Carl Robinson retires internationally
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...ls/7978049.stm
"I've travelled from the other side of the world to play for my country now for the last two years, but I just feel the time is right,"
"If I was in this country I'd still carry on playing (for Wales)... but this is a decision purely on my life now is in North America, I want to play as long as I can over in North America with the objective of getting into management.
Last edited by Brooker; 04-01-2009 at 08:33 PM.
Robinson Retires from International Football
Carl Robinson aanounced his retirement from international football after today's Welsh game against Germany. Great news for TFC.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ls/7978049.stm
This seems like a very tough decision for Robinson as an individual, but it is great news for TFC.
Carl Robinson as TFC coach in 2014?...
Sweet! Now he is all ours!
Wow. We need to show him some solid support on Saturday. Making this choice at this point is huge for us this season.
Interesting that he wants to get into management. I hope there will be an opening for him at TFC when he decides to retire.
this is fantastic news! (for us)
that's one less that'll be away for international duty...
This is a huge move for Robbo, Utmost respect.
Our solid players will always have a place when the time comes
I wish Carl all the best.
Danny D. has previously stated that he might like to work with the TFC academy after his playing days are over.
I am sure that TFC/MLS will be able to use the talents of a stand up guy like Carl Robinson.
my father and I were kinda wondering if this would happen as we watched the germany-wales game today, since Robbo was a sub in the first game, and didn't even get a sniff today. It seems kinda pointless at that age, to travel across the world and sit on a bench. if he was 23 it would be sitting on the bench for a chance at the future.
we need him and I'm glad he won't be leaving anymore this season.
Hope this isn't an April Fools joke.
yippeee
I think something should be organized to show Robinson extra support on Saturday.
Hey Nascar! Do you still have that Welsh flag with Robbo on it? If you do then perhaps (as the dude who donated the flag) we could make sure it gets to him!
This is great news for TFC.
As usual Carl's comments exhude true class.
Here's to you Carl Robinson...
This is fantastic news!! We really could've used him in Columbus. You don't really notice him when he plays for us, but you sure as hell notice when he isn't playing for us. He's just that sort of a player.
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Good decision Carl. Great news for TFC.
I don't know if its good decision Carl (Imagine it was someone giving up Team Canada), but its GREATLY appreciated here. Mad respect for what had to be a tough tough decision. And I personally would have NO problem with Coach Robinson, associate coach Dichio.
Robbo.
TFC would be fucked without him.
My favourite player.....
Oh Carl Robinson
You are the love of my life
Carl Robinson, I'd let you shag my wife
Carl Robinson...I want to be Welsh tooooo
I was just thinking that actually, Wales is pretty much out of the WCQ and Robbo has to travel really far for it. It'd be another two years before qualifying for EURO 2012 by which time he might no longer be considered for Wales anyway. It's not that much of a surprise to me, but I'm glad he made it. TFC supporters everywhere will be very grateful. We should salute his international career.
Uh...happens all the time. Players quit around Robbo's age pretty regularly.
Wow...I thought your favorite was Marco Reda. I remember you telling me that you shed tears when he was released.
glad to see you've moved on.
LOL
No Brian...Andy Welsh
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No I know its not an uncommon decision. But its a bit selfish to say good decision don't you think? I commend him for making a tough decision. And I appreciate that he made the one I'd prefer lol. But I'm not gonna be so presumtive as to say Good Choice or something like that. It had to be a difficult call for the man.
Dichio & Brennan attended the USSF B licence program in Florida this past winter; so it's shaping up that some players will step into coaching when they are done playing. All these internationals get fast tracked to the B level, they just need to "pass" the various evaluations to gain entry to the A levels. Sutton also does some coaching as well.
Couple of years down the road, TFCA will have coaches named Dichio, Robinson, Sutton and Brennan. That's pull factor; goodbye OSA fartcatchers.
Think of it this was, your boy is u14. Robbo rings up and says, "I want your boy here at TFC, me and Danny are running the u14 program!"
What do you say - naw, I'll stay with X local youth club???
Helllll noooo... where do you sign ....
LETS ave it.!!
ROBBO!! he loves us!!!
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