Callum Robinson (F West Brom b.1995)

[seanfhear]

Sneaky one in to the back of Robinson by the defender ( the one Robinson threw the ball at ) ~ ~ But obviously Robinson’s response is a sending off ~ ~ I hope the Swansea defender got a booking for the sly dig.

[joey B]

No country allegiances from Obafemi either,front and centre asking for the red card!!

[dynamo kerry]

I always wonder about irish players interacting in the league and at first I thought Michael was looking for a throw and then when the red card is produced he nods in a firm way as if he approves.. no cordial reach out to his fellow Irish international.

The obafemi competitive spirt accounts for some of that but there must be some degree of apathy there too..

Fascinating.

Can't imagine they know each other very well. Age difference and no overlapping clubs.

It's not the parrott, idah, connelly,plumby bond borne of u21 duty

He(Robinson )was very silly though but I imagine he is very frustrated generally. He's not having a very good 18 months. Assuming Cardiff doesn't work out he only has one more significant move in him

[JR89]

First game back tonight and gets on the score sheet. Three goals and three assists in his ten games since joining Cardiff.

[JR89]

Assists their second goal so that's seven goal contributions in his ten games for them so far.

[irishfan86]

Two goals today against Leeds in the FA Cup. Would be nice to see him get in proper form ahead of qualifiers.

[Demesne Lad]

Robinson out of action until April with a grade 2 hamstring tear. (BBC Football, 23 Feb).

[Demesne Lad]

It was initially thought the hamstring injury which occurred in a game v Reading (17 Feb) would keep Robinson out until after the international break, but he was ruled out of the Swansea City game last week and further doubts have emerged over his availability for the rest of the Championship campaign. Manager Lamouchi commented "We have a lot of games in April and in one month everything will be finished. When you stop for one month, you need a minimum of one month to come back. .....He is doing his best to come back as soon as possible, he is working morning and afternoon, twice a day, but it will probably not be enough."

Lamouchi did say, though, that in his most optimistic view, Robinson might make it back for the last three games of the campaign, but didn't appear to hold out too much hope. (Wales Online, 6 April)

[Demesne Lad]

Scored in the 3-1 pre-season friendly win against The New Saints on 4 July.

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/pre-season-report-cardiff-city-3-1-new-saints

[Trequartista20]

Cardiff's manager, Errol Balut, quite critical of Robinson here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67156814

Also says that O'Dowda is set to be out until late December.

[Demesne Lad]

Opens the scoring (after 2 mins) as Cardiff thrash Huddersfield away.

[pineapple stu]

Responds with a goal in the second minute to set them on the way to a big win away to Huddersfield tonight. His first league goal of the season.

Could really do with him rediscovering a bit of consistent form given our ongoing troubles to front. Not sure he has it in him to do that though.

[Razors left peg]

Responds with a goal in the second minute to set them on the way to a big win away to Huddersfield tonight. His first league goal of the season.

Could really do with him rediscovering a bit of consistent form given our ongoing troubles to front. Not sure he has it in him to do that though.

Rediscovering? Has he ever shown consistent form in his entire career? Hes had a few good runs of games but no consistent season I think.

[pineapple stu]

Well fair! I suppose the six goals in three games that saved Kenny two years ago was about it. Though at Preston he hit double figures twice in three years; I'd take even that

[Razors left peg]

Hes just such an odd player, he can look extremely good for short bursts, you'd wonder what stops him being consistently better.

[seanfhear]

Hes just such an odd player, he can look extremely good for short bursts, you'd wonder what stops him being consistently better.
Hamstrings probably.

[SkStu]

Goal and assist for him today. Did well to cross for their first goal and then finished a cross for his goal to put Cardiff in front.

[pineapple stu]

Missed a penalty in the eighth minute today for Cardiff against Wednesday in the Cup

Bizarrely it was the second penalty Cardiff had missed in the game, the other being four minutes earlier. And they were already 1-0 down by that stage.

And there was still time for Cardiff to score an own goal in the first half.

About as bad a first half as a team can get really

[seanfhear]

Missed a penalty in the eighth minute today for Cardiff against Wednesday in the Cup

Bizarrely it was the second penalty Cardiff had missed in the game, the other being four minutes earlier. And they were already 1-0 down by that stage.

And there was still time for Cardiff to score an own goal in the first half.

About as bad a first half as a team can get really
Did the Coach run over a black cat on the way to the ground ? !

[Demesne Lad]

The relationship between Robinson and Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut is reportedly not the best, according to Football League World, who suggest that Robinson may leave Cardiff this summer. Partly because of injury, he played just 843 minutes in 2023/24. Robinson had 20 shots at goal (two on target) scoring twice, and provided two assists. Cardiff City urged to part ways with Callum Robinson (footballleagueworld.co.uk) (https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/cardiff-city-urged-to-part-ways-with-callum-robinson/)

[Demesne Lad]

Interesting interview (2 August) with Robinson, who had a good pre-season. He took a knock on his Achilles tendon in the first game of the Championship and missed Tuesday's League Cup game, but trained on Wednesday.

The frank Erol Bulut conversation that changed everything for Callum Robinson at Cardiff City - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/frank-erol-bulut-conversation-changed-29662714)

[SkStu]

Goal for him today in the derby a few minutes after coming on. Equalizer for Cardiff in a 1-1 draw. Would be nice to see him find a bit of prolonged form and become an option for us again. He brings something a little different to our forward options.

[elatedscum]

Scored tonight in a 2-0 win. Also scored on Saturday. Certainly doing his best to earn a recall…

[Eirambler]

Another goal for him today, he's a good player when he's on it and can't be too far off being called back in.

Incidentally there were three Irish scorers in England today called Callum (or Calum). I don't think I've ever met an Irish person called Callum!

[Acornvilla]

Another goal for him today, he's a good player when he's on it and can't be too far off being called back in.

Incidentally there were three Irish scorers in England today called Callum (or Calum). I don't think I've ever met an Irish person called Callum!
My brother had a little boy and they called him Callum last month, but he is I'm pretty sure the first I've come across as well :D

[Predator]

Common enough name in the northwest and have come across a few who go by the shortened 'Cal'. Presumably it's a variation of Colm, Colum, Columb etc.

[tetsujin1979]

My cousin's son is Calum, but he's the only one I know

[samhaydenjr]

Rediscovering? Has he ever shown consistent form in his entire career? Hes had a few good runs of games but no consistent season I think.


Another goal for him today, he's a good player when he's on it and can't be too far off being called back in.

Incidentally there were three Irish scorers in England today called Callum (or Calum). I don't think I've ever met an Irish person called Callum!

He's never been a particularly prolific goalscorer but he's on a good run of five goals in nine games - enough to put him in the conversation for the international break or just monitor him for the New Year?

[Fixer82]

Ever since Callum Best was on that reality tv show there’s been a rake of babies named Callum

[elatedscum]

Ever since Callum Best was on that reality tv show there’s been a rake of babies named Callum

Saw something recently where Callum Best said he’d appeared in 45 reality tv shows or something like that

[seanfhear]

Saw something recently where Callum Best said he’d appeared in 45 reality tv shows or something like thatMore appearances ( caps ) than Georgie did for Northern Ireland ~ That's without me checking !

[Fixer82]

Saw something recently where Callum Best said he’d appeared in 45 reality tv shows or something like that

Christ! What an awful way to live. Seems like a nice guy but being famous for being someone famous’s son seems like it would be a bit unfulfilling. But best of luck to him

[SkStu]

My brother had a little boy and they called him Callum last month, but he is I'm pretty sure the first I've come across as well :D

What are they calling him this month?

[SkStu]

A brace for Robinson today against Watford for whom Vata got an assist.

[Demesne Lad]

A brace for Robinson today against Watford for whom Vata got an assist.

That's an average of a goal every 139 minutes he has played in the Championship so far this season.

[SkStu]

Straight red this afternoon for an elbow on a Coventry player

[Demesne Lad]

The BBC Radio 5 commentator and pundit both queried the red card. Cardiff manager Riza wasn't happy either, pointing out that it was the (substitute) referee James Durkin's first Championship game. Perhaps Cardiff will appeal the card.

[Eirambler]

2 for Cardiff against Swansea brings him to 10 league goals to for the season. Good going scoring that many in around half a season in a struggling team. Him, Parrott and Cannon all in form going into March, Szmodics was doing OK too until the injury. Plenty of options for HH.

[Demesne Lad]

That's a Championship goal every 124 minutes played, on average, according to Transfermarkt.

[rebelmusic]

First goal was a beaut, a real confidence strike.

I've always felt Robinson blows hot and cold though. Has a good run for 2 or 3 games and then goes on a drought for 10.. although he's been better this season it must be said.

Regardless, he's definitely gone up the pecking order. Hopefully he can stay on a good run now. He brings something different

[SkStu]

Another goal and an assist for Robinson today against Derby. Sounds like he played well all round too. Is he playing himself into HH plans?

[Eirambler]

Has to be I think. A very streaky player and someone who I feel has the ability to be playing at a higher level than he is. But on current form he's definitely in the squad at a minimum.

[pineapple stu]

And given other options aren't inspiring either. Idah with no goals in 15 (is it now?), Ferguson and Sammie injured, Connolly still a long way to go in his recovery, Obafemi injured and gone off a cliff anyway. Maybe only Parrott and Cannon ahead of him?

[Eirambler]

Yes, although Szmodics and Ferguson should both be back playing by the time the squad is named. Robinson, Parrott, Ferguson, Cannon and Szmodics would be the five for me as things stand (with Vata picked as well but primarily as a winger).

[rebelmusic]

I'm not sold on Ferguson at the moment. I know that might be sacrilege to some people but everyone on that list is having a better season by a country mile and you could even argue Idah is having a better season.

I want to be wrong saying this. Irish players seem to struggle with confidence more than most and we need our in-form players as much as possible.

Begin the slaughter

[Eirambler]

No slaughter, but if the Bulgaria game was next week and he was available, I'd still start him. At the level we're up against here, he would give the Bulgarian defence a lot to think about I think.