samjp26 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) He's 19, why hasn't he had an opportunity yet? Don't really like Lambert's comment about Robinson not having done anything in his career, I'd counter that by saying he has taken every chance given to him at u16, u18, u21 and youth International level. If he hasn't done anything in his career in terms of senior football, that is down to him being at a club where the manager would rather play the likes of Holt, Bowery and Dawkins on the basis they have 'experience' of the rigours of football. He brought him on in the cup earlier this season. Age doesn't really matter, Lambert goes to every U21 game and I'm sure he knows more than us lot, it could be down to physicality or even mentality. Based on these comments I'm 100% sure Robinson will get a chance in the league very soon, I also think Grealish will be brought into the first team squad next season. Edited March 29, 2014 by samjp26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjacobjr Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Is he a striker or winger ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thought he should have given him 20mins yesterday, get Wiseman off and give him a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_Mike Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Wiseman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Wiseman? It's my nial Quinn impression, Wiseman and guzman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Another 2 goals tonight, I'd much rather we play him instead of Weimann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Another 2 goals tonight, I'd much rather we play him instead of Weimann. What about Gabby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I've never seen him play but I wonder if he could have a sort of Agbonlahor sort of rise...not really touted as a superstar in the making yet keeps on progressing in the age groups and who knows what he could achieve if he scores in one of his first appearences for us? How quick is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avflife Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) Rather see him start than Weimann on Saturday. Edited March 31, 2014 by Avflife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 31, 2014 Moderator Share Posted March 31, 2014 He's filled out a fair bit in the last couple of months - he looks like he's got the physique to deal with it now. If we beat Fulham, we can take chances to give him a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I hope he starts against Fulham. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Can he play wide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Can he play wide? Yes, he did so in the NextGen final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I hope he starts against Fulham. I agree actually - I think we're safe now (on the basis that the bottom 3 won't pick up enough points) so why not give him some relatively pressure-free games? I'm not one for rushing youth into the side for the hell of it, but he seems to be teetering on the edge of the first team squad so might as well give him some game time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Agreed. Hopefully Grealish and Carruthers play a part next season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 2, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 2, 2014 I hope he starts against Fulham. I agree actually - I think we're safe now (on the basis that the bottom 3 won't pick up enough points) so why not give him some relatively pressure-free games? I'm not one for rushing youth into the side for the hell of it, but he seems to be teetering on the edge of the first team squad so might as well give him some game time. Agree, but Id be very surprised. Confidence is on the fence ATM and we need a victory or two before we can relax a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pembers Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Agbonlahor is a doubt for Saturday due to illness according to physio room. Probably means Tonev will start but that surely leaves a huge opportunity for Robinson to get his debut off the bench on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 With Benteke out and Gabby a doubt maybe we will see him on Saturday? Rather give him a try than Holt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevangrealish Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 AGREE get him in the side. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 The benchmark for making the first XI is likely now Grant Holt. I hope he gets a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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