Richard Dunne

**tetsujin1979** · 24/08/2009, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

You'd be crazy to think Hughes is going to drop one of their centre halves who have yet to concede a goal in 2 games. He may be sold but he certainly won't be on the bench for their game on Sunday (carling cup is a different matter).

3 if you count the midweek game against Barcelona

**an_ceannaire** · 25/08/2009, 2:22 PM

Anyone see SSN last night talking to City fans.....every last one of them said Centre Back is their problem child and Lescott and Toure is the solution. Dunnie has fallen very out of favour there. Surprised Moyes didnt make him part of the deal

but Dunne is less popular than tony coton at city these days

**tetsujin1979** · 25/08/2009, 2:25 PM

Had another look at MOTD last night, from the highlights of the City game, it seemed that Dunne was trying to cover for Toure whenever Wolves got a break

**Drumcondra 69er** · 25/08/2009, 2:28 PM

Originally Posted by an_ceannaire

Anyone see SSN last night talking to City fans.....every last one of them said Centre Back is their problem child and Lescott and Toure is the solution. Dunnie has fallen very out of favour there. Surprised Moyes didnt make him part of the deal

but Dunne is less popular than tony coton at city these days

In fairness SSN seek out the most feeble minded idiots to get vox pops from as far as I can see, makes their target audience feel at home. A lot of the boards and newspaper forums are still very appreciative of what he's done and admit he's been playing well this season. There are a few stating otherwise alright but they're in a minority.

**eirebhoy** · 25/08/2009, 2:34 PM

Originally Posted by an_ceannaire

Anyone see SSN last night talking to City fans.....every last one of them said Centre Back is their problem child and Lescott and Toure is the solution. Dunnie has fallen very out of favour there. Surprised Moyes didnt make him part of the deal

but Dunne is less popular than tony coton at city these days

Football fans are fickle. No different from any club.

**DmanDmythDledge** · 25/08/2009, 2:49 PM

Villa have made an official approach for Distin.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...512770,00.html

Looks like Dunne won't be off to them anyway.

**Noelys Guitar** · 26/08/2009, 12:17 PM

Mark Hughes today
Quote:
12.25 Manchester City boss Mark Hughes admits defender Richard Dunne could attract more attention following the arrival of Joleon Lescott.

Skysports.com

**Maroon 7** · 26/08/2009, 3:58 PM

Originally Posted by an_ceannaire

Anyone see SSN last night talking to City fans.....every last one of them said Centre Back is their problem child and Lescott and Toure is the solution. Dunnie has fallen very out of favour there. Surprised Moyes didnt make him part of the deal

but Dunne is less popular than tony coton at city these days

Eaten bread is soon forgotten.

**tetsujin1979** · 26/08/2009, 4:01 PM

Originally Posted by an_ceannaire

Anyone see SSN last night talking to City fans.....every last one of them said Centre Back is their problem child and Lescott and Toure is the solution. Dunnie has fallen very out of favour there. Surprised Moyes didnt make him part of the deal

but Dunne is less popular than tony coton at city these days

read some of the comments on the article on Manchester Evening News: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....ze=50#comments
The general consensus seems to be that it's a shame he has to move, but in a World Cup year he needs first football, and he will be welcomed back by the fans

**geysir** · 26/08/2009, 4:10 PM

World cup year?
I like your unconditional positivity.

**tetsujin1979** · 26/08/2009, 4:13 PM

Originally Posted by geysir

World cup year?
I like your unconditional positivity.

not my words, taken from the comments link above:

in World Cup year Dunne will want to be first choice

I think (especially with the world cup coming up) he will want to be playing regular first team football

Don't feel that his pride will allow him to stay on as bench warmer especially in World Cup year

World Cup year etc etc

Dunne needs regular football prior to the World Cup

in a world cup season all players will be thinking about impressing their international manager

**TerryPhelan** · 26/08/2009, 5:03 PM

I think a move to Villa will be as good as we can expect for Dunne now. He is right to move and has been treated pretty shabbily by City throughout. He will be assured of first team football at Villa, be part of a strong side who, unlike City, won't require time to gel in order to challenge for the top four places. The second best option is Everton, of course, but the arrival of Distin will probably stymie that. I for one would consider a move to these clubs a step up for Dunne and am hoping he moves for either as opposed to the likes of Sunderland.

**Colbert Report** · 26/08/2009, 10:19 PM

On the way for a medical at Portsmouth tonight...

**rambler14** · 26/08/2009, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

On the way for a medical at Portsmouth tonight...

Christ No! He may aswell sign for Ramblers

**kennedmc** · 26/08/2009, 10:42 PM

Portsmouth would be the worse move since Duff followed the money to Newcastle.

I love the "he'll need first team football in a world cup year"

That right we're really Spain!!

Looking at alot of what those city fans are saying they seem to have the exact opposite opinion of what many Irish fans have said recently on this thread......

**tricky_colour** · 27/08/2009, 2:58 AM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

On the way for a medical at Portsmouth tonight...

Really?

Have Villa decided to get rid of him so soon?

Aston Villa have agreed a fee with Manchester City for Richard Dunne, believed to be about �6m, and hope to follow up the signing of the Republic of Ireland centre-half with the acquisition of the Blackburn Rovers full-back Stephen Warnock.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...dunne-transfer

Good move for Dunne.

**rebelmusic** · 27/08/2009, 5:03 AM

Originally Posted by tricky_colour

Really?

Have Villa decided to get rid of him so soon?

Aston Villa have agreed a fee with Manchester City for Richard Dunne, believed to be about �6m, and hope to follow up the signing of the Republic of Ireland centre-half with the acquisition of the Blackburn Rovers full-back Stephen Warnock.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...dunne-transfer

Good move for Dunne.

Was reading that post and 3 workmates behind me went "yes!!", didnt realise they were reading my computer. Great news, at this point would prefer him there than at city, and if he's really given captaincy could be a huge boost of confidence for him

**Colbert Report** · 27/08/2009, 5:29 AM

Great move for Dunne. I'm delighted. I wasn't didn't fancy watching him sit on the bench until January at Man City.

**rebelmusic** · 27/08/2009, 7:44 AM

Looks it's defo on the way, the indo doesn't speculate as much as the english rags

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...y-1870728.html

**Scram** · 27/08/2009, 8:04 AM

Originally Posted by tricky_colour

Really?

Have Villa decided to get rid of him so soon?

Aston Villa have agreed a fee with Manchester City for Richard Dunne, believed to be about �6m, and hope to follow up the signing of the Republic of Ireland centre-half with the acquisition of the Blackburn Rovers full-back Stephen Warnock.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...dunne-transfer

Good move for Dunne.

I am no longer a City "fan" and I hope Villa kick their RSs. Hughes is a fool.