Ethan Robson

I think it will have to be a Robson / Husband season. These guys get stuck in and will, therefore pick up injuries and cards. I'm comfortable with either (or both) in the team but I think it's going to be one or t'other.
Not sure I agree with your view that it is either Robson or Husband , they are not competing for the same position . Robson is an out and out midfielder , Husband a basic defender who could operate as a wing back imho.
 
Not sure I agree with your view that it is either Robson or Husband , they are not competing for the same position . Robson is an out and out midfielder , Husband a basic defender who could operate as a wing back imho.
No, I didn't mean that. What I was trying to say is that during the season, the misfortune of injuries and bookings may make it a choice of either, or.
 
Robson is showing all the attributes that we all thought Virtue had but hasn't fully shown yet

Comparisons to any of the midfield three from 2010 are a bit daft at this point
 
Already miles ahead of southern in terms of ability
Pretty unfair to compare him to Southern, especially at the expense of Keith. Remember Keith played and proved himself at Prem level - Anderson has played well for us in two games! Long way to go.
 
Robson has been very impressive but comparing him to Southern isn't exactly fair nor relevant. More importantly he is better than Spearing who he has replaced. Of the new signings I have been impressed with Mitchell, Robson, Anderson and CJ. I do have confidence that we have yet to see the best of Yates, Lubala and Ekipeteta also. Given my prediction was thay Sarkic will be the best of our new players, it bodes well.
 
I don't have this blind love for KS that a few arguing his case have.
He did well for us, but Robson looks a level above him at the comparative stages of their BFC careers.
 
Southern played more than 1 game for Blackpool in the premier league...
Let’s see if Robson can get to the promised land...
Sunderland didn’t think so..
They could be wrong...who knows ?
Robson isn’t even a similar player to Southern...
You compare Robson with DdddDavid Vaughan....
 
Sunderland have dropped at least
one bollock with Robson.
I'd say 2.
What the hell were they thinking?!
The lad Dobson is not in the same class.
 
Southern played in 21 league games in the premier league...
and was MOM in the play off final..
Lets see If Robson can match that.....
As many have said before Robson is a David Vaughan or Charlie Adam type player...
So to compare him with Southern is pure stupidity...
Is he as good as Charlie ? Is he bolloks
So stop deriding Keith Southern !
 
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Southern played more than 1 game for Blackpool in the premier league...
Let’s see if Robson can get to the promised land...
Sunderland didn’t think so..
They could be wrong...who knows ?
Robson isn’t even a similar player to Southern...
You compare Robson with DdddDavid Vaughan....

I am not saying Southern wasn't class. He clearly was. But if you think Keith Southern looked as good as Robson does now in his first few games, then you clearly didn't see them.

It is indisputable that Robson looks a more complete and talented footballer at this point than Southern did in his initial games.

Southern is a very admirable lad who made the absolute most out of what he had. If Robson has the same desire and attitude and improves at the rate that Southern did, then we've got a stunning player to look forward to.

And, aye, Sunderland let him go. We let Rickie Lambert go. He was shite then obviously...
 
You can’t compare how Southern and Robson look....
They’re different types of midfield players....
Let’s compare like with like....how does Charlie and Robson compare..
How do Vaughan and Robson compare ?
For some reason you’ve got it in for Gnashers...
Let’s see if Robson can make the promised land....
I’m saying Robson won’t play as many as Charlie in the premier league
 
You started off by saying Southern was obviously 'better' and now he's 'different'

😉

Southern is/was ace. At his prime, he was a lot better than anyone who saw him at the start would have guessed he'd be.
 
Forget the comparisons.. I've seen enough of this lad to know we have got a potential gem of a player here.
I don't know what the problem was at Sunderland but I can see why some of their fans were less than impressed that they let him go.
At only 23 he is just the right age and I'm looking forward to seeing how he develops as a footballer under NC's coaching.
 
Bit of a pointless debate really. For me Robson has a better all round game than KS, we can see that already, but KS had a character and commitment that was a big factor in our rise up the leagues. You need those players, with the drive and work rate and the great attitude that Southern had.
 
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Southern may have played 1 season in the premier league, but he was never premier league quality in my opinion. He was Championship at best.
I can't have that. Think laddie...that team he was in got to the Prem and did quite well. Keith was dependable, rock solid and scored some important goals for us. When Robson has done the same, I'll be ready to listen to you.
 
He was injured. Once fit we started to win again
Of the 11 games Southern started in the PL we only won 1 ( Bolton) , or do you mean the following season? In my opinion he was a decent
Championship player but like some of those promoted not quite PL standard.
 
Of the 11 games Southern started in the PL we only won 1 ( Bolton) , or do you mean the following season? In my opinion he was a decent
Championship player but like some of those promoted not quite PL standard.
The cold light of statistics tell a bland story. Yes, he was not an established Prem player but he was our Keith. He came through the leagues with us and grew into his role. I'd have him ten times over some Johnny-come-lately " I'm here for the cash whilst you're in the top division." Those guys will even kiss the badge for a bit extra.
 
The cold light of statistics tell a bland story. Yes, he was not an established Prem player but he was our Keith. He came through the leagues with us and grew into his role. I'd have him ten times over some Johnny-come-lately " I'm here for the cash whilst you're in the top division." Those guys will even kiss the badge for a bit extra.
I wouldn't argue with that , perhaps a bit sentimental for my liking but I get where you are coming from!!
 
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