Robbo to retire : Sat Feb 06, 2016 5:59 pm  

Just heard Robbo is to retire ,needs an operation on his hip

Re: Robbo to retire : Sat Feb 06, 2016 7:15 pm  

If correct it's unfortunate for him, great player and served us well!
Shame to lose him like that, would have good for him to retire in his time have his last game so the fans could show there appreciation!

However as regards this season! The damage done to it can be limited if wood comes back fit as with
Ellis, brough, wood, Connor and Robbo able in the halves
Hinchliffe, leeming, wood and Robbo able at hooker
We probably would be one player to heavy!
Yes I know we have a bit of a crisis at the moment but all were fit we would have some money just sat in the stands for positions that don't usually get changed

[Durham Giant]

Re: Robbo to retire : Sat Feb 06, 2016 7:44 pm  

That would be sad news if true he has been a great servant to the club.

Bearing in mind his size he is one of the bravest players to take the field.

The number of times he has been knocked out but just gets up again is high.

A brave and great player. If true i hope the club give him a proper send off.

Re: Robbo to retire : Sun Feb 07, 2016 1:58 pm  

wouldnt be unexpected if true

been good for us and hes one of the toughest players ive ever seen

Re: Robbo to retire : Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:26 pm  

Well not finished yet according to him on radio Leeds today. Sounded touch and go with a visit to a specialist to come though, but at his age in this game caution will be in mind.

Re: Robbo to retire : Mon Feb 08, 2016 5:49 am  

Suppose it also depends on what happens with the player's that fill the gap. If hinchliffe, cruise or wood hit form at hooker and brough Ellis or Connor boss the halves hey may not get back into the squad after his recovery. Although I still say it would have been nice for him to have finished his career on the pitch so the fans could give him a proper send off! Let's hope that still gets to happen

Re: Robbo to retire : Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:10 am  

Sad news if true. An honest players who gave his all and will be hard to replace.
Would expect the Club to look after him.

Re: Robbo to retire : Mon Feb 08, 2016 1:19 pm  

who gave the contract out considering we has leeming, wood and hinchcliffe

Re: Robbo to retire : Mon Feb 08, 2016 2:02 pm  

brearley84 wrote:

who gave the contract out considering we has leeming, wood and hinchcliffe

The CO Thewlis, he makes all the decisions. The Coach Andrson does what he is told, like a good little boy.

Re: Robbo to retire : Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:29 am  

Confirmed by the club on the website. http://giantsrl.com/_mobile/article/505 ... -to-retire Gutted for him and his family- didn't deserve for it to happen like that. He should have ended his career walking from the field to the huge applause he deserves from the fans. We are where we are due to that guys massive heart. Without a doubt the bravest RL player in the game. Good luck robbo.

Confirmed by the club on the website. http://giantsrl.com/_mobile/article/505 ... -to-retire Gutted for him and his family- didn't deserve for it to happen like that. He should have ended his career walking from the field to the huge applause he deserves from the fans. We are where we are due to that guys massive heart. Without a doubt the bravest RL player in the game. Good luck robbo.