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Alex Robertson - Robsquad - 07-08-2023
Attacking midfielder from Man city signs on season loan
Know nothing but what is on wiki
Not a lot
RE: Alex Robertson - Theyak2 - 07-08-2023
When did he sign?
Source?
RE: Alex Robertson - Robsquad - 07-08-2023
(07-08-2023, 04:08 PM)Theyak2 Wrote: When did he sign?on official website
Source?
RE: Alex Robertson - Pompeyg100 - 07-08-2023
I’m disappointed but hopeful.
RE: Alex Robertson - Bedhamptonblue69 - 07-08-2023
Whooooooo ?
RE: Alex Robertson - Gerry Hatrick - 07-08-2023
Hmmm....very young and inexperienced. Gotta say, after the names we've had touted about this week, that's disappointing.
An Aussie too. When did an Aussie last come good for us?
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RE: Alex Robertson - Northstander - 07-08-2023
(07-08-2023, 04:12 PM)Gerry Hatrick Wrote: Hmmm....very young and inexperienced. Gotta say, after the names we've had touted about this week, that's disappointing.
An Aussie too. When did an Aussie last come good for us?
John Aloisi I'd say
RE: Alex Robertson - Theyak2 - 07-08-2023
That's been the story of our summer recruitment. There is nothing to say we have a winner here. We have to hope he can make the jump to league 1 football and make a difference for us. Otherwise.....
RE: Alex Robertson - Pompeyg100 - 07-08-2023
(07-08-2023, 04:12 PM)Gerry Hatrick Wrote: Hmmm....very young and inexperienced. Gotta say, after the names we've had touted about this week, that's disappointing.
An Aussie too. When did an Aussie last come good for us?
That’s why you shouldn’t believe names being touted!
Yengi?!
RE: Alex Robertson - mikey393 - 07-08-2023
Aged 20 born in Scotland. Plays Central Midfield in City U/21s. Current value £50K - Transfermarket.
RE: Alex Robertson - D'Alessandro dreaming - 07-08-2023
Any youngster on loan from the Prem would be a gamble. The lack of senior appearances is of course a concern but he was touted as one of the 60 best young talents in world football under 3 years ago so there must be something about him.
Various Man City fans were hoping he would be going to a Championship club on loan which says a bit about where they rank him
RE: Alex Robertson - Pompeyg100 - 07-08-2023
(07-08-2023, 04:22 PM)D'Alessandro dreaming Wrote: Any youngster on loan from the Prem would be a gamble. The lack of senior appearances is of course a concern but he was touted as one of the 60 best young talents in world football under 3 years ago so there must be something about him.
Various Man City fans were hoping he would be going to a Championship club on loan which says a bit about where they rank him
Reminds me of Scarlett and Azeez with lack of men’s football.
RE: Alex Robertson - Gerry Hatrick - 07-08-2023
(07-08-2023, 04:16 PM)Pompeyg100 Wrote:(07-08-2023, 04:12 PM)Gerry Hatrick Wrote: Hmmm....very young and inexperienced. Gotta say, after the names we've had touted about this week, that's disappointing.
An Aussie too. When did an Aussie last come good for us?
That’s why you shouldn’t believe names being touted!
Yengi?!
Strewth mate, that's what I meant!
RE: Alex Robertson - DeepBlue - 07-08-2023
(07-08-2023, 04:12 PM)Gerry Hatrick Wrote: Hmmm....very young and inexperienced. Gotta say, after the names we've had touted about this week, that's disappointing.
An Aussie too. When did an Aussie last come good for us?
On Saturday ?
RE: Alex Robertson - Jizbag - 07-08-2023
Strange signing. Not another young prem under 21 with no 1st team experience. What could go wrong...
RE: Alex Robertson - slayer - 07-08-2023
Our midfield general from Wish has arrived.
RE: Alex Robertson - D'Alessandro dreaming - 07-08-2023
I think we have to face the fact that we ate maybe not a club that other teams are particularly keen to lend young talent to and that these players might not be keen to come to.
Bazunu was a bit of an outlier as in recent years, youth products from higher division clubs have not had a productive spell here. In Robertson's case, it looks like Man City saying it is sink or swim time for him in senior football at the age of 20 years old.
RE: Alex Robertson - Pompeyg100 - 07-08-2023
(07-08-2023, 06:09 PM)D'Alessandro dreaming Wrote: I think we have to face the fact that we ate maybe not a club that other teams are particularly keen to lend young talent to and that these players might not be keen to come to.
Bazunu was a bit of an outlier as in recent years, youth products from higher division clubs have not had a productive spell here. In Robertson's case, it looks like Man City saying it is sink or swim time for him in senior football at the age of 20 years old.
You’ve read an awful lot into it with very little information.
I bet the kid would be chomping at the bit to play at FP, incredible opportunity for him.
RE: Alex Robertson - TBP - 07-08-2023
Let's hope he's expected to fight his way into the first team.
RE: Alex Robertson - Gerry Hatrick - 07-08-2023
(07-08-2023, 04:39 PM)DeepBlue Wrote:(07-08-2023, 04:12 PM)Gerry Hatrick Wrote: Hmmm....very young and inexperienced. Gotta say, after the names we've had touted about this week, that's disappointing.
An Aussie too. When did an Aussie last come good for us?
On Saturday ?
A little irony is completely lost on here, isn't it?
RE: Alex Robertson - Lawrence - 07-08-2023
(07-08-2023, 06:09 PM)D'Alessandro dreaming Wrote: I think we have to face the fact that we ate maybe not a club that other teams are particularly keen to lend young talent to and that these players might not be keen to come to.
Bazunu was a bit of an outlier as in recent years, youth products from higher division clubs have not had a productive spell here. In Robertson's case, it looks like Man City saying it is sink or swim time for him in senior football at the age of 20 years old.
Let's be honest, the guy is never going to play anything but a miniscule role at Man City unless he turns into a Foden and even then he's going to get scraps. City will be hoping that he'll progress enough to sell to a championship team for a few million in a few years time.
We are owed a decent loan signing but he's going into a very important role and can't be seen to feck up anytime soon so the pressure is on him big time. Surely there's an out-of-contract championship player out there that can do a season in this tinpot league?
Anyway, Robertson on youtube....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW3hyPzHsvU
RE: Alex Robertson - Hammie - 07-08-2023
seems to fit the profile that we have said we are looking for. Perhaps we could even give the lad a chance before we write him off. Our manager has seen him live a few times so must have been tracking him for a bit.
RE: Alex Robertson - Rocketman - 07-08-2023
(07-08-2023, 07:24 PM)Lawrence Wrote:Looks pretty good in the video, all-round performances. Good football brain by the looks of it.(07-08-2023, 06:09 PM)D'Alessandro dreaming Wrote: I think we have to face the fact that we ate maybe not a club that other teams are particularly keen to lend young talent to and that these players might not be keen to come to.
Bazunu was a bit of an outlier as in recent years, youth products from higher division clubs have not had a productive spell here. In Robertson's case, it looks like Man City saying it is sink or swim time for him in senior football at the age of 20 years old.
Let's be honest, the guy is never going to play anything but a miniscule role at Man City unless he turns into a Foden and even then he's going to get scraps. City will be hoping that he'll progress enough to sell to a championship team for a few million in a few years time.
We are owed a decent loan signing but he's going into a very important role and can't be seen to feck up anytime soon so the pressure is on him big time. Surely there's an out-of-contract championship player out there that can do a season in this tinpot league?
Anyway, Robertson on youtube....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW3hyPzHsvU
RE: Alex Robertson - mike hunt - 07-08-2023
Crumbs... Give the lad a chance, he's obviously keen to get regular football and he's come to fratton park.
at least he shows willing rather than sit on the bench at Man city
RE: Alex Robertson - D'Alessandro dreaming - 07-08-2023
(07-08-2023, 04:27 PM)Pompeyg100 Wrote:(07-08-2023, 04:22 PM)D'Alessandro dreaming Wrote: Any youngster on loan from the Prem would be a gamble. The lack of senior appearances is of course a concern but he was touted as one of the 60 best young talents in world football under 3 years ago so there must be something about him.
Various Man City fans were hoping he would be going to a Championship club on loan which says a bit about where they rank him
Reminds me of Scarlett and Azeez with lack of men’s football.
I've been up and down like a yo-yo on this signing but there is a key difference. Robertson is 20 wheras the other two were 17/18 IIRC. So on paper not a lot of difference in terms of senior games but it is a big difference (in theory) in terms of maturity and readiness.