Manchester City Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours

Xavi6

Ush1 wrote: »

Does he not get on with him or something?

They don't see eye to eye.

A quick google including the words 'bust up' should bring up the stories.

Ush1

Xavi6 wrote: »

They don't see eye to eye.

A quick google including the words 'bust up' should bring up the stories.

Hmm, doesn't seem to be much to it. Was reported in February from an "insider" and sounded fairly innocuous. Mancini in the press came out and said he never even sent him away from training and there was no problem.

Wouldn't be convinced he's leaving from that.

Ush1

flahavaj wrote: »

Surely even Real aren't stupid enough to even contemplate selling Higuain? And if they were he can do far better than City.

:pac:

Xavi6

Ush1 wrote: »

Hmm, doesn't seem to be much to it. Was reported in February from an "insider" and sounded fairly innocuous. Mancini in the press came out and said he never even sent him away from training and there was no problem.

Wouldn't be convinced he's leaving from that.

Exactly and that's all people have to go on.

They did have a falling out though definitely over Bellamy not training because of his knees.

Scuba Ste

Wouldn't like to see Bellers go, he's had an excellent season and he's the rare player who works his socks off every game.

Tbh I hope Mancini doesn't go too mad and buy a whole new team, the constant merry go round of players and staff can only be a bad thing.

SeanKev

Archimedes wrote: »

Higuain would be a great buy, and Tevez might just have a word in his ear.

But Gago? No need for him at all. Barry, and more importantly, De Jong are far superior players. City need attacking minded midfielders, from which Gago is a far cry.

Agree completely, If Ireland was on form last season we'd be playing Champions League football, we need a goalscoring playmaker, badly.

Gillington

Been awful quiet!

Boateng says the deal is done

folan

And Yaya has signed for an english club (see other thread). City i doubt, cause seriously, do we need another player like that?

Gillington

folan wrote: »

And Yaya has signed for an english club (see other thread). City i doubt, cause seriously, do we need another player like that?

No!

Oat23

Boateng deal was completed today. Good luck to him and City this season.

City > United.

KittyeeTrix

Gillington wrote: »

Been awful quiet!

Boateng says the deal is done

Quiet before the storm I would say!!!!
No way it will stay this quiet with regards comings and goings at City this summer:), I'd imagine....

Scuba Ste

Petrov's gone. Decent player on his day.

folan

Scuba Ste wrote: »

Petrov's gone. Decent player on his day.

never really saw all this in him. he scored some crackers, nad when he played he was a serious handful, but he was way too tempermental, and as a person and ambasador for the club, he was not someone I would be worried about loosing.

JPA

Vieira has signed a new one year deal.

KittyeeTrix

JPA wrote: »

Vieira has signed a new one year deal.

Thanks for that info (I think)

judas101

Scuba Ste wrote: »

Petrov's gone. Decent player on his day.

I'm a big fan of his.

I feel he could contribute a lot to a smaller club providing he stays fit.

West Ham possibly?

folan

fluffyorganic1 wrote: »

Thanks for that info (I think)

im not. I dislike Viera. Just cant see how hes improving the team at all other than being a voice of maturity

folan

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Academy-news/2010/June/City-sign-Alex-Henshall-from-Swindon-Town


more youth coming into the club. Good news all round there really.

folan

folan wrote: »

And Yaya has signed for an english club (see other thread). City i doubt, cause seriously, do we need another player like that?

momentum on this is building, and now i see that alves is aslo linked with us. then again, who hasnt been though.

Gillington

Even if we dont sign anyone bar Yaya whats our midfield gonna be like next year!?

De Jong
Vieira
Barry
Yaya
SWP
Ireland
AJ
MJ

folan

The only real justification for this kind of squad I can see is that city is aiming to win the Europa Cup in our first season there and do it in some kind of majestic style.

And thats really not working for me there! there is something seriously wrong if thats whats happening.

I expect us to loose some players over the summer, but then I wanted Viera to be gone too. im not sure whats going on at all, but im seriously worried.

Thankfully at the moment, its all rumour, and i expect nothing major to happen between now and the end of the WC, but some indication of direction would be nice.

Gillington

For me De Jong was in the top 4 CM/DM's last season so hopefully Yaya's been brought in to replace Barry but knowing the ever exciting Mancini I think we could end up like this,

Gk

Def Def Def Def

Vieira - De Jong - Barry - Yaya - Kompany

Tevez(or any striker that comes back and supports the midfield)

especially on away games!

folan

FFS, im starting to think it might be easier to start listing players who we havent been linked with this season. every plater in the world seems to have "interest from Manchester City" and some other clubs. its one way of winning the league, buying enough players that theres noone left to play on other teams

folan

great start to the season, really going to have to hit the ground running! best way for it.

First match, grudge match against Spurs (not really, but ill make it one with my mates)
Second match against Liverpool (new manager, god know what the squad will look like, definatly one to watch out for, grudge match with the brother anyway)

Scuba Ste

Gillington wrote: »

For me De Jong was in the top 4 CM/DM's last season so hopefully Yaya's been brought in to replace Barry but knowing the ever exciting Mancini I think we could end up like this,

Gk

Def Def Def Def

Vieira - De Jong - Barry - Yaya - Kompany

Tevez(or any striker that comes back and supports the midfield)

especially on away games!

There's no way we'd play that team, we'd draw every game 0-0.

I'm not putting too much stock in the Yaya rumours, I can't imagine he's thinking of transfers while playing in the WC. Plus we need a defensive midfielder like I need a whole in the head.

JohnnyRyan99

Surely Veira will not be as prominent a figure next yer, he's well and truly passed it.. Lasted in Italy so long due to the Italians slower tempo! To be honest id like Yaya because he is a solid player, but i'd prefer if we didnt get him, as is we appear to be in the shop for 40% of the DMC's in europe! De Jong can hold that role alone coupled with someone with a bit of industry in him, like Ireland, and build around that! Our midifeld is something that needs to be assessed quickly! The engine room of the great teams and the invention factory for the world class teams. Mancini is overcompensating and packing it with DMC's to make us tough, perhaps just the Italian way. He needs to get the balance right if we're ever going to play solid attacking football, a Modric or an Affelay is needed as there appears to be no faith in Ireland! Unfortunetly i can't see us ever finding that balance under Mancini, and without that balance i can't see us breaking into the top 4!

Xavi6

Seven years ago today





RIP MVF

folan

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2010/June/Manchester-City-announce-signing-of-David-Silva

Silva signed. interesting implications for other players on the squad. is this the start of something big?

CR 7

folan wrote: »

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2010/June/Manchester-City-announce-signing-of-David-Silva

Silva signed. interesting implications for other players on the squad. is this the start of something big?

Yeah, looks like city have massive plans.

Pity, would have liked to have Silva as a squad player for United.:p

SlickRic

for your sake, at least it's not a DM that's been signed.

Gillington

SlickRic wrote: »

for your sake, at least it's not a DM that's been signed.

Don't worry,knowing Mancini,theres two on the way

Xavi6

:eek:

Well now I know who's going on the back of next year's home shirt

Vanbis

Xavi6 wrote: »

:eek:

Well now I know who's going on the back of next year's home shirt

You happy with that one? I've not seeing him play enough to hype him to much just yet, from i have saw he looks to be a great signing if he can fit and settle in the Manchester.

I can see Man City getting rid of De Jong, Ireland and maybe Johnson.

If you can sort your defense out you may be able to challenge next season

everdead.ie

A great statement of intent from city

Xavi6

Vanbis wrote: »

You happy with that one? I've seeing him play enough just from what i saw and read about.

He is genuine class. Himself and Adam Johnson make for a frightening pair of young wingers for us to have.

In other City news, Attilio Lomabardo (remember him?!) has joined as a coach.

Vanbis

Xavi6 wrote: »

He is genuine class. Himself and Adam Johnson make for a frightening pair of young wingers for us to have.

Adam Johnson was a fantastic signing and a bargain, how he didn't make the england squad ahead of some like Wright Philips was mind boggling itself.

Xavi6 wrote: »

In other City news, Attilio Lomabardo (remember him?!) has joined as a coach.

What a legend

flahavaj

THE BALD EAGLE.

Class winger back in the day.

folan

Vanbis wrote: »

I can see Man City getting rid of De Jong, Ireland and maybe Johnson.

Ive heard this De Jong rumour, and i have to say i would much prefer to see him stay and Viera f off, but thats not going to happen. i rate him much higher than barry too!

Ireland, as ive said before and will say again, i want to stay and to get his form back to a level where he is one of the top players in the league. and not just stay around moaning!

I assume you mean M Johnson, not A. For first team football, i think you are right, but this boy could be one of the greats, he didnt get the title of next Colin Bell for nothing! Farm him out for a season or 2 on loan maybe?

I caould see Weiss going after his decent world cup run, which would be disappointing but understandable.

Gillington

I cannot see Mancini wanting to get rid of De Jong,he was our second best player last season.

karma_

Some of the rumours about City are scaring me, I hope the De Jong one is not true but Mancini is certainly not filling me with confidence.

Milner and Agbonlahor? I'd take Milner for sure but do we need another striker? And just how many Defensive midfielders does he want to buy, sure Yaya is quality but we have excellent players for that role already and I would much prefer to see our full back positions strengthened now we have the winger positions filled.

Xavi6

karma_ wrote: »

Some of the rumours about City are scaring me, I hope the De Jong one is not true but Mancini is certainly not filling me with confidence.

Where has this rumour come from?

Milner and Agbonlahor? I'd take Milner for sure but do we need another striker?

No, but even if we did we don't need a shite one.

And just how many Defensive midfielders does he want to buy, sure Yaya is quality but we have excellent players for that role already and I would much prefer to see our full back positions strengthened now we have the winger positions filled.

We've signed Boateng anyway so that's a good start.

Vanbis

folan wrote: »

Ive heard this De Jong rumour, and i have to say i would much prefer to see him stay and Viera f off, but thats not going to happen. i rate him much higher than barry too!

If Man City sign Ya Ya Toure which looks likely then De Jong is decent back up or someone they can use tactically when needed.

Barry is over rated and was found again in the World cup in my opinion. I'd put him along Carrick as useless and not good enough for the standard these clubs are ment to be setting.

folan wrote: »

I assume you mean M Johnson, not A. For first team football, i think you are right, but this boy could be one of the greats, he didnt get the title of next Colin Bell for nothing! Farm him out for a season or 2 on loan maybe?

Yeah i ment Michael Johnson, they could loan him out but if City sold say Ireland or De Jong then he might get more a chance to play this season coming. He needs to be playing football on a regular basis at this stage, injuries have held him back and slowed his progress down.

karma_

Xavi6 wrote: »

Where has this rumour come from?



No, but even if we did we don't need a shite one.



We've signed Boateng anyway so that's a good start.

I've seen the De Jong one on BBC and Bluemoon so far, although I know that the papers are full of crap normally but you never know.

Totally forgot about the Boateng signing, yes he is quality too and delighted with the Sliva signing today.

folan

Xavi6 wrote: »

Where has this rumour come from?

Ive seen it on i think Goal.com, a rumoured target for arsenal i believe

Xavi6

So we have Goal.com, Bluemoon (lol) and the red tops.

I think it's safe to say he's going nowhere!

karma_

folan wrote: »

Ive seen it on i think Goal.com, a rumoured target for arsenal i believe

Arsenal I have seen linked with Ireland too. I have also seen top 4 clubs linked with Richards and Ned too, which is a worry because a) I think both are good players and have the potential to be real quality and b) why sell them to potential rivals?

As For M Johnson I would love to see him make a full recovery this year and there is definitely room for him in the team.

karma_

Xavi6 wrote: »

So we have Goal.com, Bluemoon (lol) and the red tops.

I think it's safe to say he's going nowhere!

Agreed, but if the rumours about Yaya are true it gives some added weight to the claim. Unless the earlier poster is right in the suggestion he is to replace Barry.

btw, great to see some life in the thread again

JohnnyRyan99

Vanbis wrote: »

If Man City sign Ya Ya Toure which looks likely then De Jong is decent back up or someone they can use tactically when needed.

De Jong decent back up?? Am i the only one that thinks De Jong is a better player than YaYa.. Love De Jong! Tenacious as Fcuk!!

But anyway must say im delighted with the signing of Silva, great footballer but not only this the perfect stature of player City need to be bringing in to show others we mean business.. Of course i do have worries he'll struggle in the Premier League and to be honest i think he's going to find it extremley hard, so much so i think theres a fine line between him being a star and flop! Hopefully not though!

Anyone no what kinda moneys we're looking at here?

JohnnyRyan99

Bit of a taste!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H84WNR6UDts

Mr Alan

£26.1m according to the Spanish media. Excellent price to be fair.