My dad disliked Carl Robinson's play with a passion.
I actually defended Carl in seasons one and two while my German soccer coach father complained in my ear every time... but it was hard to do in Year 3.
His complaints basically involved Robinson's passing ability and treating the ball like a hot potato when he got it.
I argued that Robinson did this to get things moving, and that his teammates weren't thinking fast enough. But sometimes it was hard to defend that position.
johnston_tfc
Just spoke with #sportsnetsoccer, any Robbo signing in NY will mean TFC picks up chunk of his salary.
This would suck.
Consider it cued..... lol
if it's 50K-100K then it's still not a bad thing.Originally Posted by Nuvinho
^ We will be paying half his salary.
sportsnetsoccer
With Carl Robinson gone to NY, expect TFC to pay half his 300K salary and use the other half to bring in another player
Shitty news.
That sucks, but it doesn't really matter.... as long as the player who gets the rest of that money is appropriately valued. Robinson at 300K is overvalued in this league. So if they sign Kayizzi, for example, at 150K and the guy fits the system well and makes a real contribution, then he's worth 150K and overall the team improves.
Good Luck Carl.
Do you have to be a fucking troll all of the time? A simple, "Good luck Carl" would have done just fine. Even if you don't appreciate what he did for this team you can at least respect the effort. Let's NOT turn this into a shit on Robbo thread.Oh how I hope this is true. I also really hope that it means his salary comes off the books.
I wonder why there aren't a bunch of MLS teams lining up to pay 300k to "one of the best DM's in the entire league"?
Pffft.....now we'll see what his true value is. Let's see where Robbo ends up, how much he gets paid, and how much he plays. (oh, and how many POTY awards he wins)
24thminute
So, folks...TFC will be PAYING for Carl Robinson to tackle O'Brien White when the Red Bulls come to Toronto this year. No comment.
A-fucking men!
Get a new hobby buddy
if Robo was traded to NYRB, i'd want a first round pick, although if NYRB took Nick Garcia as well, then i'd just ask for a 4th round pick
if they took Garcia AND his salary I would be thrilled and ask for nothing in return
geez, i'd GIVE them a 4th round pick!!
Robo contract must be guaranteed, no team is going to take on 300,000!! So I bet Toronto will eat half!! That and a second round draft choice from Energy Drink!!
My worst nightmare, NYRB win at BMO 1-NIL Sutton gets the clean sheet Robo scores in extra time!!
Sigh, well good luck Robo you where always a true professional.
I'm not sure this deal would make any sense at all if TFC is on the hook for half his salary. While I have always valued Robbo's contribution to TFC on and off the pitch, I conceed that 300K can be spent more wisely at the present time. However, I doubt 150K will be enough to replace a player of Robbo's caliber...
Well, not to disrespect a guy who can kick it better than I ever could but we weren't that tough to beat with him in OUR line up, why would we be concerned about him being in theirs?
How am I trolling? Whatever bud. I'm glad he's gone. I've wanted this for a long time. Sorry if it offends you.
Who needs a new hobby?
What the fuck does this thread have to do with Nick Garcia?
Hilarious.
awesome!!!
Finally!!!!
Have fun in New Jersey!
I don't really like this, especially with us paying half his salary, but the 150,000 can hopefully be spent on someone who plays a position we need, so I guess it's for the best.
good luck to him though, hopefully he and sutton will get a decent reception when ny comes to town.
I'm cool with picking up 150k next year. He would've been 300k on the bench.
I was well aware of Robbo's shortcomings, but I am still a bit sad how this all happened.
Dichio treated like crap while he is pushed out, now Robbo...
I think we all know who is responsible for it.
but 150K was about Robbo's value in MLS terms. So as long as Mojo doesn't do his usual overvaluing of players, then 150K should be enough to find someone to replace Robbo.
There are many players already in MLS who are as good, if not better, than Robbo and who make 150K or less.
^Martin Saric? Didn't Mo said something about wanting to sign him.
I don't think we need to replace Robbo..that part of the field is already covered. We need to fill other holes with that money.
I'll miss him, good time to be going to NYRB. I hate to say it, I like their jerseys.
sad that Robbo is leaving, but 150k is enough to buy a MLS starter CB...
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
I disagree
In real terms that 150K player will really be a $300K player because that's what they'll cost.
$150 in salary and $150k to pay to clear the roster spot.
Theres no way to spin this positively. Yet again we're at a disadvantage because of Mo's "bad" signings and mismanagement of the salary cap.
It's not Robbo's fault he had a relatively (for MLS terms) lucrative contract.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote