Callum Robinson (F West Brom b.1995)

[Diggs246]

Next season well see as many irish premier league players we have had in a very long time

[tetsujin1979]

Next season well see as many irish premier league players we have had in a very long time
There's been 21 this season already, and there's still a chance for Dunne, Coventry, or Ferry to make an appearance on Sunday.

[Eirambler]

There's been 21 this season already, and there's still a chance for Dunne, Coventry, or Ferry to make an appearance on Sunday.

All three are with teams with little to play for so hopefully at least one of them gets a run.

[Demesne Lad]

Robinson may be going to WBA, with Oliver Burke going from WBA to the Blades in a swap (Lancashire Live, 24 August).

[Eirambler]

If Chris Wilder can turn Oliver Burke in to a premier league standard footballer he's an even better coach than I thought.

[Eirambler]

Now officially a West Brom player. Great news for West Brom in that they managed to offload the dreadful Oliver Burke at the same time as well.

It was difficult to judge Robinson last season with Sheffield United as he didn't seem to fit into their system at all. This coming season will tell us a lot more about whether there's a Premier League standard player in there or not. If it doesn't work out for him at West Brom he's destined to spend his career in the Championship I think.

[Diggs246]

He is a good player Robinson......but not a get player ......if you will

He will defo be handy for us but never a star

[tetsujin1979]

I could see him starting on the right of a front three in October

[paul_oshea]

Now officially a West Brom player. Great news for West Brom in that they managed to offload the dreadful Oliver Burke at the same time as well.

It was difficult to judge Robinson last season with Sheffield United as he didn't seem to fit into their system at all. This coming season will tell us a lot more about whether there's a Premier League standard player in there or not. If it doesn't work out for him at West Brom he's destined to spend his career in the Championship I think.

I think this is fair. I've rated him for a while because having seen Ireland line manys a time he stood out for his movement and vision he just seemed to be on a different wavelength(which like Robbie Keane is not necessarily a good thing) to the others. Never rated cod and I think his chance has passed Robinson probably has one more season of games with Ireland to prove himself and that's it.

[zero]

I also don't rate o'dowda (nor did his club manager particularly) but kenny must given he started him in both games ahead of robinson and long.

I would still think Long is the best option as a wide right forward but I can appreciate it's a short term solution.

[Trequartista20]

Though he can play in other positions, Robinson always looked better for PNE playing off the left, which is where he excelled for WBA last season.

We've yet to see the best of him for Ireland but I think he has a lot to offer us if we can find a defined role for him.

I'm old enough to remember when Irish players played above themselves in a green shirt, no matter what their club form was or what level they were playing at, now it's so often the opposite, with the likes of Stevens, Doherty, Robinson and so many others looking a shadow of the players they are at club level.

As far as O'Dowda's concerned, I was surprised he even made the squad. It certainly wasn't based on form. The talent's evident but I just don't see an end product. He had couple of good moments over the two games but regularly flatters to deceive. He failed to link up with Doherty effectively and kept wanting to come inside on his left foot, which is fine, but it was to no great effect. He didn't put any particularly dangerous balls into the box nor did he get any shots away that really worried the opposition goalkeeper.

[seanfhear]

Though he can play in other positions, Robinson always looked better for PNE playing off the left, which is where he excelled for WBA last season.

We've yet to see the best of him for Ireland but I think he has a lot to offer us if we can find a defined role for him.

I'm old enough to remember when Irish players played above themselves in a green shirt, no matter what their club form was or what level they were playing at, now it's so often the opposite, with the likes of Stevens, Doherty, Robinson and so many others looking a shadow of the players they are at club level.

As far as O'Dowda's concerned, I was surprised he even made the squad. It certainly wasn't based on form. The talent's evident but I just don't see an end product. He had couple of good moments over the two games but regularly flatters to deceive. He failed to link up with Doherty effectively and kept wanting to come inside on his left foot, which is fine, but it was to no great effect. He didn't put any particularly dangerous balls into the box nor did he get any shots away that really worried the opposition goalkeeper.
Players may be under pressure from clubs not to put as much in these days. The Clubs are paying them a lot of money ( Even for these Irish Players ) Coming Back Injured may well be a No No No these days ! !

[DeLorean]

Now officially a West Brom player. Great news for West Brom in that they managed to offload the dreadful Oliver Burke at the same time as well.

It was difficult to judge Robinson last season with Sheffield United as he didn't seem to fit into their system at all. This coming season will tell us a lot more about whether there's a Premier League standard player in there or not. If it doesn't work out for him at West Brom he's destined to spend his career in the Championship I think.

I know he scored a crucial goal for them at the end, but he was a bit part player in West Brom's run-in. Was there any reason for this other than just being down the pecking order a bit? If not, it wouldn't inspire confidence that he'd get more starts for them at a higher level.

[Stuttgart88]

I only really saw the game where they sealed promotion and he looked very good.

[Diggs246]

I could see him starting on the right of a front three in October

Could easily yeah, he is a better player then O Dowda

I do think the 433 system, could be a disaster for us
we just don't have the personnel for that system, in international football you get punished if you have weakness in formation

[Stuttgart88]

It was said earlier he looked better for PNE cutting in from the left and I'd agree based on the few times I've seen him. I think Kilbane, a PNE watcher, says the same.

[DeLorean]

Connolly's spot to lose? Does appear the battle is between the two Callum's for the other side.

[Trequartista20]

Starts at Leicester. O'Shea also playing.

[ColourfulPeanut]

Currently on a hattrick against Chelsea who are being smashed by West Brom.

Lad hates Chelsea, 3 Premier League goals and all 3 against them!

[Eirambler]

McGoldrick scored two against them last year and Obafemi got one as well. We seem to have strikers that are good at scoring against Chelsea and almost nobody else for some reason.

Robinson looks more comfortable cutting in off the left, which is the same position as Connolly obviously. Neither seems as suited to wide right.

[tetsujin1979]

the last Irish player to score a brace in the Premier League was David McGoldrick - coincidentally also against Chelsea

[ColourfulPeanut]

Robinson looks more comfortable cutting in off the left, which is the same position as Connolly obviously. Neither seems as suited to wide right.
He's played each game central on his own for West Brom so far this season. I think a lot of right footed strikers will prefer coming in off the left. I think Callum can play any of 3 up top if needed, good versatile option for us.

[Eirambler]

True, but if he plays for us next month it will be on the right of the three. I think that's possibly his weakest position of the three, although to be fair he is reasonably two footed.

[Diggs246]

The front 3 picks itself Connolly mcgoldrick Robinson

[Trequartista20]

Could easily yeah, he is a better player then O Dowda

I do think the 433 system, could be a disaster for us
we just don't have the personnel for that system, in international football you get punished if you have weakness in formation

Agree Robinson is a better option than O'Dowda.

I think 4-3-3 is unsuited to our players, too. We've looked worryingly open with that system, against Finland in particular.

And it was highlighted on MOTD how McCarthy excelled as one of two deep-lying midfielders along with McArthur for Palace.

I understand Kenny wants to foster a more progressive brand of football, but we don't want to be that easy to play against when we face Slovakia. In a match of this importance we need to keep things tight and hope to nick one at the other end. We don't want to give away a silly goal and end up having to chase the game again.

I'd certainly play Coleman at right-back as well. His form, experience and the leadership he offers I think demand his selection.

[Olé Olé]

They are two very good goals that Robinson scored. Hopefully he can stay in the team and kick on. It's clear they are looking for a more flexible front three by playing him through the middle than an out and out striker like Robson-Kanu or Charlie Austin.

[Bielsa´s irish]

Muck game today. Looked awful

[irishfan86]

He got a mention in the O’Shea thread but figured his display deserved some comments in his own thread. Robinson was engaged all game, consistently made good runs, generated two penalties and probably should have scored at least once from open play.

Good to see Big Sam trusting him, and playing as one of the forwards in a 4-4-2 also seemed to suit him.

[Eirambler]

Taken off at half time today and West Brom reportedly in for Benteke before the transfer window closes - so his game time might be reduced in the second half of the season. That would be a shame because I think he has been one of their better players in the first half of the season.

[seanfhear]

Taken off at half time today and West Brom reportedly in for Benteke before the transfer window closes - so his game time might be reduced in the second half of the season. That would be a shame because I think he has been one of their better players in the first half of the season.
I’d be worried if Benteke was going to be my replacement ! !

[John83]

Benteke was a 1 goal in 2 striker at Villa, 1 in 3 at Liverpool, and 1 in 5 at Palace. He's 30, so he's not getting any better, but I'd guess he's being brought in to start. Robinson's scored 5 goals in 32 games for West Brom, 3 of those in the half of those games that were in the Championship. He's just not the goal-scoring threat Benteke is. I'd have thought he'd be more likely to be playing off of Benteke than competing with him, but I don't know what West Brom's typical formation or their striker roster looks like.

[Colbert Report]

He's lost his place to Mbaye Diagne. Safe to say that Robinson is not Premiership quality. Diagne is only on loan until the end of the season and Robinson has another four years on his current contract, so he'll likely play for West Brom next season in the Championship.

[Charlie Darwin]

It's been a while but we're back in business, folks.

Robinson's finished.

[Colbert Report]

Incredible finish from Robinson to put West Brom up 3-1 against ten man Chelsea.

[passinginterest]

Absolute peach of a strike. Would be great to see him getting regular game time.

[Colbert Report]

Diagne is only at West Brom on loan until the end of this season, so there's a decent chance that Robinson will be the regular starter up front for them next season in the Championship.

[Colbert Report]

Second goal for Robinson, tidy finish, 5-2 now.

[seanfhear]

Second goal for Robinson, tidy finish, 5-2 now.
Stephen kenny has been doing great work with him.

[tetsujin1979]

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[SkStu]

That first goal was a belter (goal of the week stuff) and the second a very calm and measured lifted finish.

He only scores against Chelsea though!!

[Eirambler]

I'd imagine he will go back to being a regular in the Championship next season. He's the closest we have to a premier league standard striker at the moment, seems to be just a shade off that level but always difficult for him this season playing in a struggling team. Still young enough to develop another little bit and maybe get back to the top division later in his 20s and has plenty to offer us also.

[paul_oshea]

Ya I was one advocating for his inclusion, I felt particularly so when mcgoldilocks left because I felt he was the only one in the team who could offer a spark/bring someone in/show a bit of ingenuity but like all the other players(either inconsistent performances or inconsistent in games) he's inconsistent in games and only has one half or less that of a show.

[tetsujin1979]

Ya I was one advocating for his inclusion, I felt particularly so when mcgoldilocks left because I felt he was the only one in the team who could offer a spark/bring someone in/show a bit of ingenuity but like all the other players(either inconsistent performances or inconsistent in games) he's inconsistent in games and only has one half or less that of a show.

Were you Paul? If you were then you can quote the posts where you advocated it.

[Olé Olé]

Were you Paul? If you were then you can quote the posts where you advocated it.

I don't think he specified that his advocacy took the form of foot.ie forum posts. Bit harsh on this one I think, tets.

[CraftyToePoke]

Were you Paul? If you were then you can quote the posts where you advocated it.

Ah here, I'm one who'll happily kick O'Sheasian reality nonsense around the floor all day on here ( and elsewhere ) but this is harsh.

Let the record show :) ladies and gentlemen of the jury, he has been doing people's heads in about Robinson since Cardiff v Wales in the friendly match to an extent that his giddiness about that young man is all I remember about that evening at this stage.

That and the fact he befriended a street bum and they had a prolonged heart to heart through the medium of alcohol.

[paul_oshea]

I see he's scored again tonight. Big Sam took him off then :D

[tetsujin1979]

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[Snapshot]

Despite inconsistency, Robinson definitely has PL skills. He's Ireland's best forward. Connolly? Spurs double, peroxide and The Sun.

[elatedscum]

Despite inconsistency, Robinson definitely has PL skills. He's Ireland's best forward. Connolly? Spurs double, peroxide and The Sun.

Of the irish players currently playing in the premier league, was surprised to see that the top premier league scorers were Coleman (20), Clark (15) McCarthy (13)

[John83]

Why? They have way more PL appearances than the forwards.