Manchester City Forum

[joseph24]

Any manchester city fan here? :D i wonder who is this guy Rolando Bianchi from Reggina?
Is he good? :D

[spear_lagae]

Well, he played for italian U-20, should be within standards... :)

[dreamer75]

The Man U fans will over-wgelmed any Man C fans here :o

DOUBLE FOR BIANCHI

Rolando Bianchi scored twice as Manchester City rounded off their tour of Sweden with a comfortable 4-0 hammering of Carlstad United.

The £8.8million Italian set up his countryman and strike partner Bernardo Corradi to round the goalkeeper and open the scoring after five minutes.

With 20 minutes on the clock the roles were reversed, allowing Bianchi to drive home for City´s second. Sven-Goran Eriksson´s men wasted little time in making it three after the break as Bianchi swept home for his third in two games in his manager´s homeland.

btw...hope Bianch can excel in EPL when season starts

[Kiwi8]

The Man U fans will over-wgelmed any Man C fans here :o

DOUBLE FOR BIANCHI

Rolando Bianchi scored twice as Manchester City rounded off their tour of Sweden with a comfortable 4-0 hammering of Carlstad United.

The £8.8million Italian set up his countryman and strike partner Bernardo Corradi to round the goalkeeper and open the scoring after five minutes.

With 20 minutes on the clock the roles were reversed, allowing Bianchi to drive home for City´s second. Sven-Goran Eriksson´s men wasted little time in making it three after the break as Bianchi swept home for his third in two games in his manager´s homeland.

btw...hope Bianch can excel in EPL when season starts
Yup... quite a couple of them like to harp on a single victim like a pack of wolves especially when u make a comment that criticizes their club, players, etc. :o

[Cressi]

flame bait spotted :)

[ghimpheng]

Yup... quite a couple of them like to harp on a single victim like a pack of wolves especially when u make a comment that criticizes their club, players, etc. :o

flame bait spotted :)

agree but our dear man city fan here is just asking about the striker that they just signed not flaming MAN UTD or any other club or any players @ all

[ahgohgoh]

i think italian players are quite good to watch....
those who can excel in a physical league like EPL will be even more exciting to watch...

the few italians who have excelled have been very well remembered even after retirement

[snake_lover]

he and eduardo are the relatively unknown ones to watch next season

[the_ron]

Bianchi is a younger Corradi :o

[ahgohgoh]

Bianchi is a younger Corradi :o

QUOTE FIRST :s13: :s13:

[martinweng]

wtf...they tour sweden but play against clubs i never hear b4 1.

[ahgohgoh]

wtf...they tour sweden but play against clubs i never hear b4 1.

purpose of pre-season is to get fit... regardless of big opponent or small opponent... those who can get the team fit is good opponent :D

[martinweng]

P.S > they are a club that is third tier in Sweden Leagues.

and they ended last season 11th/14 places of that third tier league.

Dunno wtf they doing. might as well play schoolkids.

[colster]

Bianchi is a younger Corradi :o

Hope hes not £8.8 million pound copy of corradi cos what ive seen of him doen`t inspire me at all.

[Ryuichi]

I hope Corradi scores more goals and there a good chance to see his funny celebration.

[deathan9el]

interesting team to watch.
hopefully.. they wud gv others a gd fight tis season tis time round. :)

[mensan]

There are probably more closet City fans than overall Chel$$ki fans. With the Thaksin factor, his supporters will automatically become pro-City in addition to being pro-Everton :o

The Russian club has been "special" for the past few years and yet there are so few openly gloating ones :o ... sad.... ;)

[Cumzilla]

Manchester City fans lip lai!

a self introduction here, been a city fan for the past 16 years, that season when i fell in love the blues was also the last time they won the 3 opening matches of a season, which they look on course to repeat the feat after yesterday's win against derby, at the expense of their bitter rival this sunday. =:p

bluemoonnnnn, you saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own......

city til i die

[ghimpheng]

i can see man city winning against man utd this sunday

if not @ least a draw

i can't see them losing

[Cumzilla]

Sir Alex to accept but not share Sven's gift

Sir Alex Ferguson will gladly accept an expensive bottle of wine from Sven-Goran Eriksson on Sunday - but he has no intention of sharing it with the former England coach.

The duo had a stormy relationship during Eriksson's five-and-a-half years in charge of the national side and go head-to-head in a Manchester derby for the first time this weekend as resurgent City face a United side who are without a win so far this term.

Eriksson is reportedly ready to mark the occasion by splashing out £400 on a bottle of vintage red to hand the Red Devils boss. But if he thinks Ferguson will open it during their post-match chat, the Swede is sadly mistaken.

'I am not aware of the wine,' he said.

'If he gives me a present I will accept it, but I will not be sharing it with him. I will take it home instead.'

Given their past history, Ferguson steered clear of offering any major personal analysis of Eriksson's managerial record, preferring instead to focus his attention on City as a whole. \

Eriksson, he noted, is the Blues' 12th manager during his own near 21-year stint as United boss - a tenure which reached a glorious peak on his side's last visit to Eastlands in May when a single-goal win effectively sealed his ninth championship crown.

'Last year was amazing,' he laughed.

'They spent a fortune on those blue-and-white scarves for all the fans and they never had a shot at goal, or tried to beat us.

'We were trying to win the league, and they were quite happy.'

Ferguson's assessment may be stretching a point slightly, given Edwin van der Sar saved a late Darius Vassell penalty which would have earned City a draw.

Nevertheless, the relatively timid manner of that defeat hastened Stuart Pearce's departure.

Despite public doubts over his record with England, Eriksson has had an immediate impact at the Blues.

Successive wins over West Ham and Derby mean even if City were to lose on Sunday, they would still head their local rivals in the table.

Yet as Ferguson is only too aware, success brings its own pressures - and given the desperation of the City fans to end a 31-year trophy drought, the heat is on.

'It is a big season for every City manager that comes along, especially so this time because they have spent a bagful of money on players,' he said.

'No matter what people say, there is an expectation now because they have won their first two games. They have to manage that. That is more difficult.'

Having noted Eriksson had talks with Aston Villa and 'another club' he opted not to name, Ferguson is not surprised to see the Swede returning to life as a manager in England.

What has caught him slightly on the hop is the sheer number of unknown players Eriksson has brought in from abroad, which makes planning for Sunday's encounter slightly difficult.

'I know about (Martin) Petrov and (Rolando) Bianchi,' he said.

'They were on the radar screen for everyone for a long time. But I don't know about the rest of them. Time will tell.'

Despite investing heavily himself this summer, Ferguson finds his own options restricted.

Cristiano Ronaldo begins a three-match ban following his dismissal at Portsmouth - joining Gary Neville, Wayne Rooney, Louis Saha, Anderson and Owen Hargreaves on a long list of absentees.

Hargreaves' recovery from a tendinitis problem is proving frustratingly slow, although Ferguson is confident the £18million summer arrival from Bayern Munich will not need to have an injection.

'We think we are on the right road to sorting it out,' he said.

'The better prevention is to do it naturally.

'Owen has been training reasonably well, and we are prepared to go along that course until it deteriorates. If that happens - in any way, shape or form - we have to consider an injection.'

Ferguson will place his trust in Carlos Tevez - who performed creditably on his debut at Portsmouth, setting up Paul Scholes for United's opener.

But while Tevez's fellow Argentinian Gabriel Heinze is fit, it appears highly unlikely Ferguson would name him in his squad just 23 hours before a Premier League panel will determine whether the 29-year-old should be free to join Liverpool.
city til i die

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=453960&cc=4716

the above in bold should be enough to make city motivated to have a decent result against them on sunday...

bluemoonnnnn, you saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own......

city til i die

[Kiwi8]

There used to be a Manchester City forum here but it wasn't populated enough.

[Cumzilla]

yes i did a search and cant find, so i just started a new one...i was not around for the last one, so dont worry, i will make sure this one will be populated enough no matter how city perform this season...:)

bluemoonnnnn, you saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own......

city til i die

[ghimpheng]

it will flourish soon hopefully !

i will introduce the man city fan i know to here

[joseph24]

Yeah Man city GO GO GO!!

[JasK]

it will flourish soon hopefully !

i will introduce the man city fan i know to here

haha you make us laugh ghimpeng. But don't worry, you have introduced to us the omniscience ghimpeng through TNP.

[ghimpheng]

haha you make us laugh ghimpeng. But don't worry, you have introduced to us the omniscience ghimpeng through TNP.

o well u guys will know soon enough who is right

wonder what united fans here will say after drawing / losing to Man City

[Cumzilla]

thanks to the admin/moderator for consolating past postings into this single thread, thumbs up to u. :D

[colster]

Hi All

I just hope we can give them a game this year like we have in the past with worse teams than we have now. Apart from last year we have always been able to be up for it against UTD, iam hopeful we can beat them.

[Cumzilla]

all the digs at SGE and city from SAF in his pre-match interviews make me convince that city has a 60-70% chance of getting a good result against them today, or perhaps some of his quotes are just his famous mind games again...

From the mirror

Sven's been lucky so far.. (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2007/08/18/sven-s-been-lucky-so-far-89520-19655360/)

From the times

‘He’s another City manager, and that’s all’ (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/manchester_city/article2283860.ece)

From the times

Ferguson manages to pull all the fancy strokes with derby taunts (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article2280606.ece)

From the sun

ALEX FERGUSON angers Sven Goran Eriksson by calling Manchester City a bunch of kickers (http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002390000-2007380325,00.html)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/graphics/2007/08/19/sfnroy119.jpg

[colster]

Who cares Man City top of the league after beating UTD all great while it lasts.

Happy days
:s12: :s12: :s12:

[ghimpheng]

his team lose and now claim that city is bunch of kickers ?

i never saw a hint that city is kicking them like mad in 2nd half i tot it is a fair physical game

and that ref did a good job in controlling the game

what nonsense is SAF talking about ?

[hiei02]

again, dumb ass. if you bother to read, fergie said that before the match.

sorry to mess up your thread, man city fans~

[ghimpheng]

mind games as usual by SAF

didn't work in his way doh :s13: :s13: :s13:

[Cumzilla]

all the digs at SGE and city from SAF in his pre-match interviews make me convince that city has a 60-70% chance of getting a good result against them today, or perhaps some of his quotes are just his famous mind games again...

From the mirror

Sven's been lucky so far.. (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2007/08/18/sven-s-been-lucky-so-far-89520-19655360/)

From the times

‘He’s another City manager, and that’s all’ (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/manchester_city/article2283860.ece)

From the times

Ferguson manages to pull all the fancy strokes with derby taunts (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article2280606.ece)

From the sun

ALEX FERGUSON angers Sven Goran Eriksson by calling Manchester City a bunch of kickers (http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002390000-2007380325,00.html)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/graphics/2007/08/19/sfnroy119.jpg

again, dumb ass. if you bother to read, fergie said that before the match.

sorry to mess up your thread, man city fans~

even if he didnt bother to read, the words in bold already stated that, anyway coming back to the match, dont particularly enjoy this type of smash-and-grab raid, its exactly a carbon copy of the match against arsenal at home last season, but a win is still win, especially against their bitter rival. I will enjoy being at the top of the league while it lasts, most of the new managers always start with a honeymoon period and then fade almost immediately once bad results come. Of course a fairytale ending would be very nice, as it had not happen in the EPL for dunno how many donkey years... ;)

[Cumzilla]

Sven is tops for Wenger

By GORDON SMART
August 24, 2007

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has heaped praise on Sven Goran Eriksson and backed his stance of snubbing British players in the transfer market.

The pair will face each other for the first time in the Premier League tomorrow when the Swede takes his table-toppers to the Emirates Stadium.

Wenger has also always refused to be held to ransom over inflated asking prices for our home-based stars.

The Frenchman said: “Top-class English players simply aren’t available.

“When you talk about top-class English players you talk about Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Wayne Rooney — they are all at big clubs who do not need to sell.

“So then if you want to buy that equivalent international quality, you go for someone like Elano for six or seven million — you could not get an equivalent English player for that much.

“I’m sure Eriksson will be a success, he is a great manager.

“You could talk about Man City for half an hour and still not cover all their new signings. They have bought very well.”

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002390000-2007390347,00.html

Arsene Wenger is smart not to make the same mistake like fergie did by taunting SGE and city before the derby last week. So i think this will be a hard match, if city can hold or lead arsenal by half time, there is 60-70% chance of getting a decent result as arsenal has struggled to impose themselves, especially in the 1st half, ever since moving to their new stadium.

bluemoonnnnn, you saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own......

city til i die

[colster]

If the new players can get stuck in and battle they have more than a chance. Everybody knows arsenal don`t like when it gets physical or as wenger puts it violence. Until arsenal can win ugly they wont win the league again, great on the eye when left to play their game but who`s baffed enough to sit back and let them play.

[joseph24]

great saved by kasper :D although city lost this match.. :D

[mensan]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2007/08/23/fa-woo-kasper-89520-19675703/

FA woo Kasper
By Mike Walters 23/08/2007

Cheeky England are investigating Kasper Schmeichel's international status to see if he can ditch Denmark.

Schmeichel has got rave reviews for his three clean sheets in Manchester City's 100 per cent start.

And the case for tempting the son of Denmark and Manchester United great Peter to forsake the Danes was strengthened by last night's horror shows by Paul Robinson and David James.

[Cumzilla]

Thai to join City
Suree to become first Thai in Premier League
By Andrew Scurr Last updated: 30th August 2007

Thailand international defender Suree Sukha is set to join Manchester City.

Suree was one of three Thai players invited for a two-week trial at City by new owner Thaksin Shinawatra last month.

Kiatprawut Saiwaeo and Teerasil Dangda also linked up with Sven Goran Eriksson's side.

Suree impressed the most out of the three players and was chosen to join City on a permanent deal.

"Suree will be the first Thai player to play in the Premier League," Shinawatra's lawyer, Noppadon Pattama, announced.

"His work permit is now being processed."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11679_2695285,00.html

hows this player for those who follow asia soccer regularly? basically, i think its just a buying to 'give face' to the owner cos if all 3 are sent back, it will not look very nice :D

bluemoonnnnn, you saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own......

city til i die

[Cumzilla]

Preview: City v Aston Villa

14/ 9/2007


CITY defender Richard Dunne will miss the Barclays Premier League match against Aston Villa on Sunday as he is suspended.

Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has indicated that Vedran Corluka will partner Micah Richards in Dunne's absence with Nedum Onuoha likely to return at right-back.

Brazilian midfielder Geovanni is expected to be available after returning to training following a calf injury but Michael Johnson is struggling to recover from a groin injury.

Aston Villa’s new signing Curtis Davies is included in the squad for Sunday’s game.

Davies, initially signed on loan from West Brom, missed the victory over Chelsea a fortnight ago with a hamstring problem.

Striker John Carew is the only injury concern after aggravating a groin injury while on duty for Norway in midweek.

Villa manager Martin O’Neill admits Carew would have struggled to play the City game had it been on Saturday but is hoping the additional 24 hours will allow him time to recover.

Manchester City (from): Schmeichel, Hart, Corluka, Onuoha, Sun, Richards, Garrido, Ball, Fernandes, Geovanni, Hamann, Johnson, Ireland, Petrov, Elano, Mpenza, Bianchi, Vassell, Samaras.

Aston Villa (from): Carson, Sorensen, Taylor, Mellberg, Gardner, Laursen, Davies, Knight, Cahill, Bouma, Agbonlahor, Barry, Reo-Coker, Young, Petrov, Osbourne, Carew, Moore.

Last season: City 0 Aston Villa 2

Key opponent: Gareth Barry - Midfielder will be on a high after his England exploits

Prediction: City 2 Aston Villa 1 - The Blues should get back to winning ways with home advantage

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1016490_preview_city_v_aston_villa

hope for city to get back to winning ways again tonight after 2 successive 1-0 away defeats against 2 sides which not many teams will win at their place this season....

bluemoonnnnn, you saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own......

city til i die

[colster]

Well done you blues 2nd in the league unbeaten at home doe`s it get any better. No serious johnson great goal some great work from elano, petrov a bit disapointing we haven`t seen the best out of him yet. All credit to the defence again they have been solid all season and thats without dunne, just wish sven would give bianchi more of a run impenza just ain`t cutting it imo he just doen`t bring anything to the table of any worth and would rather see geovani and bianchi upfront. :D :D :D

[yourmother]

Well done you blues 2nd in the league unbeaten at home doe`s it get any better. No serious johnson great goal some great work from elano, petrov a bit disapointing we haven`t seen the best out of him yet. All credit to the defence again they have been solid all season and thats without dunne, just wish sven would give bianchi more of a run impenza just ain`t cutting it imo he just doen`t bring anything to the table of any worth and would rather see geovani and bianchi upfront. :D :D :D
LMAO

Man Citeh won this weekend and you're back ah? :s13:

[MrWeiWei]

LMAO

Man Citeh won this weekend and you're back ah? :s13:
i thought only i noticed lol......

[Cumzilla]

Fulham 3-3 Man City

shouldn't score 3 goals away from home and not win, in the same respect, shouldn't concede 3 goals away and expect a point.

bluemoonnnnn, you saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own......

city til i die

[colster]

Coming from behind twice and nearly nicking all three points all credit to the boys for not letting their heads drop and finally seeing what petrov can do. Just wish Bianchi would start instead of mpenza cos hes just not cutting it up front even thou he scored today.


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[colster]

Anyone got any info on richards contracts talks i thought he was in talks with sven this week but cant find any updates on this anywhere. Micahs dad is also he`s agent and he`s been away and was due back last week and the talks were to go ahead any updates anyone.

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[spykid]

Looks good at the moment eh, especially at COMS. Sven is quietly producing results without media hounding him in his England days, Petrov's impressive and Elano has settled well in BPL for a Brazilian.

Best of the rest? Or still Spurs loL

[ahgohgoh]

i think city has one of the best midfield in BPL.... very very balanced....

hamann to sit in... spread balls quickly to those that can produce... elano petrov make it happen.. .michael johnsen and ireland sneak in to make the goods at times...

only downside is their goalkeeper really

[spykid]

They still have the keeper call Issakson there don't they?

Yeah and their central defence aren't weak as well. Hamann is also the key in front of them. They are going to be very difficult to beat at home, not sure about away though.......

[CanIsayNo]

they've got a bunch of intelligent attacking midfielders.. and micah richards isn't just good at the back, he's great going forward as well.. I'm guessing that he's gonna make the England rightback position his own sooner rather than later.

[1920_me]

I wonder if we should have gotten ELANO rather than anderson. His goal was awesome.

[CanIsayNo]

I wonder if we should have gotten ELANO rather than anderson. His goal was awesome.
why so late?

[RuMmYtUb]

I wonder if we should have gotten ELANO rather than anderson. His goal was awesome.

Elano's class.

As for Anderson? Hmm.. i'm afraid he'll be another flop :(

[ahgohgoh]

anderson is for the future... he really can put balls forward

give him time to adapt the pace

[tt32003]

City should do well this season, provided Thaksin doesn't follow Roman's example by interfering.
At the moment, don't see how any Thai players, no matter how good they are can fit into the City first team.

[evoked87]

anderson has like about 5 years to improve if you want to compare him to elano, lol..

that is the risk of young popular talent, they don't come cheap and you have to nurture them. tht is y wenger finds unknown players for the past few seasons, lol.

anyway, city is performing so very well compared to last season. the match against newcastle saw some fluid passing, reminds me of arsenal at times. it was good to watch.

martin petrov also doing good.

hamann is old, they may need a hardworking def.midfield. they do have dabo still right? their forwards are not that established too.

the isaksson injured? nv see him 1.

[tt32003]

anderson has like about 5 years to improve if you want to compare him to elano, lol..

that is the risk of young popular talent, they don't come cheap and you have to nurture them. tht is y wenger finds unknown players for the past few seasons, lol.

anyway, city is performing so very well compared to last season. the match against newcastle saw some fluid passing, reminds me of arsenal at times. it was good to watch.

martin petrov also doing good.

hamann is old, they may need a hardworking def.midfield. they do have dabo still right? their forwards are not that established too.

the isaksson injured? nv see him 1.

But Elano cost much less than Anderson right ?
That's why most of the time teams go for players that are ready.
If comes cheap even better. Not su much worry about shelve life.
Anyway nowadays not much of player loyalty.
So want to plan long term also difficult.

[Cumzilla]

Elano's goal

http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/jungneil/newc/th_elano01.gifhttp://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/jungneil/newc/th_elano04.gifhttp://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/jungneil/newc/th_elano02.gifhttp://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/jungneil/newc/th_elano03.gif

[Cumzilla]

http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/jungneil/newc/th_elano05.gif

[Cumzilla]

more on elano vs newcastle (http://www.megavideo.com/?v=O6EZ81VE)

[Kiwi8]

Looks good at the moment eh, especially at COMS. Sven is quietly producing results without media hounding him in his England days, Petrov's impressive and Elano has settled well in BPL for a Brazilian.

Best of the rest? Or still Spurs loL
Yup, Man City's home form is formidable. Sven-Goran Eriksson is often given less credit than the English media would like to give him but he's really good.

[xOxMxGx]

he build a team with almost all new signings near season starting and producing results sweetly. his elano, petrov and hamann is the core of his team. this triangle is really impressive.

[deathan9el]

i hv reason to blv tat..manC is e team to watch tis season.
SGE hv a wide options to use his players as compared b4 when he's handling e nat'l team.

they hv new players tat others may not be familiar wif or aware of.

juz tread wif caution in their territory. :s7:

[Didjerama]

HAMANN was probably the best signing of the season...remember?he ditch a move to bolton and chose city...what a blardy good turn ard decision that was if not he will have to suffer under sammy boy...his playing good football despiter his age

i absolutely love watching him play..he is the 'vacuum cleaner' in any team. tackles and then pass to the nearest player..

[ghimpheng]

Elano and Petrov is the consistency player

while Micheal Johnson can perform magic @ times

[ahgohgoh]

he dives alot too... experience for me...

according to stats he's the most fouled player (means ppl foul him the most times) in BPL... a sitting player getting fouled LOL...

[Cumzilla]

... they do have dabo still right?....

pls, he cant even get into city 'B' team for city's 1st 2 carling cup matches, another one of pearce's bad signings, of the players bought by pearce, only perhaps Mpenza, who arguably saved city last season from relegation, and Hamman, who had a poor 1st season as well until SGE came in, are decent buys and both are free signings, the present squad consists mostly from city's academy and SGE's signings during preseason...

bluemoonnnnn, you saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own......

city til i die

[RobbieFowler]

Elano's goal

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/jungneil/elano01.gifhttp://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/jungneil/elano04.gifhttp://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/jungneil/elano02.gifhttp://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/jungneil/elano03.gif

this is 1 bloody good goal. Made me jumped up and shouted SWEEEE!!!!!! though im not a city fan.

[colster]

Elano has been citys best player all season and he was getting closer to scoring each week. But what a goal to score amazing strike top quality player what a bargin in the current market £8million is peanuts for a player of hes quality dont you guys agree. :s13: :s13: :s13:

[yourmother]

Why, you are back again after Citeh won. :s13:

[colster]

he dives alot too... experience for me...

according to stats he's the most fouled player (means ppl foul him the most times) in BPL... a sitting player getting fouled LOL...


This tells me hes putting himself about breaking up attacks and getting stuck in, mops up in midfield and lays it off to the more creative players like elano and petrov. Keep up the great work didi. :D :D :D

[Travie]

wooo finally a man city supporters forum..hell yeah. i'm 16..been supporting city for 4 years now since the time of anelka . erm does anyone know where to get city's jersey? been to queensway/peninsula ..they say man city is the only club where you gotta order their jerseys online.. wth man. btw do you guys have any city favorites? mine is petrov and johnson.Oh yeah hope to see city thrash m'boro. haha

[Franzz]

Michael Johnson is the reason I accepted 6 for my jersey number... :(

[colster]

Iam an old City fan 30+ years and this is the most exciting side iv`e seen and as for favs Dunne, Elano, Johnson, Richards. I can`t make my mind up. :s11: :s11:

[Cumzilla]

Iam an old City fan 30+ years and this is the most exciting side iv`e seen and as for favs Dunne, Elano, Johnson, Richards. I can`t make my mind up. :s11: :s11:

seems we are from the same generation, how long u been a city fan? i believe today's match will be a test of city's typical syndrome, which is the inability to consistently perform well in successive matches, if can we the next 2 matches at home before the chelsea match away, then i am sure we will have a very special season...

[evoked87]

everybody prefers fws to other positions, i'll give my vote to micah richards tho. he's 1 of the "core and potential" players in manciteh after all.

the peninsula u went is which 1? i think got 2 right? 1 is the lanshop/oldchangkee building, the other is juz opposite the road... beside watsons?

i think both are called peninsulas, lol..

[colster]

Hope you are watching cumzilla 3-0 at home and elano 2 more goals and another free kick not seen it yet can`t wait. Are we finally getting the consistency we have lacked for so long. :s12: :s12: :s12:

PS Been a city fan for 35 years iam 40 now my first game i was 5 years old.

[colster]

Gifted the boro a consolation what a shame a clean sheet would of been nice. Harts surposed to have had a good game. :s27: :s27:

[colster]

Just seen Elanos goals on match of the day great free kick is there nothing this kid cant do shear class. Irland played well unlucky not to score what do you guys think come on lads. :s12: :s12:

[Travie]

aww man.. im still thinking of gettin my hands on mcfc jersey.. haha great match yesterday..though it wasn't showcased.. dam.heard that the next game will not be showcased too. btw elano is awesome .2 goals for city in the city-boro game.

[Travie]

come on guys lets keep this thread alive.. haha. anyway anyone know when bianchi is comin back?

[Hua_Hui]

top 2 buys of the season in mancity..

petrov and elano! swee!

[joseph24]

Impressive goals by elano... i saw 2 beautiful goals by him whether city met Middlesbrough and Newcastle... brillant goals! :D

[Cumzilla]

Match Highlights

Manchester City vs Middlesbrough (http://www.megavideo.com/?v=DRM6X52D)

[Cumzilla]

Elano's 1st vs Boro

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/jungneil/midd1/elanoboro1-04.gif

[Cumzilla]

Elano's 2nd vs Boro

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/jungneil/midd2/elanoboro2-03.gif

[colster]

Another two fantastic goals from elano and irland was unlucky not to score. :D :D

[colster]

Next match Birmingham City at home bring them on can`t wait. Not been as excited about city for long time just hope we can keep it up. ;) ;)

[Travie]

Blue moon...you saw me standing alone.without a dream in my heart.without a love of my own!! woo city rocks. about the jersey..either im goin overseas to get it or ill just order online.. cant wait anymore haha! oct 28 man city will win chelsea! BLUE MOON!!

[colster]

Chelsea away bring them on, if we play as well as we have been i fancy that one as well.

PS: Pissed about England result, played without any passion 20min to go 2-1 down and hardly made the opponent keeper work whats that about hey it`s only the euro`s they can have extended hols now. :s27: :s27:

[colster]

Elano carrys on he`s scoring role by coming on in the last 15mins of brazil game and scoring. Would like to track the link to the goal down. ;) ;)

[Cumzilla]

Elano carrys on he`s scoring role by coming on in the last 15mins of brazil game and scoring. Would like to track the link to the goal down. ;) ;)

sometimes i wonder from yr posts whether you look back on previous pages, already posted the links of elano's goals against both newcastle and boro earlier...

[colster]

sometimes i wonder from yr posts whether you look back on previous pages, already posted the links of elano's goals against both newcastle and boro earlier...

Yes seen them but not the Brazil goal from thursday, can`t recall who Brazil weree playing they won 5-0, Elano come on in the last 15mins to score a volley but not seen it yet. Thats thegoal i want to see.

P.S Brazil 5 Ecuador 0 ;)

[colster]

Here we go finally found it, some great skill from Robinho.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyQpUAKuM-0

[colster]

Here we go ! Here we go ! Elaaaaannnoo ! Here we go ! :D

[colster]

Just managed to hang in there hell a win is a win even if it aint pretty. :yawn:

[colster]

Wheres all the city fans gone come on guyz lets keep this thread alive :s11:

[kingz]

may i know why kasper schimicheal hasnt been playing???? he is not injured, is he?

[colster]

As far as i know he`s not injured he was looking shakey from crosses and sven was getting nervious and chose to give Joe Hart a shout. We are fortunate to have two good young keepers but Hart in my opinion is the better keeper. :yawn:

[Cumzilla]

Match Highlights

Manchester City vs Birmingham (http://www.megavideo.com/?v=0B45J0C5)

[colster]

Cheers Cumzilla,

Chorluka seemed to be venturing forward alot more he played well. City looked a bit shaky and tired didn`t they. :)

[colster]

Anyone see joeys outburst yet again.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_2825445,00.html

Did he honnestly think city would go into melt down when he left, he must really be regretting the day he left cos city are on their way up and joeys just jealous not to be riding the sven train. =:p =:p

[colster]

Sven says he would open the gate to SWP coming back to the COMS and i for one would love to see him come back. But has shaun got over the fact sven didnt take him to the world cup and would hes dad butt in on the move. Come on guyz give us your thoughts on shaunie coming back to city. :) :) :)

[Hua_Hui]

city is better off sticking to petrov and ireland.
they had done well.

[colster]

Yes Irland has been great but lacks pace on the wings but Petrov on the left and SWP on the right would add great attacking presence and can score the odd goal or three. :D :D

[joseph24]

chelsea 6 man city 0.... what happen to city? :s11:

[colster]

This was a thrashing and dread watching the usually good defending. What happened here the last game was below par but this one ****, just hope they can raise there game and not get bogged down with this one. Hell we are still 3rd its not all bad :s31: :s31:

[cutter]

Based on the relative EPL positions, it was an upset win by plucky Chel$ki over the 3rd placed team :o

As far as i know he`s not injured he was looking shakey from crosses and sven was getting nervious and chose to give Joe Hart a shout. We are fortunate to have two good young keepers but Hart in my opinion is the better keeper. :yawn:

Joe Hart like kana nutmegged at least 3 times for 3 of the goals.

Too bad Kasper has been loaned out to Cardiff liao :o

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=459419

[colster]

Hey even the best keepers have a off day, Just hope he learns from it and doen`t dwell to much on it and moves on. :yawn:

Todays score proves you can`t get complacent in this league and credit to chelski they were brilliant and UTD best keep an eye out cos chelski havent gone anywhere their back. :s16:

[Cumzilla]

Match Highlights

Chelsea Vs Manchester City (http://www.megavideo.com/?v=SNIK5VU8)

"Chelsea were good but we made them look even better."

- SVEN-Goran Eriksson

[Cumzilla]

With concern to the 'humiliation', just want to talk abt one player and he is micah richards. I feel he is getting a bit big headed after he comes up the ladder so quickly to a regular 1st teamer and a full england international. His reactions in the match with lampard and also in the one against fulham showed how he think himself as being too good at his age, which i dont think he is YET. Just hope he quickly come back to his 'senses' and realised that he is not as good as he think he is. Either SGE put him back to his favoured right back role as his positioning as a central defender is naive at times, his great leap and pace bailing him out most times in earlier matches, or take him out completely and put onouha in, whom i think is a better defender in a central role. As SGE had said, hopefully this is just an one off and we will still be up there at the end of the season..

[colster]

Hi cumzilla

I hope this was a one off i dont recall ever seeing citys defence as bad. And i hope we can stay in the top six atleast till jan so we may be able to attract some quality players we need to push on to the end of the season. :yawn:

[colster]

Richards turns down extended contract believed to be worth around £50k a week. Hes agent reckons he could get £75k a week elsewhere. :s22:http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/2782/highfiverx7.jpghttp://img512.imageshack.us/img512/6793/thebestcentrehalfio4.jpg

[colster]

Elano`s 86th min penalty saves city and sent them through to the quarter finals it wasn`t pretty but the most important thing was getting back to winning ways again. :s12:

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/5521/elano1591495xy1.jpg

[Hua_Hui]

shiet man, will petrov be fit for sunderland game :(

[colster]

Hey i hope so he is an important player for us and needed he has a bad toe and should be back for the game on monday. :s7:

PS: Its Richards who is the worry hes having a scan on hes knee sometime today fingers crossed :s31:

[colster]

Manchester City have confirmed that Micah Richards has suffered no long-term damage to his knee.

Richards was stretchered off in the closing 20 minutes of City's Carling Cup clash against Bolton after a challenge with Kevin Nolan.

City went on to win the game 1-0 but Sven Goran Eriksson later admitted he feared Richards' injury could be serious.

However, scans have shown that he could be back in action sooner than expected.

Whether Richards will be available to face Sunderland on Monday remains unclear, but he looks certain to recover in time for England's potentially decisive Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia on 21st November

Hey this is a massive relief for city this is a vital time right now we need to get to jan to strengthen the squad. :D

[Cumzilla]

Hey i hope so he is an important player for us and needed he has a bad toe and should be back for the game on monday. :s7:

PS: Its Richards who is the worry hes having a scan on hes knee sometime today fingers crossed :s31:

important in attacking aspects but impotent in defensive qualities, Garrido fired from all angles during chelsea game, but all can see he had no help at all and coupled with Richard's poor positioning, is main reason why 5 of the 6 goals conceded came on that side, Ireland is better at helping out Chorluka on the right...

[colster]

Some valid points Cumzilla i agree It weren`t Richards finest hour and Garrido went missing to many times i hope this isn`t a hint of whats to come. Hang in there till jan :) :)

[colster]

Hey guyz

What do you think about this one:
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_2849030,00.html

Sven hints at Anelka move
Sven Goran Eriksson has intimated he could be willing to instigate Nicolas Anelka's return to Manchester City.

Iam not sure he doe`s seem to have knuckled down and let he`s football do the talking. With the current team he could slot straight in and has pace in abundance, Alonso Alves, is another name we have been connected with and to be honnest i don`t know that much about him but if he is anything like he`s fellow countryman Elano bring him on. :D

[colster]

Just watched the city game against sunderland, at eastlands and to be honnest city were lucky to take all three points. This was the worst game apart from the chelski game that is that city have played they were poor we just couldn`t keep the ball, the passing was useless they barely strung more than three passes together. I know as long as you get the points thats all that matters but the next couple of games are going to be tough unless city improve greatly. :s11: :s11:

[WhiteShadows]

City continues their unbeaten home run. Lucky to escape with a win. Sunderland created many chances though. Next match will be against Portsmouth at home.

[colster]

Pompey away

**** if they play anything like tonights game pompey will have a field day. Hell harrys boyz may be due a slip up cos city are gonna need a bit of devine intervention. :( :(

[colster]

Pompey 0 City 0

We played alot better than the sunderland game last week this was a dam good point away to pompey. Harrys got them playing down their we needed to raise are game from last week and this we did. :s7: :s7:

[colster]

Still up in third its all good stephen irelands winner what a stunner.

[colster]

Hey there

a point away to wigan after being gifted a one nil head start dissapointing but thats all we deserved with players out its not a bad result after all. We need to strengthen in jan just hold on till then.

[Hua_Hui]

hey there~
have been an admirer of man city's play.. wish u guys good luck for the forthcoming match against tottenham!

elano's not back yet.. sad..

[Cumzilla]

whos dat? lionel lewis?


Sven Goran Eriksson has confirmed Joe Hart as Manchester City's first-choice goalkeeper for the 'foreseeable future'.


City have used three keepers in the Premier League this season, with Kasper Schmeichel and Andreas Isaksson also having a spell between the sticks.

Isaksson has started the last four league matches, but Hart will return to the side for Saturday's trip to Aston Villa.

Eriksson acknowledged that his decision could prompt Sweden international Isaksson to consider his future at City.


Not happy

"On Saturday, Joe Hart will play and will be my No.1 for the foreseeable future," Eriksson told the club's official website.

"I have had talks with Andreas today and obviously he's not very happy. I had to make a choice and for this moment I've made the choice in Joe Hart.

"I don't know if Andreas wants to leave or stay and fight for the place, but I told him it's very much up to him.

"I will not be surprised and I will understand it if he wants to leave.

"It was important and for the players to come up with this decision before the window opens in January."

Eriksson also has a Singapore goalkeeper currently training with his squad, along with Saudi Arabia captain Yasser Al Qahtani.

He added: "We have a goalkeeper from Singapore and a striker from Saudi Arabia training with us here, so we'll see what's happening there."

[colster]

whos dat? lionel lewis?

Is`nt he a singer or something:s11: we may need a spare keeper if issy does leave.

[colster]

QUICK UPDATE

Inter are interested in Elano and are ready to make a bid in jan for him. Eriksson rubbishes the claims and states Elano isnt for sale at any price.

[Cumzilla]

robbed? to me it is, if thats not interfering with play (trying to flick a ball in an offside position), i dunno what is, but lets face it, we arent playing at old trafford, stamford bridge, emirates or at anfield...hope that will make the players more determined to make up for the 2 pts loss this coming sunday

http://www.megavideo.com/?v=D2VLM7K0

Law 11 - Offside

Offside Position

It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position.

A player is in an offside position if: he is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent A player is not in an offside position if: he is in his own half of the fi eld of play or he is level with the second last opponent or he is level with the last two opponents Offence

A player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one of his team, he is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by: interfering with play or interfering with an opponent or gaining an advantage by being in that position

[Cumzilla]

playing back to back games vs west ham in cup and league after everton away, dun really like this kind of back to back games, as a poor result in the 1st one tend to follow by a similar one in the 2nd game, what with all the hype abt sheffield united hoping to meet west ham to settle 'old scores' in the 4th round. Very disappointed to be knocked out by tottehham in ELC, now dont wish the hope for a trophy to end so early in the FA cup.

[Kiwi8]

robbed? to me it is, if thats not interfering with play (trying to flick a ball in an offside position), i dunno what is, but lets face it, we arent playing at old trafford, stamford bridge, emirates or at anfield...hope that will make the players more determined to make up for the 2 pts loss this coming sunday

http://www.megavideo.com/?v=D2VLM7K0

Law 11 - Offside

Offside Position

It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position.

A player is in an offside position if: he is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent A player is not in an offside position if: he is in his own half of the fi eld of play or he is level with the second last opponent or he is level with the last two opponents Offence

A player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one of his team, he is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by: interfering with play or interfering with an opponent or gaining an advantage by being in that position

According to the current rules:
* Interfering with play means playing or touching the ball passed or touched by a teammate.
* Interfering with an opponent means preventing an opponent from playing or being able to play the ball by clearly obstructing the opponent's line of vision or movements or making a gesture or movement which, in the opinion of the referee, deceives or distracts an opponent.
* Gaining an advantage by being in an offside position includes playing a ball that rebounds to the player off a post or crossbar or playing a ball that rebounds to the player off an opponent having been in an offside position.

The referee decided that the player did not commit the three offences hence he decided it wasn't offside.

[Cumzilla]

According to the current rules:
* Interfering with play means playing or touching the ball passed or touched by a teammate.
* Interfering with an opponent means preventing an opponent from playing or being able to play the ball by clearly obstructing the opponent's line of vision or movements or making a gesture or movement which, in the opinion of the referee, deceives or distracts an opponent.
* Gaining an advantage by being in an offside position includes playing a ball that rebounds to the player off a post or crossbar or playing a ball that rebounds to the player off an opponent having been in an offside position.

The referee decided that the player did not commit the three offences hence he decided it wasn't offside.

already a few games back, but since u brought it back again, the above in bold was what dunn did. I always thought that a player attempting to play the ball, which is the above in the bold, whether he touches it or not, will be deemed offside. You will alwyays see that when players walking back from an offside position when the ball is punt up, he will never be flagged, but once he attempts to go for the ball, the linesman will flagged immediately, that was what dunn did IMO.

[Kiwi8]

already a few games back, but since u brought it back again, the above in bold was what dunn did. I always thought that a player attempting to play the ball, which is the above in the bold, whether he touches it or not, will be deemed offside. You will alwyays see that when players walking back from an offside position when the ball is punt up, he will never be flagged, but once he attempts to go for the ball, the linesman will flagged immediately, that was what dunn did IMO.

For the highlighted portion, it has to be taken in the right spirit intended by the rules makers in the sense that the deceiving or distraction portion is only the part that prevents the opponent from the ability to see or play the ball. Hence what Dunn did, did not prevent the opponent (more importantly, the goalkeeper) from being able to see or play the ball.

Anyway, there were instances of this in the past that were debated with the Man U forummers here too.

[Cumzilla]

This match was orignally scheduled to be shown LIVE! on supersport plus (see below link), which from what i had checked last weekend was still on schedule to be shown LIVE. Just found out that this match was replaced by the boro vs liverpool match which was originally schedule to be shown live on football channel. Just cos both these teams are not the BIG 4they can just suka suka change match as and when they like, which i think is not fair to both everton or city fans who might already make plans to watch the match tml. i will be calling to blast them upside down, hope both set of fans unite to bombard them with either calls or emails to make them wake up their idea. :s27: Still hoping they will change back to orignal schedule.


http://www.starhub.com/portal/site/HubVillage/menuitem.32fc0eb91d143fb7eaaf3b608324a5a0/?vgnextoid=d9dd69d72fe13110VgnVCM100000464114acRCRD

[Cumzilla]

For the highlighted portion, it has to be taken in the right spirit intended by the rules makers in the sense that the deceiving or distraction portion is only the part that prevents the opponent from the ability to see or play the ball. Hence what Dunn did, did not prevent the opponent (more importantly, the goalkeeper) from being able to see or play the ball.

Anyway, there were instances of this in the past that were debated with the Man U forummers here too.

it did not prevent the gk from being able to see the ball but it did cause him to make a decision whether to stay on his line or make a move. So to me that was interference, but it was bad defending on city's part too when richard dunne did not mark santa close enough.

'Whether that is interference according to FIFA I don't know but to me it is interference,' argued Eriksson.

'By being in that position, Dunn decides what our goalkeeper is going to do.

'I asked the referee to explain it to me afterwards and he did say it is a big grey area. I really don't know.'

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=494079&cc=4716

[Kiwi8]

it did not prevent the gk from being able to see the ball but it did cause him to make a decision whether to stay on his line or make a move. So to me that was interference, but it was bad defending on city's part too when richard dunne did not mark santa close enough.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=494079&cc=4716

Well, in response to the current offside laws, goalkeepers have to train their minds to not get distracted by gestures like Dunne's to play the ball.

[Cumzilla]

sad to say how city need to depend on a young player, but the truth is that the current slump started after he was out of the side thru injury. For much of the 1st half of the season, we kept the ball better and passed better and much of the credits should be due to him. He's abit like the gerrads or lampards of the team, without him, the soul is lost and elano's form drop at the same time. I am afraid to say this, but city may suffer back to back defeat against derby tml, as derby are unbeaten in 14 home league matches against city.

[joseph24]

ROBINHO signed for CITY!!! a good sign of world class player flooding in. :D:s12::s12::s12:

[0385985]

finally the thread for mancs is alive,go and win ur derby rival!!!!!but win liverpool though :)

[Litmuss]

Next match Ambromovich will issue an ultimatum to "kill" manchester city whatever it takes i'm sure. See u in BPL on 13 sep. :o

[0385985]

Next match Ambromovich will issue an ultimatum to "kill" manchester city whatever it takes i'm sure. See u in BPL on 13 sep. :o
LOL gd show

[ShaqONeal]

It;s really happening in Man City.. think fans of Man City will be delighted now.. :)

some said it will be Dawn of BIG 5.. wow.. we will see.. all the best for you all City fan.. :)

[joseph24]

we will see a crazy transfer fee going around... see who is richer... man city or chelsea? haha:s22:

[RepulsE]

haha finally this thread is revived since jan

[joseph24]

more fans will be joining city :):s12:

[AhHuat]

we shall see the likes of litmuss celsius makirri coming here often!

:)

[ShaqONeal]

keep it going.. think some footballer who like Robinho sure will join Man City fans.. although I no Man City fan, I think I will come here post.. since I'm tired of seeing the so called Big 4 news every now and then.. sianz..

[Rappelz]

so much activity...
any real man c fans in here? other than TS

[nottibeans]

What will be the starting lineup ah?

Jo Robinho
Petrov Ireland Kompany SWP
Ball Dunne Richards Zabeleta
Hart

Still got Elano, Johnson sia...:eek:

[othniel80]

What will be the starting lineup ah?

Jo Robinho
Petrov Ireland Kompany SWP
Ball Dunne Richards Zabeleta
Hart

Still got Elano, Johnson sia...:eek:

Richards? not injured meh?

[nottibeans]

Richards? not injured meh?

Hmm lidat maybe Ben Haim will come in.. or maybe give Hamann play holding mid & Kompany slot back to CD.

Anyway their flanks super zai...lol

[Cumzilla]

so much activity...
any real man c fans in here? other than TS

me lor, hope this is not another false dawn. I had supported city since 1992, when peter reid was still manager during the old div.1, niall quinn was my favourite player then. Had seen the club played yo-yo between the divisions since then, even yo-ing down to div.3. :s13: Those were really the dark days of the club, so u can imagine, to the REAL city fans, what it mean to them that the club is finally having some luck in terms of investment, starting off with robinho agreeing to join the club. I was as stunned and amazed, just like mark hughes was, with this transfer. ;)

[Cumzilla]

we will see a crazy transfer fee going around... see who is richer... man city or chelsea? haha:s22:

the new owner is believed to be 10 times richer than roman abramovich :s22:

[Cumzilla]

What will be the starting lineup ah?

Jo Robinho
Petrov Ireland Kompany SWP
Ball Dunne Richards Zabeleta
Hart

Still got Elano, Johnson sia...:eek:

Jo
Robinho
Petrov Johnson Kompany SWP
Ball Dunne Richards Zabeleta
Hart

Subs: Elano, Ireland, Ben-haim, Hamman, Sturridge, Evans, Schmeichel

[ShaqONeal]

the new owner is believed to be 10 times richer than roman abramovich :s22:
ten times?? may b twenty times.. or more.. :p

another good news.. Ronaldo from Brazil.. although he's old and fat, but dun forgot he's an Idol for many many fans.. still..

http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_4092077,00.html

[dreamer75]

Man City wanna buy Buffon!
Haha......no way he's joining them..

[ahgohgoh]

Kaka open to joining City revolution

By Soccernet staff

Updated: September 7, 2008, 3:36 PM UK

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AC Milan star Kaka is open to the prospect of joining Manchester City if the club can achieve their initial target of Champions League qualification, according to his representative.

Empics

Kaka: A target for the Premier League.

The Brazilian, widely acknowledged to be the world's best player, has been the subject of interest from Chelsea this summer; but with City's new-found wealth, the club could easily compete in a bidding war.

Milan may be willing to sanction a 100m euros transfer in a year's time and City's new owners the Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), have already made it clear that they want to start recruiting the world's top talent.

''Kaká would prefer a club like Chelsea, Real Madrid or Milan, but we never know,'' Kaká's representative Diogo Kotscho told The Observer.

''This season Manchester City do not have a team to win the Champions League.

''Maybe next season they can get into that competition - they have the prospects to be good enough. What they need to have is a big project to win the Premier League and the Champions League.

''It's not just about Kaká, they will only get the very best players if they attain this level. It was the same with Chelsea a few years ago - they had to prove themselves too.

''I think Manchester City are headed in the right direction, but they have big work to do.

''It's no easy thing to reach the same level as the biggest clubs in the world, and it's not just about money - you have to spend it properly and build a great team. In two or three years they can be there if they do the right things.''

[SeeNoEvil]

Man City is going so fierce, not surprise if manage to get to the top 4 teams in EPL.

[abdrazak84]

Man City is going so fierce, not surprise if manage to get to the top 4 teams in EPL.

not surprise, will be in debt either.

[Asakura]

not surprise, will be in debt either.

if they still hang around in mid table after spending so much, yes. Debts are gonna come and alot of trouble for the club.
but if they can end up fighting for european glory, be it champs league or euro cup, they shld be fine.

[faruk55]

it's always a risk investing money on a mid-table club..
but it all lies down to all the ppl involved in the club

[othniel80]

The season isn't halfway yet, furthermore they only haul Robinho and SWP, don't expect wonders too soon.

[abdrazak84]

top 8 maybe.

[anthonylph]

yea might be too soon for city, i think spurs got a better chance to crack the top 4 consider the amount they spent

[leonlim80]

Maybe now is top 5.

[ianlynn]

Lol so rich meh... just buy over all the 1st/2nd/3rd choice keepers from all the EPL clubs and leave them with no professional keepers in their starting eleven.. Sure win every match 1... Lol.. =:p

[Cumzilla]

Lassana Diarra is better than Claude Makelele says Harry Redknapp
By Mark Fleming 20/09/2008

Man City v Pompey Tomorrow, 3pm

Lassana Diarra is a better all-round player than his midfield mentor Claude Makelele, according to Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp.

Diarra, 23, spent much of his career as understudy to Makelele, both at Chelsea and for France.

But Redknapp, who signed him for £5.5million from Arsenal in January, said: "When Diarra first came here people said he was a Makelele.

He isn't a Makelele because he has another dimension to his game.

"He goes with the ball, beats people and surges. He has got everything. He is a player right up there with the best midfielders in the world.

"He is an unbelievable athlete, with amazing power and strength. And he can do amazing things with the ball."

Pompey visit Manchester City tomorrow with three successive wins behind them.

Goalkeeper David James is unconcerned about facing a certain £32million striker.

"Robinho? I know nothing about him," joked James. :eek:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-city/2008/09/20/lassana-diarra-is-better-than-claude-makelele-says-harry-redknapp-115875-20745512/

perhaps not a very wiseable thing to say before facing a striker of any opposition team, hope tonite he's back to his calamity antics again...:)

[skweam]

lol james, he had a mare

[Evilmerlin]

"Robinho? I know nothing about him," joked James

I bet he's eating those words now after letting SIX pass him....

GO CITEH!!!

[ShaqONeal]

any highlights for these goals??

[nottibeans]

http://www.goal.com/en/articolo.aspx?contenutoid=874399

Manchester City are reportedly readying another super swoop, with Manchester United's Carlos Tevez this time the target...

News of the World claims that City will launch a £30million raid to steal Tevez from their cross-town rivals, who have yet to tie the Argentine forward to a permanent deal.

The 24-year-old is currently serving the second season of a two-year loan spell at Old Trafford. It was expected United would offer him a permanent deal during the summer, but Sir Alex Ferguson recently revealed that no new contract would be forthcoming until the end of the season.

The exact reason for the delay remains unclear; however, the general consensus is that the £31million deadline-day purchase of Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham Hotspur has left the Red Devils' transfer kitty dry.

Mark Hughes and co will have a tough time convincing Tevez to make the switch to Eastlands, as the former West Ham star recently declared that he wishes to see out his playing days at United.

But working in the Citizens' favour is their flourishing relationship with Kia Joorabchian, the figurehead for Media Sports Investment (MSI) - the firm that owns Tevez's contract - and the man largely responsible for bringing Robinho to the City of Manchester Stadium.

If United cannot wrap up a deal by next summer, then MSI will sell Tevez to the highest bidder - and with City bolstered by the near-unlimited financial resources of new owners Abu Dhabi United Group, they would have to considered favourites if push comes to shove.

It is understood that the Sky Blues may seek to open negotiations with MSI as early as January, although a winter transfer would be extremely unlikely given Tevez will still have half a season remaining on his loan with United.

Wahh if they get Tevez can really pwn3d their rivals liao.. :D

[Cumzilla]

any highlights for these goals??



http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-sg&vid=830f47f9-8bd9-4be0-97db-b6deb4df119d

[Evilmerlin]

Now to see if they can maintain the momentum. The last time under Eriksson, they also had a good start before floundering.

[othniel80]

yea, consistency is the main problem, if they can manage a top6 finish, it will be credible.
Who knows, maybe they can pull off one of the top four spots even. By Jan, we will see a better picture.

[Asakura]

crashed out of carling on penalties.

[Evilmerlin]

Sad case that.

[othniel80]

Wa cow, what happened man?

[Evilmerlin]

Don't know man, thats an embarassment alright....

[faruk55]

nothing to be embarrased about... upsets to happen in CUP games... that's the beauty

[Rappelz]

Manchester City to bid for Atletico Madrid's Argentine star Aguero

http://www.mirror.co.uk/2008/09/24/manchester-city-to-bid-for-atletico-madrid-s-argentine-star-aguero-115875-20751301/


Wow...

[Evilmerlin]

Well, we made it through to the group stages! Hooray!

I just wish that City's games are on Saturdays instead of Sundays....

[nottibeans]

Manchester City to bid for Atletico Madrid's Argentine star Aguero

http://www.mirror.co.uk/2008/09/24/manchester-city-to-bid-for-atletico-madrid-s-argentine-star-aguero-115875-20751301/


Wow...

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[LeslieHJL]

Well, we made it through to the group stages! Hooray!

I just wish that City's games are on Saturdays instead of Sundays....


Hi.

Name me Man City's manager in the 1991-1992 season.

[Evilmerlin]

I could google for it but I'll tell you now, I have no idea who Man City's manager was at that point in time. Heck I only started watching the EPL 2 years ago!

[Cumzilla]

I could google for it but I'll tell you now, I have no idea who Man City's manager was at that point in time. Heck I only started watching the EPL 2 years ago!

u can get the answer on page 11 of this thread

[nottibeans]

I could google for it but I'll tell you now, I have no idea who Man City's manager was at that point in time. Heck I only started watching the EPL 2 years ago!

why u support man city at that time then? :s11:

[Evilmerlin]

I studied in Manchester for 5 years and my best mate there is a Man City fan, went with him to a couple of matches and well...it started from there I guess.

[Keverus]

Manchester City to bid for Atletico Madrid's Argentine star Aguero

http://www.mirror.co.uk/2008/09/24/manchester-city-to-bid-for-atletico-madrid-s-argentine-star-aguero-115875-20751301/


Wow...

pb la, man city is linked wif every star player.

[Evilmerlin]

With the kind of money they have at their disposal and the new owner's ambition, its not surprising that they'll be linked with all the top players. Hopefully, they don't go around expecting to throw a bunch of top players together and expect to win trophies overnight.

[Cumzilla]

a hard defeat to take after leading 2-0 at HT, but the feeling's not as bad as the 2-3 against fulham last season cos liverpool's top side, show we still a long way from top 4. The sending off of zabaleta changed the complexion of the game, probably deserved the red seeing the replay, but their defender wasnt even booked for kicking jo's hip. Most impressed with SWP, the only player who shone perhaps, hughes substitution after zabaleta's sending off puzzled me though, why bring on a midfielder to play RB when he had TBH on the bench...well, cant wait for january to come for hughes to bring in a couple of top quality defenders

[Evilmerlin]

It was disappointing to not take the 3pts but we were also very unlucky with that deflection off Dunne's foot leading to the third goal. Plus, the unexpected injury of the Liverpool defender and no experienced striker to take advantage. I suspect if Robinho or Elano were still in play when he was stretchered off, we might have scored again.

Bad luck really.

[faruk55]

Whatever it was.. it was a good game...

If Man City plays like that (first half), they have good chances... their link play from midfield looked good.. til the 2nd half where LFC over powered them...

[Evilmerlin]

Yeah and the sending off REALLY changed things around, you could see immediately that City was on the back foot and LFC was just piling in.

[Rappelz]

a hard defeat to take after leading 2-0 at HT, but the feeling's not as bad as the 2-3 against fulham last season cos liverpool's top side, show we still a long way from top 4. The sending off of zabaleta changed the complexion of the game, probably deserved the red seeing the replay, but their defender wasnt even booked for kicking jo's hip. Most impressed with SWP, the only player who shone perhaps, hughes substitution after zabaleta's sending off puzzled me though, why bring on a midfielder to play RB when he had TBH on the bench...well, cant wait for january to come for hughes to bring in a couple of top quality defenders

Actually if Skrtel was sent off earlier, then he wouldnt have suffered that injury. :look:

But i missed that challenge on Jo and it wasnt replayed.

[lyfeforce]

Why did Zabaleta go in rashly? If he was still on the field, the game might have finished evenly. Nevertheless, it was good game for the neutrals to watch, a spectacular game Liverpool fans and a heartbreaking one for the Man City fans.

[Cumzilla]

Why did Zabaleta go in rashly? If he was still on the field, the game might have finished evenly. Nevertheless, it was good game for the neutrals to watch, a spectacular game Liverpool fans and a heartbreaking one for the Man City fans.

a mistimed tackle that caught the standing foot of alonso, dun think it was intentional but the referee had no choice cos it really looked bad on replay, in this kind of lunge, either u get the ball if the tackle is perfect or the leg of opposing player...

City were leading 2-1 when Zabaleta was dismissed from a strong challenge on Xabi Alonso and Hughes felt even Liverpool's player did not think it was a red card offence.

"I look for the reaction of the opposing players. People will view it as a sending off, but I felt it was a genuine attempt to get the ball," he concluded.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11679_4249639,00.html

[lyfeforce]

Well, intentional or not, rules are rules. But Skrtel should have been sent off as well or at the very least given a yellow card. I'm really baffled at that decision.

[yellowsubmarine]

Really impressed with City's first half performance. They should pose a threat to the big 4 later in the season. SWP should never have left for the Bridge.

[Evilmerlin]

SWP really shone when he returned to City. At Chelsea you hardly heard his name or see him have any impact. In City, WOW! That guy is every where and doing every thing AND with impact!

[faruk55]

Well... SWP is a good player.. and rotted in Chelsea... cos at that time Arsenal wanted to buy him iirc.. so Chelsea didn't want that to happen and splashed money and improved his weekly pay to ply him away...

[Litmuss]

SWP really shone when he returned to City. At Chelsea you hardly heard his name or see him have any impact. In City, WOW! That guy is every where and doing every thing AND with impact!

When SWP plays with average players in man city, of cos he looks gd on the field.
When SWP plays along sides with superstars in Chelsea, he pales in comparison.

It's more on the mental state of the mind, maybe he's more comfortable playing with less pressure at Man city.

[Asakura]

yaya
go save ur superstar thread with another news post or smth. dun let it go page 2.

[Asakura]

SWP really shone when he returned to City. At Chelsea you hardly heard his name or see him have any impact. In City, WOW! That guy is every where and doing every thing AND with impact!

if a club don't know how to utilize a player, he will look ordinary. same fate for bentley after he left bburn for spurs

[Evilmerlin]

Finally! A win after so many games! Granted its against Stoke but still win is a win!

[ShaqONeal]

i was trying to see how Robinho scored.. anyone got the goal video link? hmm..

[Cumzilla]

i was trying to see how Robinho scored.. anyone got the goal video link? hmm..

http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-sg&vid=818b60d9-66e0-4eaf-ba6a-1cb6438d0403

[faruk55]

flip flop results for Man City... wonder what the owners gonna do next!

[Asakura]

hm. sack manager. get new manager. lol

[Carnage]

I've a feeling Man City will spend alot next January.

[Cumzilla]

got this posted by a guy in a UK newspaper forum, thinks its quite funny

Just read that our revered benefactor, Sheikh Mansoor, has pumped £3.5 billion into Barclays Bank as part of their prop-up plan. This will give him a 16% stake in the company.

One might therefore reason that since Barclays sponsor the Premier League then City are technically and indirectly funding it. Furthermore, by definition a good percentage of the prize money being paid out to all Clubs will also be technically and indirectly coming from City !

Priceless.


Bill, Carlisle, Cumbria
31/10/2008 at 12:58
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester_city/c/1077118_hughes_cool_on_prem_proposals

[Evilmerlin]

got this posted by a guy in a UK newspaper forum, thinks its quite funny


http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester_city/c/1077118_hughes_cool_on_prem_proposals
Awesome.

Well, tonight got a match against Bolton. Hopefully, they will be in their "play well" side and win.

Quite worrying, their inconsistency.

[Asakura]

they played badly.

[Evilmerlin]

Indeed, from the first half performance alone, you could see that they didn't have it together.
But kudos to Bolton who closed down all of City's attacks very very quickly, never giving them the chance to properly set things up.

[Asakura]

yea. bolton were closing down on their players very quickly.
city's play were very messy imo,

[Cumzilla]

cant wait for january to come fast enuff for hughes to replace half the present team, currently only zaba, swp and kompany are 'his players', jo was bot before he came and robinhno was bot by the owner, the current team looks too soft against physically imposing oppositons like bolton yesterday. We all know hughes teams from his blackburn days, they are a mean outfit, tough to beat and difficult to play against both at home and away. Hopefully he will given enuff time to mould his own team, but i doubt the new owner will be patient enuff if the team doesnt improve by the mid of next season...

[Evilmerlin]

I hope he gets a better player to replace Ben Haim too, that guy always looks damn shakey.