Why did Rafa sell Robbie?

I still don't understand why but I've heard many people make the same comment about how Rafa is a control freak. Robbie was playing alright and scored some crucial goals before he was benched for no apparent reason. Given time, I thought he would re-discover his form. What happened in the next few weeks games still puzzled me. Why did Rafa drop him and not even name him for the Everton game? I read many articles about the ensuing dispute between Rafa and Rick Parry. I think it's really stupid and unnecessary. If they profess to love the club so much, they should resolve their differences for the greater good of the club's title chasing season. The first in 18 years. What I heard made me sick. Add that to the Yank's conduct over the ownership of the club. Come to think of it, there are so much uncertainties and discord within the club that it makes one wonder how ridiculous the situation is. It is frustrating to hear that our beloved club is in such turmoil.

I was one of the many people that felt excited about Robbie's signing. To see him leave his childhood club in such fashion was heartbreaking. I don't blame him for feeling the way he did and saying the things he saidn after his departure. He is a good player and even though he did not perform at the level we would have liked, I believed he would come good one day. It's sad we won't see Robbie in a Red shirt again.

I hope Rafa made the right gamble. Should Torres get injured again, our title challenge will most likely be over too. There are no strikers left. If we have to rely on N'gog, we must as well pack our bags and forget about the rest of the season! He is not ready for first time action. Period.