Stephen Robinson

[OrlandoDon]

I will say this, Robinson seems well happy to join us. a step up to a top Scottish club despite the current situation. As he says, two phases, firstly stability this year and ‘survive,’ then summer and beyond. He’s certainly motivated to do well and knows exactly what he’s in for. I also like that he’s got obvious passion/fire, always felt Thelin was too nice and passive. I feel a coach needs that side to him, obviously has to be used smartly too.

[tlg1903]

58 minutes ago, OrlandoDon said:

I will say this, Robinson seems well happy to join us. a step up to a top Scottish club despite the current situation. As he says, two phases, firstly stability this year and ‘survive,’ then summer and beyond. He’s certainly motivated to do well and knows exactly what he’s in for. I also like that he’s got obvious passion/fire, always felt Thelin was too nice and passive. I feel a coach needs that side to him, obviously has to be used smartly too.

I do wonder if Emir Bajrami was the one who lit the fire under players arses in the Thelin regime.   

Robinson has spoken really well so far but he's been good with a mic under his nose every time I've ever heard him.  It is nice to have a manager I actually want to listen to again though.  Leven clearly hates doing press, Thelin was ok to a point but still pretty bland, Goodwin was solid enough, Glass a bit meh.  McInness was excellent though and I would put Robinson in that category.   All that said you can't fake enthusiasm and he's clearly delighted to be here which I must admit does lift the spirits a bit.  Overall I'm defo feeling a bit better than I did yesterday morning when the news dropped though still remain sceptical this is going to be the right choice long term.  

[OrlandoDon]

If it was horneland or another foreigner, Aberdeen is just another random job. And questions would be asked, comments made etc. Robinson knows the club, the size of the club, and truly feels this is a step up, a one he deserves. He rightly says we are a big club with history, and means it. I think we’ve got a very motivated guy, eager to have us punch above our weight too.

[tlg1903]

Just finished watching the press conference.  He was asked about Leven right at the end and said that would be looked at and addressed in the next 12 hours.  My feeling is probably gone going by his body language.  Also mentioned he knew Lutz well which, disappointingly no-one asked him to elaborate on.  

[OrlandoDon]

24 minutes ago, tlg1903 said:

Just finished watching the press conference.  He was asked about Leven right at the end and said that would be looked at and addressed in the next 12 hours.  My feeling is probably gone going by his body language.  Also mentioned he knew Lutz well which, disappointingly no-one asked him to elaborate on.  

Is there any substance to the chatter about lutz leaving, fired etc? Or is it just more made up shit to create drama? After dunfermline, for all we know Dave and Lutz met and both agreed, fuck this, we need someone now, an agreed Robinson could be got now. If Robinson knows lutz, bonus. Such a horrible two month, too much drama, some created by the fans and our uneasiness. Glad it’s over.