Hughes has apparently been showing one or two journos the marks on the wall where during the initial meeting with the new owners reps, he wrote the name of the player he wanted to bring in to start everything off; it says Robinho.
I am concerned that Hughes always subs him off. I am concerned he didn't play in the Portsmouth game.
Just because Hughes had an A4 sheet with Robinho written on doesn't mean a thing.
The owners question when they took over could've been "Who is an available star player who might come? We need to make a big signing"
And Robinho was wrote down.
I also do think Robinho does track back and work hard more than he's given credit for but it's obvious that isn't his strength, and I have a feeling it doesn't sit too well with Hughes.
vs Blackburn - Tevez’ came on at the expense of Robinho in the 68th minute.
vs Wolves - Nigel de Jong took Robinho’s place in the 86th minute.
vs Crystal Palace - Bellamy came on for Robinho in the 72nd minute.
vs Portsmouth - Didn't play
I am well aware that it's a squad game and I don't mind Robinho or whoever being rested, or not playing for tactical reasons etc. But the above is not what's done with british record transfer fee signings. Out of the 4 games we've played he's been subbed for 3 and not played at all for another.
Lets see against Arsenal if he lasts the match without being dragged off or indeed even starts.