Man City's Dunne: Robinho criticism spot on

Manchester City captain Richard Dunne has backed Robinho's criticism of their mental strength.

Dunne said: “Robinho is right and we need to have that stronger mentality but it just doesn’t happen like that.

"Young players have to learn the game first then over the next few years they’ll be strong.

“It’s a very young squad. We have got some young players who are still learning their trade. That winning mentality will come. We’ll get used to winning games.”

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Comments (2)

Manda, there is no criticism of robinho. Robinho was criticising the weak mentality of the city players.

Hi there.

I personally think the critisism placed on Robinho are nonsense. U cannot compared Robinho of Man City and the Robinho of Real Madrid. Never. In spain it took him a while to settle, He didn't just joined Madrid and performed miracles. And also the players that were around him were of world class. Now in Citym, the players cannot be compared to Madrid players. Robinho needs a season or 2 to settle.