QuoteThey've brought in Bridge and if Richards doesn't pick up form I'd fancy Kompany to be moved back to defense when Johnston is back from injury (to play beside De Jong).
Not sure if youve seen Citys defence this season but 'good' is not a word Id use to describe them. I dont think they've strengthed in the transfer window either (tho I could be wrong)
I thought you were off the drink Ronnie?
"No, I drink to help me mind my own business....can I get you one? (c) Ronnie Drew
They've brought in Bridge and if Richards doesn't pick up form I'd fancy Kompany to be moved back to defense when Johnston is back from injury (to play beside De Jong).
I think Johnson will be straight back in the team when he's back.Originally Posted by Ciaran
City turned down an 8 million bid from Newcastle for Johnson, I don't think he's going anywhere
Petrov and Bojinov both seem to be made of glass, and the only player that'll be affected by their return is Vassell, he'll be pushed further down the pecking order and probably shipped out in the summer. I think his contract is up then anyay
Of course, I forgot all about Bridge with all the Keane hype in the past few days! He will make a big difference.
I saw Kompany as a 17yr old playing for Anderlecht vs Celtic out in Brussels. He played at Centre Half and was brilliant. The couple of games I have seen of him play for City in midfield, I think he has looked decent, though I have read mixed reviews on here. Richards is definitely having a bout of second season syndrome!!
I thought you were off the drink Ronnie?
"No, I drink to help me mind my own business....can I get you one? (c) Ronnie Drew
Always hoped that Given would win something as a player, that was never going to happen in Newcastle and need to be convinced about Man City, but wish him the best
i think man city have a great chance of winning the uefa cup, considering rangers got to the final last year with a team of premier league cast-offs and young scots
A lot more big names in the Wafer this year, hard to see past AC Milan
I'm off to see Man City-Boro this weekend so I'll get to see Given's City debut. Pity Kaka won't be making an appearance.
Except it's his 3rd (or even 4th) season.
Most overrated player ever?
Well, he played and captained the Citys Youth team in 05/06. He's played about 88 games for the first team (using wiki stats) So Im guessing thats 2 to2 and half seasons of regular first team football. Though he obviously probably made his first team debut about 3-4seasons ago. I could be wrong but Im sure it was last season, possible the season before when he was getting regular rave reviews.
Overrated by whom? Jaysus City fans that I know think hes muck.
I thought you were off the drink Ronnie?
"No, I drink to help me mind my own business....can I get you one? (c) Ronnie Drew
Not sure I just remember him scoring an equaliser on his debut (i think) at Villa Park and that seems a long time ago to me now. Definitely more than 2yrs.
Ya I just meant in the sense that he's been capped over 20 times for England.
Ok the match I am talking about wasn't his debut so. It was in the FA Cup anyway
Debut VS Arsenal, 22-October-2005: http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=468764
First goal VS Aston Villa, 19-February-2006: http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=478387
Anyway, this is getting away from the topic at hand. Given's move to Man City will give him European football in the UEFA Cup, and a stronger defence to play behind. With our 2 best defensive players (Dunne and Given) playing together on a far more regular basis, you would hope that this will continue to strengthen the defence for the international side.
The infamous swearing incident in BBC after match interview - 3 years ago.
Agreed, lets hope they stop shipping the goals tho and start heading up the table for the confidence of both of them.
I thought you were off the drink Ronnie?
"No, I drink to help me mind my own business....can I get you one? (c) Ronnie Drew
Motm today for City. 4 excellent saves.
I was at the game yesterday and he was outstanding. Brilliant debut. S Ireland played ok but tried the difficult pass a few too many times. Micah Richard's was awful. We were behind the goal in the first half and the guy has no positional sense whatsoever - McShane gets stick for wandering but this was something else.
Watched it on TV and thought Ireland was excellent. Unlike yourself, I thought he kept it simple for the most part and only tried the killer pass when it was a realistic option. Given's first save was top class, the replay's didn't do it justice as it was a very powerful shot.
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