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re: Roberto Mancini officially out at City
Posted on 5/13/13 at 5:44 pm to RandySavage
Posted on 5/13/13 at 5:44 pm to RandySavage
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Terrorists have no integrity.
It seems as though we have stumbled upon quite the paradox...
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Posted on 5/13/13 at 5:46 pm to lesismeaurx
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They just need to stop throwing money at every problem they run into. The new youth system/facilities they have built are awesome. They just need to have a bit more integrity as a club. Otherwise the money will eventually dry up and the club will disappear along with it.
their youth academy is all for show and will stay that way if they keep buying and buying those players will never see the light of day.
Just take a look back a few years, they have been a mediocre club with a mediocre fan base. Their stadium was basically given to them by the city of Manchester that they could not even fill up on a regular basis until last year. shite their last two home games have had empty seats everywhere.
You think that your mustache is trendy
You think your kicker boots are too
With your kangol and your fleece
Ben Sherman on for weeks
We know that you're a fricking? blue
This post was edited on 5/13/13 at 5:50 pm
Posted on 5/13/13 at 5:52 pm to StraightCashHomey21
Every club goes through highs and lows. I don't know much about their fans prior to the takeover, but it seems like they are very fair-weather. Regardless, I think the youth system could be a really big benefit to them if they actually use it. But you're right, they will have to cut back on purchasing players.
I have a feeling they will turn into the english Real Madrid. No players in the senior squad that are from the academy, and a lot of busted big money transfers. FFP should be able to limit that though...
I have a feeling they will turn into the english Real Madrid. No players in the senior squad that are from the academy, and a lot of busted big money transfers. FFP should be able to limit that though...
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:32 pm to lesismeaurx
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I don't know much about their fans prior to the takeover, but it seems like they are very fair-weather
For what I can tell they do have a portion of fans that are really good
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I have a feeling they will turn into the english Real Madrid. No players in the senior squad that are from the academy, and a lot of busted big money transfers.
Yeah I think this move pretty much confirms that this is the direction they are going
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FFP should be able to limit that though...
If it's enforced properly
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:47 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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For what I can tell they do have a portion of fans that are really good
yea to the point they had almost 20 thousand empty seats on a europen night
This how it feels to be city
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:49 pm to StraightCashHomey21
I didn't say it was a huge amount 
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:52 pm to Draconian Sanctions
how long have you been following the game? not a flame but seems you got a lot to learn if your calling newcastle the most hard core fan base in england
Loyal with out a doubt the maggies are up there but hardcore causing ruckus,destroying bars etc on tour no thats not them.
Loyal with out a doubt the maggies are up there but hardcore causing ruckus,destroying bars etc on tour no thats not them.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 7:08 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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Loyal with out a doubt the maggies are up there but hardcore causing ruckus,destroying bars etc on tour no thats not them.
Loyal, great atmosphere is really what I meant. I also really liked that they are a 1 city club, college town etc. reminded me most of LSU when I was picking.
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how long have you been following the game?
About 7 years or so
ETA following the club game about 7 years. Was into international way before that.
This post was edited on 5/13/13 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 5/13/13 at 7:13 pm to lesismeaurx
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I also think they based this off of growth. As a fan, I want to see my team improve year after year. Not necessarily in accomplishments and trophies, but in team consistency and cohesiveness. I feel like it is pretty safe to say City took a step back in almost every area.
More than likely, he is being fired purely because of results, and that is malarkey. But at the same time, I have a hard time disagreeing with the decisions based off of my personal expectations and standards.
I can see why they wanted to change managers as they did take a step back this year. That they were better last year is probably due more to Silva, Aguero, Nasri nor Ya Ya playing as well this season but it's fair to think that a new manager may get them back on track.
However, I can also see Mancini's criticism of the transfer window last summer as valid in the logic of "rich" clubs. ManU and Chelsea added difference makers. So did Bayern, PSG and Juve. Real and Barca spent in the effort. . .
Man City signed Rodwell and Kevin Kline from a Fish Called Wanda who really didn't give them as much as De Jong had + Sinclair who gave them less than A Johnson.
Judging by Mancini's comments (which also probably pissed off everyone higher up) only Nastasic was really his choice and that was a great signing even if it wasn't a huge expenditure in that they had to sacrifice Savic to Fiorentina with extra cash, where he's been excellent.
This post was edited on 5/13/13 at 7:25 pm
Posted on 5/13/13 at 7:14 pm to Atom-Z
"The need to develop a holistic approach to all aspects of football at the club"
That makes me want to hit someone
That makes me want to hit someone
Posted on 5/13/13 at 7:20 pm to Draconian Sanctions
Good move IMO.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 7:43 pm to LSUSOBEAST1
Posted on 5/13/13 at 7:50 pm to lesismeaurx
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They just need to stop throwing money at every problem they run into.
to be fair, they were rather quiet the past 2 transfer windows. no major signings
they'll probably make a splash this year, but they're also likely selling dzeko, nasri, and some others
Posted on 5/13/13 at 7:51 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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their youth academy is all for show and will stay that way if they keep buying and buying those players will never see the light of day.
again, how many players (under 35) who graduated from the ManU academy are playing for united? 1-2?
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:07 pm to Draconian Sanctions
pellegrini needs to sign fernando cavenaghi and andres d'alessandro
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:14 pm to SlowFlowPro
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again, how many players (under 35) who graduated from the ManU academy are playing for united? 1-2?
thats how united built its self not the other way around and don't ignore the countless amount of players that we have sold. Also we buy young promising players with low price tags for the most part and not established high priced stars Zaha.
Under 35 youth players three of which 25 or younger
Welbeck
Fletcher
Evans
Cleverely
not including players out on loan,now remind me how many city players on this roster came through the youth academy.
This post was edited on 5/13/13 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:21 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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not including players out on loan,now remind me how many city players on this roster came through the youth academy.
I wouldn't imagine many, since they're catching up in short time. man city won't build a contender by relying on its youth system, just as man u, liverpool, etc don't do it, either. the scope of analysis of man city is biased, b/c they're trying to get really good, really fast (and they did)
they've slowed down. man u has made the big signing the last 2 windows. man city just bought a
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young promising players with low price tags
while Man U just bought an
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established high priced star
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:27 pm to SlowFlowPro
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man city won't build a contender by relying on its youth system, just as man u, liverpool, etc don't do it
wtf are talking about ever heard of the class of 92
as for buying RVP and city not making a big splash is not the norm so keep trying. Both teams have their track records.
De Gea
Hernandez
Young
Rafael
Jones
etc
with Zaha and Henríquez out on loan.
are all young players we got on the cheap who actually player, city doesn't do this and depends on big name expensive players.
This post was edited on 5/13/13 at 8:30 pm
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:32 pm to StraightCashHomey21
Uh, De Gea's transfer broke a British record for highest amount for a goalkeeper. Wasn't "on the cheap."
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:32 pm to StraightCashHomey21
I've heard that Man City has traditionally been for people from Manchester while Man U was supported by people outside the city. Is that true?
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