More from Robinho
bitterandblue.blogspot.com 10/26/2009 — The sidelined Brazilian has been speaking again to radio in his home country: "I'm very happy about the interest that Barcelona have in me, playing in the Nou Camp it is much easier to be the best player in the world than at City." "I'm not forcing a hypothetical exit from England and ...

No Robinho move says Balague
bitterandblue.blogspot.com 10/20/2009 — Hot on the heels of more Robinho exit rumours comes Guillem Balague's considered view : The Premier league club have no intention of selling their star player and Barcelona do not have sufficient funds to even consider making a large enough bid that might give City reason to reconsider. ...

Bowen - 'Robinho has to fight for his place'
bitterandblue.blogspot.com 10/16/2009 — Ignoring the rumour and speculation that has been floating around this week, Mark Bowen has been discussing the return of Robinho and warned that he faces a fight for his place: "He's a naturally-fit guy who doesn't carry a lot of weight, so once he's back training with the group it doesn't ...

'Oh yes he is', 'Oh no he isn't'
bitterandblue.blogspot.com 11/10/2009 — Pantomime season is almost upon us, but the contradictory stories over the future of Robinho continue apace. There have been a series of reports in today's press with regard to his future, and with many seemingly different angles taken. AS reported Joan Laporta as indicating the club would back ...

More Robinho rumour
bitterandblue.blogspot.com 11/11/2009 — Fresh after posting this came another report regarding Robinho surfaced, again in The Guardian, and it is fairly conclusive in its tone: Manchester City's attempts to placate Robinho and keep the most expensive footballer in England happy have failed, with the Brazilian desperate to leave in ...

Robinho setback
bitterandblue.blogspot.com 10/22/2009 — From harbouring hopes of a return next week against Scunthorpe, it seems that Robinho is instead set for another couple of weeks on the sidelines: "He's had a little bit of a setback, and the likelihood is it will be another 10 to 14 days," confirmed Hughes. "The area where the stress ...

Robinho nearing a return
bitterandblue.blogspot.com 10/12/2009 — Get ready for the press to scream 'controversy': "Robi is not far away, he’s probably got about 10 more days and then he can be back in the group,” reported manager Mark Hughes who has spent the weekend reading rumours that he is about to sell the British record signing. “He’s working every ...

Hughes positive over Robinho
bitterandblue.blogspot.com 10/16/2009 — In his press conference today, Mark Hughes dismissed rumours linking Robinho with a move away from the club and predicted good things ahead this season - and echoes what I wrote earlier today : "There's always speculation and noise surrounding Robi. Read the interview and the vast majority of ...

Robinho closes in on £33m Man City exit as Barca agree to match his wages
dailymail.co.uk 10/13/2009 — Barcelona and Manchester City have reportedly agreed a deal that would see Robinho move to the Nou Camp in January. The European champions would pay about £33million.

Manchester City To Fend Off Barcelona's Robinho Interest
goal.com 10/14/2009 — are preparing to rebuff any efforts by Barcelona to tempt them into selling Robinho in the January transfer window as they will not be buying themselves. The Blaugrana have made it clear that the Brazilian forward is a player who they are interested ...

Manchester City Robinho 'Flattered' By Barcelona Interest - Report (Goal.com) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News 10/26/2009
The Brazilian says it would be easier to be the best player in the world at Barca...

City's Robinho reasserts desire to join Barcelona — ESPNsoccernet 10/26/2009
Robinho believes his ambition to be the best player in the world would be better served playing for Barcelona than Manchester City, although he insists he is not trying to force a move away from the Premier League side.

Hughes insists Robinho will stay at Man City — ESPNsoccernet 10/27/2009
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has insists there is "no chance" that want-away forward Robinho will leave Eastlands in January. > >

Hughes relishing Robinho return — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER 10/28/2009
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes wishes he had Robinho available to face Scunthorpe on Wednesday but says the Brazilian could return next week.

Manchester City Manager Mark Hughes Plays Down Speculation Over Robinho Future (Goal.com) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News 10/28/2009
Brazilian nearing full fitness, but is not going anywhere...