Robinho in danger of becoming a millstone for Manchester City

Robinho's arrival at Man City was hailed as the start of a bold new era at the club.

But now the Brazilian star is in danger of becoming a millstone around the neck of City.

The £32.5million attacking ace, signed for a British transfer record, turned in his latest duff performance at Stoke as City lost to the 10-man Potters.

And some City fans are already complaining the star can't play away games.

Throw in Robinho's off-the-field problems and his unauthorised jaunt back home from the club's recent training camp in Tenerife and the guy is becoming a liability.

Robinho's actions - or lack of them on the pitch - could end up dragging Mark Hughes into looking for a new job sooner rather than later.