Manchester City Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2011/2012

Iago · 18-06-2011 7:34pm #1

Manchester City Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2011/2012

This thread is for team talk, Gossip and Rumours pertaining to Manchester City. This thread is open for all users to post in. There are no preferences for fans of any team.

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Desire. · 18-06-2011 9:17pm

Definite title contenders this year I would say, especially if they strengthen during the summer.

ShamoBuc · 18-06-2011 9:19pm

Desire. wrote: »

Definite title contenders this year I would say, especially if they strengthen during the summer.

Too many individuals:D

lordgoat · 18-06-2011 11:40pm

In before Xavi.

Paully D · 19-06-2011 2:00am

It'll be a very interesting season for Manchester City. Even as a Sunderland fan I'm excited to see who you bring in this summer. I have a feeling there'll be some serious players on the way!

KittyeeTrix · 19-06-2011 1:23pm

BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D

Cannot wait for the Season Kick-off!!!!

Panthro · 19-06-2011 1:39pm

Fingers crossed we see a new television series entitled "The misadventures of Mario Balotelli" at some point!:pac:

mike65 · 19-06-2011 3:01pm

Amusing story about Barca offering Villa to City (or Chelsea) for 40 million, in the Mirror I think.

krustydoyle · 20-06-2011 8:04pm

Anybody a little surprised at how quiet city have been in the transfer market so far??

JohnnyRyan99 · 21-06-2011 6:22am

krustydoyle wrote: »

Anybody a little surprised at how quiet city have been in the transfer market so far??

Ye I think it's been suprising everyone!

IMO though, once Tevez commits/doesn't then we will see things move... You get that feeling that once one deal goes through for City it'll be like a domino effect and we'll probably do all our business in the space of a week!

I think it's fairly certain that big things will happen.... Big... Expensive... things!

folan · 21-06-2011 8:00am

as with all the big clubs, but especially ones who like to get their wallet out (US), there will always be a big list of rumours.

We do have a pretty impressive one here, and its as good a team as many in the league now!

Im going to be pretty sceptical for a lot of the summer.

Gillington · 21-06-2011 12:26pm

Anyone planning on goin to the Super Cup?

folan · 21-06-2011 1:21pm

much as id love to, ill be away for the weekend. which is a pity, id be up for seeing all the games there really. Inter V City could be a great!

JohnnyRyan99 · 21-06-2011 2:28pm

Gillington wrote: »

Anyone planning on goin to the Super Cup?

Ye I reckon I will... Myself and my dad try get to a few matches every year, and we always go see them when they play in Ireland.

First game I ever seen live actually was Man City vs Cork City in Cork, I was around 5! 2-0 win :cool:

Gillington · 21-06-2011 4:52pm

It has been quiet alright which I dont mind really,preferably I'd like Mancini to get rid of the fringe players like Roque,Jo etc before we start buying.

David Gonzalez to go out on loan again,hopefully to Aberdeen,never seen him play but he seems to be in high regard

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6999118,00.html

ironbluedun · 23-06-2011 4:44pm

krustydoyle wrote: »

Anybody a little surprised at how quiet city have been in the transfer market so far??

yes, but only a little. Taking their time, what type of player is most needed? that's the question. i don't think there will be huge amount of signings, could be wrong.

Gillington · 23-06-2011 5:59pm

A few rumours this week that we're after Aly Cissokho from Lyon,after Kolarov's indifferent season.Kolarov is apparently loved around the club though so could cause a few upsets if he is moved on.

Also we have pulled out of the Premier Reserve league to concentrate on our youngsters competing in the Nextgen series,good idea in the long run but I think that this will mean we'd probably get rid of more players,seeing as they cant even play reserve matches? I'm talking the Roque's etc who'd be too old for this

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Club-news/2011/June/Manchester-City-to-play-Barcelona-in-new-European-elite-competition

krustydoyle · 24-06-2011 2:25pm

Anyone see the new home kit??

http://www.epltalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/man-city-home-shirt-1.jpg

karma_ · 24-06-2011 2:35pm

krustydoyle wrote: »

Anyone see the new home kit??

http://www.epltalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/man-city-home-shirt-1.jpg

Not sure I like that to be honest, would need to see a better pic. However, the away one is awesome so all would be forgiven!

Gillington · 24-06-2011 2:44pm

Thats a bit gack alright,but as you say the away ones a beaut

GavRedKing · 24-06-2011 3:47pm

Not much happening from Man City so far this summer lads? :pac:

Anyone got any rumours of players ye're in for or any news on whats happening with Tevez??

karma_ · 24-06-2011 4:20pm

gavredking wrote: »

Not much happening from Man City so far this summer lads? :pac:

Anyone got any rumours of players ye're in for or any news on whats happening with Tevez??

Honestly, I'm not sweating it and I'm trying to avoid the rumour mill until August, or July at a pinch, depending when withdrawal truly sets in.

I don't think we need much in fairness, I know we are after a few players but time will tell, tis early days yet.

folan · 24-06-2011 4:49pm

gavredking wrote: »

Anyone got any rumours of players ye're in for or any news on whats happening with Tevez??

well, weve been "linked" with almost every foreign player whos had anything said about them.

And Tevez is NOT going to Milan. or Inter, I cant remember which. Though god knows if he might be going to spain yet.

Gillington · 24-06-2011 4:57pm

Apparently Inter said Carlos's 150k a week was too much.

They woulda got a heart attack if they were after Yaya!

eagle eye · 25-06-2011 8:52pm

Well imo this is the signing of the season. Its not on the field but this man is brilliant, a master of keeping a club within spending limits as he did as Chairman of Blackburn Rovers for many years.

MANCHESTER City have confirmed that former Blackburn Rovers chairman John Williams has joined the club's staff.
Williams, who left Rovers in February after a 14-year spell at Ewood, joins the football operations department at the City of Manchester City stadium.
He will work closely with the football administration officer Brian Marwood and will start work on July 1.
City's chief executive Garry Cook said: "John Williams is a hugely respected figure in the football world and I admire him greatly.
"Unsurprisingly, a number of organisations were keen to work with him and I was therefore delighted when he accepted my offer to join us."

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9106100.John_Williams_joins_Manchester_City/?ref=rss

Sasquatch76 · 26-06-2011 2:32pm

MCFC Manchester City FC

Please take a moment to remember popular midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe, who died on 26 June 2003 aged just 28.

Eight years already. A sad day for football.

krustydoyle · 28-06-2011 4:11pm

http://www.football365.com/premier-league/7008181/City-eye-Savic-swoop-Report

http://www.football365.com/manchester-city/7008262/Quintet-meet-Neymar-price

http://www.football365.com/manchester-city/7008278/City-legend-Doyle-passes-away

steelcityblues · 28-06-2011 7:07pm

RIP Mike Doyle

krustydoyle · 29-06-2011 11:14am

Just reported on SSN that City have pulled out of the Sanchez race, Mancini was talking on sky news italia confirmed they will not be signing the winger.

Desire. · 29-06-2011 1:01pm

krustydoyle wrote: »

Just reported on SSN that City have pulled out of the Sanchez race, Mancini was talking on sky news italia confirmed they will not be signing the winger.

From Twitter:

Richard Bruxton wrote:

#Barcelona agree €26million deal + €11M add-ons for Alexis Sanchez with Udinese.

Gillington · 29-06-2011 2:39pm

Would have liked Sanchez,shame we pulled out but it has always seemed he wanted to head to Barca which is understandable.

SWP linked with Bolton,albeit by another Bolton player but I'd like to see him go somewhere get regular football

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11679_7009016,00.html

Also looks like that Adebayor could be around longer then anticipated,sounding like he'll only move back to Real, who dont wanna stump up the asking price

krustydoyle · 29-06-2011 3:23pm

If Bolton want SWP then we'll take Cahill with open arms..

Gillington · 29-06-2011 5:10pm

krustydoyle wrote: »

If Bolton want SWP then we'll take Cahill with open arms..

Yeah i was thinking that if theres any truth behind SWP's move then Cahill's name will inevitably thrown in

Gillington · 30-06-2011 12:47pm

Roberto, Stay away from Leighton Baines please!

JPA · 30-06-2011 12:56pm

I don't understand why City would want Cahill. He's not that good and they don't need him.

Gillington · 30-06-2011 5:00pm

20mil for Nasri!!?

SSN Breaking news

JohnnyRyan99 · 30-06-2011 9:44pm

I'd gladly take Nasri.... Always liked how he plays, smart footballer who rarely sqaunders it, hard to see where he'd fit in with Silva and Toure being our attacking players in the middle, but then it's hard to see where anyone we sign will fit in!

Clichy for 7million? Yes please, knows the premier league and can play a bit too, went off the boil a bit these last two years but a change of club could be just what he needs!

krustydoyle · 01-07-2011 8:32pm

JohnnyRyan99 wrote: »

I'd gladly take Nasri.... Always liked how he plays, smart footballer who rarely sqaunders it, hard to see where he'd fit in with Silva and Toure being our attacking players in the middle, but then it's hard to see where anyone we sign will fit in!

Clichy for 7million? Yes please, knows the premier league and can play a bit too, went off the boil a bit these last two years but a change of club could be just what he needs!

Signing these two would be great business for the club..
Id want Clichy for his Champs League experience more than anything else..
so fingers crossed we get them.

krustydoyle · 03-07-2011 12:35pm

http://www.football365.com/news/21554/7015901/Tevez-To-Stay-At-City-After-Swap-Deal-Falls-Flat

http://www.football365.com/premier-league/7015974/Ronaldo-I-considered-City-move

http://www.football365.com/manchester-city/7015927/City-claim-Savic-deal-is-done

krustydoyle · 04-07-2011 11:30am

Looks like the Clichy deal is near completion as hes having a medical today.

ironbluedun · 04-07-2011 2:09pm

krustydoyle wrote: »

Looks like the Clichy deal is near completion as hes having a medical today.

good buy for 7m knows the PL and at 25 has his best years ahead of him...a bit surprised by it though...city need a creative midfielder.

Frisbee · 04-07-2011 2:19pm

I hate you guys...

flahavaj · 04-07-2011 2:22pm

Where's Xavi these days?

ironbluedun · 04-07-2011 2:49pm

flahavaj wrote: »

Where's Xavi these days?

Barcelona?

:D:D:D:D

JohnnyRyan99 · 04-07-2011 6:11pm

RasTa · 04-07-2011 6:21pm

You guys happy with that signing?

krustydoyle · 04-07-2011 7:19pm

I sure am, right so hes been quiet for the last season and a half but hes a solid defender and should slot nicely into the defense.

Vanbis · 04-07-2011 7:22pm

JohnnyRyan99 wrote: »

Gael Clichy in 2009 after Adebayor leaves "I really believe if you are a player who thinks only about money then you could end up @ ManCity"

:pac:

JohnnyRyan99 · 04-07-2011 9:18pm

Ah to be fair City now and City in 2009 were a different prospect... We didn't even qualify for Uefa Cup football back then!!

We're ahead of Arsenal now anyway!

Vanbis · 04-07-2011 9:21pm

JohnnyRyan99 wrote: »

Ah to be fair City now and City in 2009 were a different prospect... We didn't even qualify for Uefa Cup football back then!!

We're ahead of Arsenal now anyway!

I agree somewhat, money though did play a big part in the move. I think Clichy got bored at Arsenal, same old excuses every season and City will be chasing on all fronts this season.

darsar · 04-07-2011 10:01pm

Tevez wants to leave again. SSN

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