Robinho speaks

[bluestevei]

ROBINHO last night fired an astonishing parting shot at Manchester City accusing Roberto Mancini and Mark Hughes of running the club like an office.

The Brazilian superstar finally got his wish to leave last week when he completed an ­s18million move to AC Milan.

And as his transfer brought a controversial two-year spell in England to an end, Robinho let rip at the tedium of his humdrum life under both Mancini and his predecessor Hughes.

Playmaker Robinho painted a picture of life at mega-rich City that owed more to an episode of the hit BBC comedy The Office than a global football force hell-bent on conquering the world.

The 26-year-old Samba star also revealed how he:

Felt neither Hughes nor Mancini UNDERSTOOD him;

HATED living in cold, dark Manchester;

PREFERRED Old Trafford and Anfield to Eastlands;

Should never have LEFT Real Madrid ... and was on his way to Chelsea before Citys last-minute bid;

Was PROMISED City would overtake Manchester United in a couple of years;

Only RESCUED his World Cup dream by returning to his homeland on loan during last season.

In an astonishingly frank interview, Robinho, who cost City s32.5m, said: Neither Hughes nor Mancini ­understood me. Perhaps they only ­believed in the sporting side of things but that wasnt enough for me.

There was a lack of contact between the players and the club. It was much like an office to ­training and ­goodbye, to a match and ­goodbye. I am Brazilian and I cant offer my best performance if Im not happy in every aspect of life.

 

[another generation]

Don't normally post one-worders, but...

And??

 

[leewill31]

ROBINHO last night fired an astonishing parting shot at Manchester City accusing Roberto Mancini and Mark Hughes of running the club like an office.

The Brazilian superstar finally got his wish to leave last week when he completed an ­s18million move to AC Milan.

And as his transfer brought a controversial two-year spell in England to an end, Robinho let rip at the tedium of his humdrum life under both Mancini and his predecessor Hughes.

Playmaker Robinho painted a picture of life at mega-rich City that owed more to an episode of the hit BBC comedy The Office than a global football force hell-bent on conquering the world.

The 26-year-old Samba star also revealed how he:

Felt neither Hughes nor Mancini UNDERSTOOD him;

HATED living in cold, dark Manchester;

PREFERRED Old Trafford and Anfield to Eastlands;

Should never have LEFT Real Madrid ... and was on his way to Chelsea before Citys last-minute bid;

Was PROMISED City would overtake Manchester United in a couple of years;

Only RESCUED his World Cup dream by returning to his homeland on loan during last season.

In an astonishingly frank interview, Robinho, who cost City s32.5m, said: Neither Hughes nor Mancini ­understood me. Perhaps they only ­believed in the sporting side of things but that wasnt enough for me.

There was a lack of contact between the players and the club. It was much like an office to ­training and ­goodbye, to a match and ­goodbye. I am Brazilian and I cant offer my best performance if Im not happy in every aspect of life.

sounds like he just wanted a cuddle every now and again the poor lad!

 

[NQblue]

Good fuckin riddance. Bloody money grabbing gimp.

 

[Ragnarok]

this is the link to the article

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/09/05/robinho-fires-stinging-parting-shot-at-old-club-manchester-city-102039-22537528/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/ ... -22537528/</a>

and here's the rest of the article

That was my problem. I am a special footballer and I need to be happy when Im playing.

That was the case at Real Madrid but never at City.

Robinhos appearance in Manchester on the last day of the summer 2008 transfer ­window sent shockwaves through football and heralded Citys arrival, in financial terms at least, at the Premier Leagues top table.

But the ­relationship between player and club never gelled and, despite assurances to the ­contrary given by the City ­hierarchy upon his arrival, Robinho believes the club still trail United.

He said: Perhaps I should never have left Real Madrid.

My destination was Chelsea with Luiz Felipe Scolari, but at the last moment City appeared and I accepted. I did not decide the transfer. Correspondence is always ­between clubs and I am not ­responsible for what anyone will pay. But Mark Hughes called me and insisted I joined the club. He was decisive in my move.

At the beginning it was ­positive, but England is a hard country and I had problems adapting.

Having Elano and Jo in the squad was a real bonus. They helped me to adapt but then Elano left I still dont ­understand the motives behind his exit.

I do not understand why ­people said things about us.We all ­demonstrated our quality in the team, and Elano and I were both then in the Brazil side.

Perhaps Hughes did not ­understand how best to use us both in his squad.

After that, Mark left and I dont think that Mancini had confidence in me. Going on loan to Santos was the best solution because, if Id stayed at City, I would not have played in the World Cup. The loan was very successful. I recaptured my love of football, won a title and ­confirmed my place in the Brazil team. It was an excellent ­experience and they tried to ­extend my loan, but City had made up their minds to sell.

When I arrived, the directors at City told me that, in a couple of years, we would overtake United, but the time has passed and nothing has changed.

Manchester is a sensational venue for football but an awful place to live ... the winter, the cold and the dark nights. Its very hard for a young Brazilian.

The Premier League is one of the best in the world, without a doubt. The stadiums are always full and the atmosphere is incredible. But not every footballer is able to play in England. The character can be difficult for a foreigner.

The best stadiums are Anfield and Old Trafford because of their histories, and my best ­memories will be my first goal for City and how happy everyone was with me, and the support City fans gave me during my stay.

Robinho denies there were any problems between him and Citys other big-name stars.

He said: People spoke about jealousy towards Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor but that wasnt the case.

I always offered my best on the field but Mancini didnt seem to feel that I did.

He cannot wait to kick-start his career at the San Siro ­alongside compatriot Ronaldinho. He said: Im not trying to sound ­arrogant, but Robinho is not a player to sit around waiting on the bench or up in the stands.

Now I have joined up with Ronaldinho and to be with him is always a pleasure.

We have one of the best ­attacks in Europe Pato is a star and so is Zlatan Ibrahimovic and if everything works then we can win trophies this season.

Im a star player. I showed that in Spain but not in England. Now I hope to be successful in Italy.

 

[moomba]

Did he ever play at Old Trafford for us?

 

[the talisman]

Should never have LEFT Real Madrid?????

I seem to remember him crying like a girl to get out of Real.

What's wrong with these spoiled little shits sticking the boot in as soon as they've left?

Show some dignity you ungrateful prick.

I can't believe I've reacted to this! Why is it so hard for some footballers to keep their mouth shut and do their job? Anyway he's gone now, onwards and upwards blues we don't need him anyway.<br /><br />-- Sun Sep 05, 2010 4:43 pm --<br /><br />

Should never have LEFT Real Madrid?????

I seem to remember him crying like a girl to get out of Real.

What's wrong with these spoiled little shits sticking the boot in as soon as they've left?

Show some dignity you ungrateful prick.

I can't believe I've reacted to this! Why is it so hard for some footballers to keep their mouth shut and do their job? Anyway he's gone now, onwards and upwards blues we don't need him anyway.

OK just read the rest of it, the OP was a bit selective, at least he had a good word for the fans.

Still, he's gone and we move on.

 

[NQblue]

PREFERRED Old Trafford and Anfield to Eastlands;

Both sheds that obviously remind him of Brazil? Strange little boy.

 

[Mancio]

. He said: Im not trying to sound ­arrogant, but Robinho is not a player to sit around waiting on the bench or up in the stands.

the poor idiot ........ he seem dont understand he will be waiting on the bench at san siro like he was on the COMS bench.

 

[sixlashes]

robinho should have joined a circus where all the kids would love to watch his tricks, not a team player,just a selfish bastard.wait while he gets a winter in milan its fkin freezing.