Callum Robinson opened the scoring for Cardiff City just 90 seconds into their Championship clash with Huddersfield on Tuesday. The Welsh side went on to win the game 4-0.
The Ireland international backheeled Josh Bowler's low ball across the box to the net for his first Championship goal of the season, adding to one he got in the League Cup a month ago.
The goal came just days after Robinson's work rate was criticised by Cardiff manager Erol Bulut.
16 October 2023; Callum Robinson of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between Gibraltar and Republic of Ireland at Estádio Algarve in Faro, Portugal. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
"I have problems with some of my players so they have to change it," Bulut said on Friday, a day before Cardiff lost 1-0 to Blackburn.
"Both Callum (Robinson) and Rubin (Colwill) are included in this. It’s not enough or what I am expecting from them to be in the starting XI. I cannot play with 10 players. I need eleven.
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"We are not a team who has individual high-class players to change a game, we need all eleven to be successful. If one isn’t included in the game against the ball, it means other players have to run and fight much more. It doesn’t make sense, everyone has to work.
"Robbo, he is quality. I like what he showed in pre-season, in the games, but if I see the last two games of Robinson, I cannot say that I am satisfied. I am going to have a meeting to tell him what I am expecting of him. Sometimes players forget.
"Robbo is experienced. But if Robbo wants to play he has to give everything for the team like other players. I won’t appreciate it if they don’t give everything for the team."
13 October 2023; Andreas Bouchalakis of Greece in action against Callum Robinson of Republic of Ireland during the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between Republic of Ireland and Greece at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
After Tuesday's game, Bulut said he was "pleased for Callum".
"We spoke beforehand about what we need from him," he said.
"Obviously, in attack we want goals and assists and he scored today. But I'm also pleased with his defensive work.
"He tired, so we substituted him, but we're hoping to see more goals and assists from him, including with his minutes this weekend."
