Source: Daily_Mail
Robinho's second coming: Man City flop nets winner in dream Santos return
Robinho promised a heroic return for Santos. And though he did not deliver the hat-trick he prophecised in the Classico against Sao Paulo, an exquisite winning goal was enough for his adoring fans here.[LNB]The match started with a reality check for the on-loan Manchester City player. New boss Dorival Junior took much the same view as Roberto Mancini and Mark Hughes by declaring his new star too unfit and not in as good a form as those in front of him.[LNB]It took until the 58th minute for the 26-year-old to emerge from the bench, and his debut almost instantly threatened to be as disappointing as his 17 months at Eastlands since his move from Real Madrid.[LNB] Dream touch: Robinho scored the winning goal on his return for Santos[LNB]His team were leading 1-0 when he entered thanks to a first half penalty converted by Neymar, the so-called 'New Pele' or 'New Robinho' depending on your taste.[LNB]Substitute Roger headed an equaliser with 20 mintes to play. But, after two close shaves, Robinho finally got the goal he craved with four minutes to play.[LNB] Santos right back Wesley broke from defence, running the whole length of the pitch to cross from the right and find Robinho. [LNB]The Brazil star, at the near post, flicked it home with the inside of his right heel before unwisely celebrating in front of the home fans, who pelted him with anything they could find.[LNB] Manchester City flop Robinho insists he wants to stay at Santos 'for four years' PICTURE SPECIAL: Pele parades Robinho as City flop arrives at SantosAdam Johnson: I'm not going to be the new Robinho at Manchester City [LNB]
