking joy out of one of them getting hurt.
git
Agreed.Cheering injuries-bad taste. Cheering own players injuries-:facepalm:.
Parkdale
10-08-2009, 07:58 AM
Or if they are reading, I pray they see you don't represent the majority here.
the people from the club who do read the boards understand that the opinions are of the individuals themselves.
End of the day: talent/skill >>>class.
He can be a classy guy all he wants, but that doesn't the fact he isn't a good player. End of the day, that is all it matters in soccer!
that's very shortsighted.
Sure we could have a team of robots that are all programmed to play within the 'set paramaters' of the MLS robot-player programming commission...... but that would take the entire soul out of the game. There are many different ways a player can benefit the team, and it's not entirely about skill. Let's use Robbo as an example here - Is Cronin a better player for having played with Robinson? Hell yes. There are so many intangible benefits that a good player can have over the whole team (or negative drawbacks if it's Cunny/Ruiz) that it's impossible to judge the contribution of a player simply on their level of on field talent. And let's be honest here.... Robbo is a very good player who's not having the best summer. His skill level is still way higher than most people in this league, and we shouldn't be so quick to pounce on someone after a few bad games.
lintberg
10-08-2009, 09:33 AM
TFC has now officially confirmed that Robbo will be out for the rest of the season.
DangerRed
10-08-2009, 10:18 AM
Robbo's done: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2009/10/08/sp-carl-robinson.html
I think that's the last we've seen of him, unfortunately, given his age, this injury and his coach aspirations.
v00d00daddy
10-08-2009, 01:27 PM
Sure we could have a team of robots that are all programmed to play within the 'set paramaters' of the MLS robot-player programming commission...... but that would take the entire soul out of the game. There are many different ways a player can benefit the team, and it's not entirely about skill. Let's use Robbo as an example here - Is Cronin a better player for having played with Robinson? Hell yes. There are so many intangible benefits that a good player can have over the whole team (or negative drawbacks if it's Cunny/Ruiz) that it's impossible to judge the contribution of a player simply on their level of on field talent. And let's be honest here.... Robbo is a very good player who's not having the best summer. His skill level is still way higher than most people in this league, and we shouldn't be so quick to pounce on someone after a few bad games.
I agree that there is no reason to jump all over the guy now since he's at the end of the line with TFC and especially because he's hurt.
That being said. I totally disagree with the bolded part above. There is no way that Robbo's skill level is higher than the majority of players in this league. Force Robbo to actually show some kind of skill and he looks really bad.
I know some will say that what he does takes skill..and it does...just not the same level of skill as controlling a ball, passing a ball, shooting a ball, or reading a play and moving forward. All of which Robbo does well below the average league player.
Add to this that he's grossly overpaid and you get a guy like me who is not happy about how he's going (broken jaw injury sucks and I feel for him) but glad that he's going....period.
DOMIN8R
10-08-2009, 02:08 PM
TFC reporting Robinson surgery or.... "the procedure was successful". Still out 6-8 weeks though.
MUFC_Niagara
10-08-2009, 08:37 PM
Goodbye Robbo! Nice knowing ya!
This just increased TFC chance of winning games. lol
That's really unfair...
Hitcho
10-09-2009, 09:07 AM
On Tuesday, October 6 Toronto FC midfielder Carl Robinson suffered a facial injury after colliding with another player during training. After seeing a specialist on Wednesday, Robinson has opted to undergo surgery to repair the fracture. The procedure will happen this morning, with an estimated time of recovery 6-8 weeks.
Robinson will miss the remaining three MLS regular season games starting with this Saturday's contest against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Ah crap
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