Premier League - Robinho: Transfer talk hurts City

Eurosport - Wed, 31 Dec 07:54:00 2008

Robinho has claimed the threat of the axe hanging over several Manchester City players could be a factor in their inconsistent form.

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With Mark Hughes preparing to splash the club's considerable cash when the transfer window opens on Thursday, several players in the City dressing room are left to wonder how much longer they may be at the club with high-priced replacements said to be on the way.

That, according to £32.5 million man Robinho, could explain why such a talented squad have found themselves in a relegation battle in recent weeks.

"It is incredible that with this squad we have appeared to be fighting relegation," Robinho said.

"I must admit I don't really understand it and it has been the one question talked about more than any other in our dressing room.

"One theory I have is that the constant rumours about possible reinforcements in January have damaged us in some way

"Some of my team-mates do perhaps fear for their future and that is not positive, I guess. But there is nothing we can do about that apart from try not to let it affect us."

Robinho's injury-time equaliser rescued a point for City against Blackburn on Sunday, avoiding an 11th defeat of the season for a club which is only two points above the drop zone.

City recovered from 2-0 down with three minutes to go, and Robinho expects the fightback to spur the club on.

"If we show the pride that we did in the last game then we will be okay," he said. "We will get better and better and the things that have happened in the last few weeks will be forgotten about."

Robinho also vowed to improve his own performances. The 24-year-old has scored 12 goals since joining from Real Madrid on deadline day in August, but insisted there is more to come.

"I have to say that still I am not really happy with my performances," he said. "People have not seen the big Robinho yet. They have not seen the real Robinho.

"I want to be king of Manchester City. I said that when I left Real Madrid, but I don't think I have achieved it yet."

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  1. wat wud he do at chelsea?? wait for drogba to get­ injured and expect a slump in anelka's awesome­ current form?? he would be reduced to wat tevez is at­ united or chelsea would have to resort to a 4-3-3 which­ is unlikely.. big phil's got amazing midfielders..­ he wouldnt want to waste them..

    From sumit b, on Wed 7 Jan 11:23AM

  2. chelsea ara best club in the world

    From nino, on Sat 3 Jan 4:41AM

  3. y stay at city wid all the f*** s*** go chelsea and be­ viclorious
    markkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

    From markfootballcrazy, on Fri 2 Jan 5:29AM

  4. come to chelsea robinho
    matkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

    From markfootballcrazy, on Fri 2 Jan 5:27AM

  5. If Robinho stay at man.city I think he will be just a ­ over pay big hidded lonecon
    but if he go somewhere like­ chelsea where they have Big Phill who Robinho know him­ will he come play better Football

    From nic.newton10, on Fri 2 Jan 3:40AM

  6. Why dont these sad reds worry about thier own club and­ stop crying just because now its the blues with money­ watch how quick fergie ducks out when the blues really­ get started the sad old jock will the back off to the­ highlands.

    From baz, on Thu 1 Jan 8:48PM

  7. Wake up Mykie g. Robinho was paid for with strait cash­ deal, no loans, no debt! By all accounts that is how­ City will conduct their business, which is more than i­ can say for Stretford United who are in approx £650­ million of debt caused by the takeover of the Glaziers.­ If they decide to sell United and given the credit­ crunch, you could end up just like­ Woolworth's........!!! There is a new Kid on the­ block and a rich one at that, so get used to the idea­ and stop your whining.

    From tonyjoe79, on Thu 1 Jan 8:06PM

  8. Robinho wont be staying at Manchester City. He will­ leave Manchester City n go to­ Chelsea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    From TangC, on Thu 1 Jan 11:36AM

  9. Robinho is a greedy silly @#$%. All his talent and­ skill and he snubbed Chelsea in favour of a much lesser­ club for the sake of a bigger wage packet!!! Shame on­ you and may your carear plummit. Bye Bye Man City.­ COME ON THE MIGHTY CHELSEA FC. 2009 CHAMPIONS.

    From milltonroofing, on Thu 1 Jan 12:30AM

  10. I heard through the grapevine paddy kelly is off 2­ b.r.f.c. and kasper schmichael is off to s.u.f.c. my­ m8 is a prem player and he told me so you heard it here­ 1st

    From mcpluker, on Wed 31 Dec 4:14PM

  11. BuY a GrEaT sTrOnG dEfEnDeR aNd A pOwErFuLl­ GoAlKeEpEr......As A aRsEnAl FaNs......

    From SaMiR NaSRi, on Wed 31 Dec 3:56PM

  12. ArSeNe WeNgEr BuY rObInHo FoR nExT sEaSoN fOr YoUr­ TiTtLe HoPe.........

    From SaMiR NaSRi, on Wed 31 Dec 3:50PM

  13. robinho is just wasting time at man city.nomatter who­ man city bring to the club,it will just till be good­ for nothing.money cnt buy everything.go to chelsea when­ the transfer window opens.

    From danieltavershima, on Wed 31 Dec 3:47PM

  14. robinho is just wasting time at man city.nomatter who­ man city bring to the club,it will just till be good­ for nothing.money cnt buy everything.go to chelsea when­ the transfer window opens.

    From danieltavershima, on Wed 31 Dec 3:35PM

  15. There's only one City and thats Bristol City get­ down Ashton Gate we got nice pies beautiful CIDER and­ if your lucky you might meet the wurzels what more do­ you want so stop your moaning you hard done by whingers­ with your millions brazilians and pop band supporters­ get down the west country we don't moan we DRINK­ THATCHERS CIDER and ave a laugh

    From cherie.shaun, on Wed 31 Dec 3:25PM

  16. Robinho is a top player and city are a great team and a­ great ground but i think alot of blame for there table­ status lies with management how can they get the squad­ settled when players are worried about getting replaced­ ok it must be great to have the title the richest club­ in the prem, but i realy feel for the players there­ because they no every time the transfere market opens­ the team is going to be altered and that breaks down­ team confidance and abilty to no each other's game­ i am a liverpool fan and you only have to look at some­ of raffa's rotation dicitions to see that messing­ with teams can break down confidance allthough it has­ done us good this season if that's the path mark­ hughes is taking glory wont happen over night and i­ hope you stay up because you are a good side to play­ with already good quality on the pitch.

    From WILLIAM J, on Wed 31 Dec 2:52PM

  17. Robinho seems to really be maturing.

    From Oscar S, on Wed 31 Dec 10:53AM

  18. Robinho is the best signing made in the Summer to any­ team in the Prem. He outclasses most defences and­ twinned with SWP, these boys are exciting to watch. I­ find it so interesting that these dedicated Man United­ 'fans' have not alot better to do than­ critisise a team that they claim to 'not even­ recognise as a rival or threat'. Seems to me that­ you are threatened and jealous. Man City fans are not­ ignornat to the fact that this turn around in our team­ will not happen overnight, but believe us it will­ happen! As long as some vital changes are made at the­ club. Dunne really does need to go from City, I have­ loved having the pleasure of watching the guy play over­ the years but he needs to realise he does not have what­ it takes to take City forward and into a position to­ challenge the 'big boys'. Richards needs to­ build a partnership with a defense player not unlike­ the spark there USED to be with him and Dunne. Hughes­ putting a different player next to Richards every game­ is not going to help the lad and he will not perform to­ his amazing potential. Vassell, come on. Hes a hard­ worker but I dont think the right calibre of player the­ new City will be looking for. I have one more­ suggestion. Sven took City to a reasonable position,­ with no money, no Brazillian legend (Robinho) but the­ backing of City fans who loved this man at the club.­ Good old Sparky here has a bottomless pit of money,­ some fantastic players, does not have the full support­ of the most importnant judges, the fans and he finds­ himself battling with the bottom 3 not so long ago.­ Sven was out on his ar5e for alot less than Hughes.­ There is also a clear problem with team morale. isnt­ the manager supposed to rally his troops? Finally the­ personality clash beteween Hughes and Elano is apparent­ and the boy is also not fullfilling his potential as he­ is not being played due to this personality clash. Do­ we really want a manager who picks our squad based on­ who he likes the most that day?

    From ema_lou_x, on Wed 31 Dec 8:48AM

  19. p.keane, you talk sense, leave dunne inn he shows hard­ work within the team, joe hart makes defeness look­ week, dunnne will adapt to new signings.

    From stephen, on Wed 31 Dec 7:43AM

  20. leave robinhoalone,he is a joy to watch and can finish­ better with most in the prem.

    From stephen, on Wed 31 Dec 7:40AM
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