robbo given 10 days or out.

[Jack]

Roberto Martinez has given Andy Robinson 10 days to decide his Swansea City future and insisted: "It should be a no-brainer for him."

Swansea have tabled a take-it-or-leave-it offer to Robinson which it is understood would make him one of the best paid players in the club's history.

But Martinez believes football rather than finance should count for most as Robinson makes his mind up - and that the decision ought to be simple.



"I see it very clearly," the Swansea manager said.

"Andy Robinson has improved massively in the last 10 months from a tactical point of view, the way we play really suits him and we have got a new challenge for him next season.

"For me it's a no-brainer - he should stay at Swansea City for many years to come.

"Obviously, the problem is that you get many other people involved in these deals and that makes it a bit harder.

"I don't see this as a negative situation. It's normal in football and we respect Andy because of what he has done for this club.

"That's why we're prepared to give him another 10 days, but then we need to find a solution.

"It should be 10 days' maximum because that's the only fair way for both parties."

Talks between Swansea and Robinson's representative, Neil Sang, are said to have broken down with the club refusing to budge on their final offer.

Martinez (below) is desperate for the 28-year-old game-breaker to stay, but it is thought the Spaniard is unwilling to break Swansea's pay structure to strike a deal.

"Andy is a great character for Swansea City and he has tremendous talent," he added.

"He came on trial when we were in League Two and for him to play a massive role for us in the Championship would be a fantastic story.

"I just hope that the football side of things is more important than anything Andy is offered or showed (elsewhere).

"If he was to leave, I don't think he would be loved like Swansea City love him. I don't think anyone can improve him the way we can or give him the important role we will."

Martinez accepts that Robinson would have been almost certain to walk away had Swansea failed to win promotion this spring.

But with Championship football on its way to the Liberty Stadium, he thinks the former Cammell Laird man would be foolish to say goodbye.

Robinson is sure to have attracted interest from other clubs in the second tier after another successful campaign, although Martinez is not aware of any suitors.

"I've spoken to many managers and no-one has mentioned anything to me," he said.

"I would be very surprised, though, if there aren't other clubs interested.

"That's reality, but that doesn't mean they know Robbo like we do and know how to get the best out of him."

Martinez wants an answer by next week from Robinson so he knows exactly what budget he has - and whether he needs another wide player - as he tweaks his squad for next season.

[Jack]

a very very strong rurmor going around down here is he is stalling due to being offered 12k p/w at leeds and he is waiting on the outcome of playoffs.

[Beefy]

Would you be glad to see him go Jack or is he a player who can cut it in the Championship?

[Jack]

i`d love him to stay but no player is bigger than the club as lord trundle found out last summer.the problem we have here is we had exactly the same problem with him 2 yrs ago as he kept us waiting on his decition and he held the club to ransom on his wage demands.he is untested in the championship so his wage demands cant be backed up as you could get a good championship winger for about the same wages as to what he wants.

i know from the swans forums i use that he is nolonger a fans faviouret due to this and most fans want him gone now.

[Beefy]

Swansea midfielder Andy Robinson will decide whether to sign a new deal with the club by next Monday.

The 28-year-old, who joined from Tranmere in August 2003, is currently mulling over a contract offer and has been linked with a move to Leeds.

Robinson is remaining tight-lipped over any media speculation, insisting he will inform boss Roberto Martinez of his decision over the coming days.

"A decision will definitely be made by Monday," Robinson told the Swansea Evening Post.

"If it takes me until Monday to reach a decision then that is what it will be.

"Over the next week it will be sorted out. The offer is on the table and we are considering it."

[Beefy]

It sounds like he's waiting until after the play-off final before he decides. You're right Jack, if Leeds win promotion he looks like joining us, if not he's staying with you. It's a bit of a shit trick to play really, i'd be a bit annoyed if i was a Swansea fan.