Noisy Neighbours - the Man City thread

[TightEnd]

do you think Aguero will leave this summer?

what is the source of the suggested beef between he and Pep?

[hhyftrftdr]

do you think Aguero will leave this summer?

what is the source of the suggested beef between he and Pep?

Don't think there is a cats chance in hell Aguero leaves anytime soon. I saw some comments earlier today that were attributed to him about 'happy to stay but its the clubs decision' etc, really don't think there is anything in it. After being the main man for the last half a decade he might be feeling slightly put out by the emphatic start from Jesus, personally I'm looking forward to Pep unleashing both of them together.

Weird game yesterday. First half was the most dominant 45 minutes of football I've ever had the pleasure to witness at Eastlands. To say Swansea couldn't get out of their own half, or even touch the ball for more than a few seconds, wouldn't be an exaggeration. We didn't pepper their goal with shots though despite numerous good build ups and promising attacks (story of the season!)

Within 3 minutes of the 2nd half you could tell we'd taken the foot off the gas and Swansea we're certainly showing more purpose and adventure. Felt inevitable that they would get a chance to score and ultimately take it so we really needed that 2nd goal. I have a feeling that won't be the last time Jesus saves our bacon and he's taken to the English game like a duck to water which is great to see.

It's very tight at the top (less Chelsea) and bottom. We play Bournemouth and Sunderland next, but they are followed by games against Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal, with the postponed game vs united needing dropping in the schedule somewhere. If we can come out the other end of that run of fixtures relatively unscathed then we should solidify a place in the top 4 heading towards the business end of the season. Also the small matter of a 2 legged tie vs the top team in France....

[hhyftrftdr]

I take that back about Aguero. Stan Collymore has shown me the situation in a much clearer light and I thank him for his articulate insight.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/pep-guardiola-decided-sergio-agueros-9768423

[Archer]

do you think Aguero will leave this summer?

what is the source of the suggested beef between he and Pep?

Don't think there is a cats chance in hell Aguero leaves anytime soon. I saw some comments earlier today that were attributed to him about 'happy to stay but its the clubs decision' etc, really don't think there is anything in it. After being the main man for the last half a decade he might be feeling slightly put out by the emphatic start from Jesus, personally I'm looking forward to Pep unleashing both of them together.

Weird game yesterday. First half was the most dominant 45 minutes of football I've ever had the pleasure to witness at Eastlands. To say Swansea couldn't get out of their own half, or even touch the ball for more than a few seconds, wouldn't be an exaggeration. We didn't pepper their goal with shots though despite numerous good build ups and promising attacks (story of the season!)

Within 3 minutes of the 2nd half you could tell we'd taken the foot off the gas and Swansea we're certainly showing more purpose and adventure. Felt inevitable that they would get a chance to score and ultimately take it so we really needed that 2nd goal. I have a feeling that won't be the last time Jesus saves our bacon and he's taken to the English game like a duck to water which is great to see.

It's very tight at the top (less Chelsea) and bottom. We play Bournemouth and Sunderland next, but they are followed by games against Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal, with the postponed game vs united needing dropping in the schedule somewhere. If we can come out the other end of that run of fixtures relatively unscathed then we should solidify a place in the top 4 heading towards the business end of the season. Also the small matter of a 2 legged tie vs the top team in France....

hhy,  fascinating and essential listening about Aguero on the CityWatch podcast. Sam Lee is on it - a City fan and journalist. Aguero made the comments to him  in the mixed zone after the game and you get the full background and context. The section on Aguero starts at about 45mins in and Sam Lee is on from about 49 minutes. 

http://www.mcfcwatch.com/category/podcast/   Weekend Review E20

[hhyftrftdr]

do you think Aguero will leave this summer?

what is the source of the suggested beef between he and Pep?

Don't think there is a cats chance in hell Aguero leaves anytime soon. I saw some comments earlier today that were attributed to him about 'happy to stay but its the clubs decision' etc, really don't think there is anything in it. After being the main man for the last half a decade he might be feeling slightly put out by the emphatic start from Jesus, personally I'm looking forward to Pep unleashing both of them together.

Weird game yesterday. First half was the most dominant 45 minutes of football I've ever had the pleasure to witness at Eastlands. To say Swansea couldn't get out of their own half, or even touch the ball for more than a few seconds, wouldn't be an exaggeration. We didn't pepper their goal with shots though despite numerous good build ups and promising attacks (story of the season!)

Within 3 minutes of the 2nd half you could tell we'd taken the foot off the gas and Swansea we're certainly showing more purpose and adventure. Felt inevitable that they would get a chance to score and ultimately take it so we really needed that 2nd goal. I have a feeling that won't be the last time Jesus saves our bacon and he's taken to the English game like a duck to water which is great to see.

It's very tight at the top (less Chelsea) and bottom. We play Bournemouth and Sunderland next, but they are followed by games against Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal, with the postponed game vs united needing dropping in the schedule somewhere. If we can come out the other end of that run of fixtures relatively unscathed then we should solidify a place in the top 4 heading towards the business end of the season. Also the small matter of a 2 legged tie vs the top team in France....

hhy,  fascinating and essential listening about Aguero on the CityWatch podcast. Sam Lee is on it - a City fan and journalist. Aguero made the comments to him  in the mixed zone after the game and you get the full background and context. The section on Aguero starts at about 45mins in and Sam Lee is on from about 49 minutes. 

http://www.mcfcwatch.com/category/podcast/   Weekend Review E20

Appreciate it Archer, but Stan Collymore has already outlined the situation and I'm happy to take his fantastic journalism as gospel.

[hhyftrftdr]

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/15089878.AFC_Bournemouth__Arter_expresses_huge_respect_for_Guardiola_after_City_manager_s__unbelievable_touch__/?ref=twtrec

[Archer]

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/15089878.AFC_Bournemouth__Arter_expresses_huge_respect_for_Guardiola_after_City_manager_s__unbelievable_touch__/?ref=twtrec

Subtle

Arter: "For me, he is the best manager in the world. I don’t think there’s anybody close to him and what he has achieved"

[Archer]

Just 2 words about the game last night: David Silva

A footballer for Valentines Day - I love the guy.

I agree with Jack Pitt-Brooke from the Independent

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And Caley:

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[flushthemout]

Unable to get tickets for the trip to Huddersfield, only have us the FA Rule of 15%. Bravo had a good game so I believe, lots of trouble in a few boozers pre match. Off to the Ethiad with both Boys on Tuesday, £12.50 for kids which is great value for a CL game.

[Archer]

In the big scheme of things, not a bad result yesterday and I enjoy games like that in a strange sort of way and happy I'll get to see a home game in the replay. Wonder or wonders with Bravo who did have a good game. Presumably Willie C will be back midwek.

If we win the replay, it is 7 away draws on the trot now in the FAC  and 6 of them against PL teams.  I would have preferred anyone at home other  than Boro away but can't complain.

[hhyftrftdr]

Put me down for a parmo (if we beat Huddersfield)

[tikay]

Question for Man City fans.

What is this young lady's connection with Manchester City? (Tighty & maybe Doobs will know).

[Archer]

Amanda Staveley

Acted for Sheik Mansour in City takeover and, amongst other things, the high profile purchase of the Barclays shares during the financial crisis. Sheik Mansour supposedly made more with the profit from the Barclays deal alone than the entire investment in City.

Are you reading about Staveley in one of your business books?

[tikay]

Amanda Staveley

Acted for Sheik Mansour in City takeover and, amongst other things, the high profile purchase of the Barclays shares during the financial crisis. Sheik Mansour supposedly made more with the profit from the Barclays deal alone than the entire investment in City.

Are you reading about Staveley in one of your business books?

Is correct.

Can barely believe I suggested Tighty & Doobs would know, & plum forgot about you.

And yes, Sheikh Mansour made £2.5 billion in 2 years in the Barclays affair, whilst I believe he only paid £200 million for Man City, which, with hindsight, seems a steal.  He then spent several hundred milly more on "upgrading" on Man C, but he's still well in profit.

Correct again - I became aware of Amanda Staveley from 2 excellent books I'm currently reading on the Banking crisis back in 2008.

It seems that the investment in Barclays by the Qatari's, made at the same time as the Mansour investment is not what it seemed, & Amanda sued Barclays for......£900 million. I've no idea how that was resolved.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2016/09/01/barclays-loaned-qatar-3bn-to-fund-cash-call-claims-staveleys-pcp/


Considering she originally came from Yorkshire (Ripon), she seems to have done quite well.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Staveley

  

[nirvana]

Disappointing to see guardiola  waving the red there.  Think city should put da silva in goal so they can build a bit better from the back