Carl Robinson?

**jloome** · 03-01-2010, 11:47 PM

Any info? Did I miss something saying he's injured, or something? Seemed like he wasn't involved in Florida.

**Blizzard** · 03-01-2010, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by jloome

Any info? Did I miss something saying he's injured, or something? Seemed like he wasn't involved in Florida.

Perhaps that long rumoured transfer to RBNY is not too far away. He does certainly appear to be out of the Preki picture and I've not heard anything about any injury.

Thanks for the memories Carl.

**Ossington Mental Youth** · 03-02-2010, 12:05 AM

could be they were just trying out the trialists.
but yeah i do believe hes prob gone

**westrouge** · 03-02-2010, 12:47 AM

I saw Carl get off the plane with the rest of TFC from Florida. He is definitely still with the team.

**nimamalek** · 03-02-2010, 01:21 AM

I only saw him play CB in a couple of games but he was 10 times better then Garcia, I wonder why he is so against moving back to CB when we are so desperate for a CB and he would rather stay here then leave

**Super** · 03-02-2010, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by nimamalek

I only saw him play CB in a couple of games but he was 10 times better then Garcia, I wonder why he is so against moving back to CB when we are so desperate for a CB and he would rather stay here then leave

I would LOVE for him to stay and take on the role of CB. He's definitely miles better than Garcia, but I understand why he wouldn't want to finish his career playing out of position. Shame, really.

**Derko** · 03-02-2010, 05:38 AM

I also would like to see Robbo stay with TFC. He had a bad year last season.But then again so did TFC as a whole, have a bad year.imo

**canadian_bhoy** · 03-02-2010, 07:44 AM

Sounds like Robbo has a case of fukedwithjohnstonitis. The only remedy is a one-way ticket out of town courtesy of Dr. Mo

**FluSH** · 03-02-2010, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by westrouge

I saw Carl get off the plane with the rest of TFC from Florida. He is definitely still with the team.

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!

**Oldtimer** · 03-02-2010, 08:03 AM

Don't read too much into the first pre-season matches. Preki's experimenting. Robbo can only play one position and Preki already knows how he plays from watching him against Chivas.

Will he be gone? Maybe. But looking at early preseason rosters is no way to tell one way or another.

**mastermixer** · 03-02-2010, 08:15 AM

yeah... saw Robbo in a couple of the TFC TV clips training in Florida. I guess they know what he brings, prob wanna see what the trialists have to offer.

**Nuvinho** · 03-02-2010, 08:20 AM

I also notice that Ibbe hasn't got any playing time.

kelzag · 03-02-2010, 08:35 AM

The FO will be so disappointed that someone noticed Robbo wasn't playing. He's also ironically missing from TFCtv clips and interviews.

Guess this is how they treat two-time MVP's. Classy.

**koryo** · 03-02-2010, 08:37 AM

But if he leaves, it won't be because he walked out on the team.

kelzag · 03-02-2010, 08:38 AM

Robbo loved Toronto and wanted to finish his career here. His family as well. Fact.

**canadian_bhoy** · 03-02-2010, 08:43 AM

What does this say about Preki's control of the team? I Mean, the rift between Mo and Robbo is before Preki's time - you'd think that as coach he would be the one making the roster decisions.

**koryo** · 03-02-2010, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by kelzag

Robbo loved Toronto and wanted to finish his career here. His family as well. Fact.

and the grass is green, the sky is blue and I'm sure your forum is discussing this as well.

Point is he's the latest Johnston casualty, which is a damn shame.

**Section 117** · 03-02-2010, 08:47 AM

I think before we all jump to conclusions let's wait and see what happens in Charleston.

This portion of the preseason is to get back into shape and test the trialist more than anything. In the event we don't see Robbo get significant minutes in the Charleston cup then it would be safe to assume that he is done or at best a 300K bench warmer

**canadian_bhoy** · 03-02-2010, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by koryo

and the grass is green, the sky is blue and I'm sure your forum is discussing this as well.

Point is he's the latest Johnston casualty, which is a damn shame.

I think that pretty much sums it up perfectly.

**Phil** · 03-02-2010, 08:48 AM

There are a few midfielders on the team and his salary is up there for MLS. I think these are reasons a guy like Preki might be looking at a move with him.

The issue with Mo, weather there or not would just be added incentive.

I personally would prefer he stay with the team, I would love to see him be able to enjoy the grass and get back to some proper slide tackles.

**koryo** · 03-02-2010, 08:49 AM

I'd like nothing more than for him to stay and re-invent himself as a centre back.

He'd be quite an upgrade from Garcia.

**Section 117** · 03-02-2010, 08:53 AM

Robbo is a great guy off the pitch and above average player on the pitch. He had a rough year last year he will bounce back hopefullty with TFC if not where he goes he would be a fine addition to that team.

On a side note Preki doesn't like players that make a lot of money he would preffer to have a players that make $150k max that fit his system and that are interchangable . Not players making a lot of money by MLS standards. From my understanding there a bunch of players Preki wants to get rid of but the problem is that the players all have guarenteed contracts.

**koryo** · 03-02-2010, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by Section 117

From my understanding there a bunch of players Preki wants to get rid of but the problem is that the players all have guarenteed contracts.

I can only hope that's the sole reason Garcia is still here.

**Nuvinho** · 03-02-2010, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Section 117

From my understanding there a bunch of players Preki wants to get rid of but the problem is that the players all have guarenteed contracts.

Garcia, Robbo, Jimmy B, Gerba ???

**CoachGT** · 03-02-2010, 09:22 AM

He hasn't posted his County Times blog since Feb 8th, where he comments that he is impressed with Preki's winning attitude.

But I gotta believe he's still there - there's been no announcement of any kind to the contrary.

**Section 117** · 03-02-2010, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by Nuvinho

Garcia, Robbo, Jimmy B, Gerba ???

I was never really given any specifics about actual players. I can imagine that your list is probably accurate I don't know for sure

**arbogast** · 03-02-2010, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by Section 117

I was never really given any specifics about actual players. I can imagine that your list is probably accurate I don't know for sure

First, Jimmy was resigned to a 1 year deal after Preki was brought in, so I doubt he's one of them, Robbo, Garcia and Gerba are both on big guaranteed contracts. I find it interesting that Robbo declined interviews at media day and hasn't had any playing time in the pre season, so my guess is he's the first out the door if they can swing it. Anyone know if Chad's deal in guaranteed?

**TFC Tifoso** · 03-02-2010, 09:48 AM

the way Robbo is getting treated is terrible......if they want to trim the fat, the line starts way before Robbo on this team....

internet tough guys.....they're faaaaantastic!

**Section 117** · 03-02-2010, 09:48 AM

Yes, Chad's deal is guarenteed. Also, I know that Preki has admired him and tried to get him when he was coaching Chivas

**Derko** · 03-02-2010, 10:08 AM

I'd rather Robbo stay and that fat, slow, tub of lard Gerba go, and everyone called Colin Samuel the Pie Man, Gerba is the new 'Pork Pie Man'.

Seriously though, I think Robbo has and can contribute more than most believe.

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