Mark Robins (12 Viewers)

[Grendel]

There’s talk that when and it will soon be when Graham Potter gets the boot at Chelsea his pay off will be around £50 million, ridiculous, probably tax free.
Potter is a decent manager but it’s players who will get him out, nearly always is, that’s why Fergie got rid of certain players who dominated the dressing room but it took Sir Alex five years to control the dressing room and in that time he dispensed with some strong characters some in their prime.
In a way Robins has done the same here and now fully controls the squad of players and has that ruthless streak too.

How on earth is it tax free?

 

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[SkyblueDad]

How on earth is it tax free?

I hope it isn’t was just thinking is it classed as a wage or not, not sure

 

[ProfessorbyGrace]

His first starting XI six years ago

Might be my age, but I cannot remember K.Foley at RB and C. Vernam up front.

Really is surprising how rapidly 6 whole years have flown by, but what a 6 years for CCFC. ⚽️

 

[Theonlywayisskyblue]

I hope it isn’t was just thinking is it classed as a wage or not, not sure

It's only the first 30k of a severance payment that can be made tax free though he may have a clause in his contract that gives him that amount net of tax but surely not. Even in this crazy industry that can't be right, can it ?

 

[Paul Anthony]

Might be my age, but I cannot remember K.Foley at RB and C. Vernam up front.

I think a lot of us wish we couldn't remember, to be honest....

 

[SkyblueDad]

It's only the first 30k of a severance payment that can be made tax free though he may have a clause in his contract that gives him that amount net of tax but surely not. Even in this crazy industry that can't be right, can it ?

Not sure but I remember the stink when those high bonus payments were made to some of those high flying brokers in the City which I’m sure were tax free. Still paying 40% on £50 mill and too bad is it.

 

[pipkin73]

Had a look on the Leicester board to see if anyone was considering him for them and there were a few posters who thought he’d be a good fit and would take the job but a gamble.

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I think a lot of us wish we couldn't remember, to be honest....

I remember Vernam but not Foley, guess i've only lost half the plot lol. Mind you, this Sunday is my 50th so i think after that i will have lost the whole plot.

 

[kg82]

Nathan Clarke was a Slade purchase.. had number 7 at CB

I hope we shot him for that. I still don’t really remember him!

 

[The Philosopher]

His first starting XI six years ago

I mean, that team by any measure is poor af. Stokes was “ok”, we got a decent fee for Stevenson who then I think hasn’t done much - the rest? It’s no wonder we went down.

Robins has done wonders for us. He himself came back to the club after a year being jobless after being sacked by Huddersfield and then Scunthorpe.

In a way it’s a good thing that he didn’t do so well elsewhere. He’ll know that if he leaves (again) then he might not automatically succeed or get the support / free rein that he gets here. Also, other clubs thinking about poaching will look at his Hudds / Scunthorpe and to an extent Barnsley stats and see that he’s not always been successful.

Some managers and clubs just “work”. Nathan Jones, Luton; great there but leaves for Stoke and flops, goes back to Luton - does great, goes to Southampton - fired. I think Jones’ problem is that he doesn’t take Mick Harford with him who I think does the Ady role behind the scenes. Without Harford Jones doesn’t work.

Robins has done brilliantly and hats off to him. I’ve said before (as have others), Ady is also phenomenally important and we should (the club I mean) throw him some toffee to recognise that.

Talking of chewy stuff, has anyone ever seen Robins NOT chomping gum?

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I hope we shot him for that. I still don’t really remember him!

You might remember him as the Grimsby centre back who gifted McNulty a goal at Blundell Park

 

[Home and Away!]

I know Pete posted link to this podcast the other day...but thought this snippet would let others get a flavour of the praise from these guys!!!

 

[JulianDarbyFTW]

Wonder if he loses his shit at all?

 

[ProfessorbyGrace]

I hope we shot him for that. I still don’t really remember him!

He was about as mobile as a dump truck, if I remember rightly. Looked like a part time player.

 

[Ian1779]

He has always worked on limited funds so of course it would take time to put a decent side together after each promotion.

Since he came back 6 years ago we have improved every season. How many managers have had to put up with half he has and still be successful?

But why would he want to leave?

I’m convinced he intends to stay until he gets us to the PL, and I am convinced that he will achieve it too.

 

[PVA]

He was about as mobile as a dump truck, if I remember rightly. Looked like a part time player.

Almost as mobile as Darius Henderson was

 

[Wyken Sky Blue]

Said it elsewhere but he seems to have an extra spring in his step since the DK takeover, he actually looks happier

I've heard Robins ringtone is I'm Into Something Good...

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[clint van damme]

I’m convinced he intends to stay until he gets us to the PL, and I am convinced that he will achieve it too.

I never thought I'd see us in the top flight again in my lifetime, now I'm fairly certain I will, (as long as I don't die beforehand!).
By that, I mean if I get to average life expectancy.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I never thought I'd see us in the top flight again in my lifetime, now I'm fairly certain I will, (as long as I don't die beforehand!).
By that, I mean if I get to average life expectancy.

Wonder if the ‘We’ll Be Back’ guy is still knocking around

 

[clint van damme]

Wonder if the ‘We’ll Be Back’ guy is still knocking around

Thi k someone said he'd moved to Australia. Though maybe that's what his sign referred to?

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Thi k someone said he'd moved to Australia. Though maybe that's what his sign referred to?

Maybe it was folded and we couldn't see all of it.

"We'll Be Outback"

 

[TomRad85]

I never thought I'd see us in the top flight again in my lifetime, now I'm fairly certain I will, (as long as I don't die beforehand!).
By that, I mean if I get to average life expectancy.

I'm only 37 and a few years back I was convinced I'd snuff it before we ever got back there.

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[clint van damme]

I'm only 37 and a few years back I was convinced I'd snuff it before we ever got back there.

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37? Thought you were younger, makes your penchant for tracksuits even worse.

 

[TomRad85]

37? Thought you were younger, makes your penchant for tracksuits even worse.

The 85 is a clue. But I will take the compliment and run anyway.

 

[clint van damme]

The 85 is a clue. But I will take the compliment and run anyway.

Hadn't put much thought in to it, but in hindsight, good clue.

 

[Old Warwickshire lad]

I never thought I'd see us in the top flight again in my lifetime, now I'm fairly certain I will, (as long as I don't die beforehand!).
By that, I mean if I get to average life expectancy.

I’m glad it’s not still three score and ten.

 

[Great_Expectations]

His first starting XI six years ago

Unfortunately I remember every single one of those players!

Always liked Stokes, he was a steady, solid and reliable LB but was never going to make the journey to Championship play off contenders with us. He absolutely loved/loves the club too which is always good to see.

Stevenson is the other I really liked, and I’m massively surprised he’s found his level where he has. Perhaps he’ll still push on, but ruined his career leaving us really.

Never really got G Thomas, thought he was ok, but being snapped up by Leicester was crazy.

The less said about the rest is probably for the best.

 

[robbiethemole]

Missed out on MoM award thank fuck, Kompany gets it again.
Bradshaw gets PoM

 

[Calista]

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I remember Vernam but not Foley, guess i've only lost half the plot lol. Mind you, this Sunday is my 50th so i think after that i will have lost the whole plot.

50 is the new 30 Pipkin. Enjoy it!

 

[SBT]

Stevenson is the other I really liked, and I’m massively surprised he’s found his level where he has. Perhaps he’ll still push on, but ruined his career leaving us really.

He left us when we were in League Two and is now a regular in League One, with a payday from Wolves along the way - I'd say he's done OK.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

He left us when we were in League Two and is now a regular in League One, with a payday from Wolves along the way - I'd say he's done OK.

Fairly sure he was struggling to get in our side at the time too, so I'd rather have been Wolves reserves than ours.

 

[TomRad85]

He left us when we were in League Two and is now a regular in League One, with a payday from Wolves along the way - I'd say he's done OK.

Won't be a regular in league 1 very long. He's hardly established as a league 1 player and his team are rock bottom.

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[shmmeee]

Fairly sure he was struggling to get in our side at the time too, so I'd rather have been Wolves reserves than ours.

Didnt a family member come on here claiming he was dropped unfairly or something?

 

[Robinshio]

Missed out on MoM award thank fuck, Kompany gets it again.
Bradshaw gets PoM

lazy really - lets just give it to whoever is on top irrespective of budgets etc
Not saying it should be Robins, Carrick probably has had a better record

 

[shmmeee]

If your club is still receiving parachute payments you should be exempt from MotM.

 

[TomRad85]

Didnt a family member come on here claiming he was dropped unfairly or something?

Absolute clown family by the sounds of it.

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