Richard Dunne

**an_ceannaire** · 01/09/2009, 2:07 PM

According to City Fans Dunnie was either
(a) Useless Donkey who won POY awards cos everyone else was worse
or
(b) A Club legend who was never good enough for a top team and now needs to be moved on and thanked

No place for sentiment at Citeh!!

http://www.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/forum...31376&start=80

**dr_peepee** · 01/09/2009, 2:13 PM

Originally Posted by an_ceannaire

According to City Fans Dunnie was either
(a) Useless Donkey who won POY awards cos everyone else was worse
or
(b) A Club legend who was never good enough for a top team and now needs to be moved on and thanked

No place for sentiment at Citeh!!

http://www.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/forum...31376&start=80

They'll rue the day he left...

**DeLorean** · 01/09/2009, 3:20 PM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

There are very few defenders in England that Ive seen put in the type of performances that Richard Dunne has had for us on a regular basis but because he is still carrying around the sterotype from his younger days that he is mistake prone he isnt looked upon in a great light.Even being Man Citys player of the season hasnt managed to change that sterotype which just proves how little an incredible amount of pundits and fans know about football.As Ive said already, if he does sign for Villa, by christmas the Villa fans will be calling Martin o Neill a genius for being so shrewed in the transfer market. He is every bit as good a Martin Laursen was

Generally when I watched Man City Dunne used get lots of praise from the commentators but would never be mentioned when they were discussing the best in the country. I do remember a thing on Sky Sports though when they predicted what the City team would be like in a years time (this was when they uncovered their billions) and Dunne was the only player who remained there and there was even a (c) after his name. Robinho was just after being signed actually so he was there too but all the rest were like Kaka, Messi, Fabregas, etc.

**dr_peepee** · 01/09/2009, 3:31 PM

Has Dunne definately signed??? According to SSN Villa have just signed James Collins from WHam...

**bholg** · 01/09/2009, 3:39 PM

Also eleven-a-side are saying it is not through with "only minutes to go"....

?

**NeilMcD** · 01/09/2009, 3:45 PM

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh it sooooooooooooooo exciting. Jesus even RTE are doing a minute by minute of the last day.

**drummerboy** · 01/09/2009, 3:49 PM

Still no deal

**DeLorean** · 01/09/2009, 3:54 PM

Presume midnight is the cut off?

**De Town** · 01/09/2009, 3:56 PM

Originally Posted by DeLorean

Presume midnight is the cut off?

Nope 5pm

**DeLorean** · 01/09/2009, 4:02 PM

Originally Posted by De Town

Nope 5pm

I was thinking things got a bit panicky all of a sudden.

**eirebhoy** · 01/09/2009, 4:12 PM

SSN now saying he thinks the paperwork got through on time for Dunne's transfer.

**eirebhoy** · 01/09/2009, 4:32 PM

Aston Villa insist Richard Dunne can still complete a move from Manchester City even though the entire deal appears not to have been finalised by the transfer dead-line.

Villa can continue to try to sign Dunne providing they started formal proceedings to tie up the deal by the 5pm cut-off point.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/f...h-1780149.html

**geysir** · 01/09/2009, 4:46 PM

I think I know where the discussions got stuck.

35k 50k
36 49
37 48
38 47
39 46
40 46

**Crosby87** · 01/09/2009, 10:19 PM

Dunne could have a testimonial next summer according to Soccernet as a player who was with a club 10 years.
Two thoughts on this: 1.He will be busy next summer and 2. A Richard Dunne Testimonial? Meh. I like him but I dont know. Hey what are you doing this saturday? What you kidding? Richard Dunne testimonial! Who?

**Razors left peg** · 01/09/2009, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by Crosby87

Dunne could have a testimonial next summer according to Soccernet as a player who was with a club 10 years.
Two thoughts on this: 1.He will be busy next summer and 2. A Richard Dunne Testimonial? Meh. I like him but I dont know. Hey what are you doing this saturday? What you kidding? Richard Dunne testimonial! Who?

words fail me

**Crosby87** · 01/09/2009, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

words fail me

I know but whats next, Hamilton vs Wigan in a James McCarthy testimonial? With the Plane Bomber the Scotts just released serving as ref?
Could happen. Wouldnt put it past the minds up there.
But its just funny, while RD was playing well for city the then chairman said his name doesnt exactly role of the tongue.

**eirebhoy** · 01/09/2009, 11:27 PM

What are you on about? Celtic must play in a testimonial or 2 every single year. They happen all the time.

You're eligible for a testimonial after 10 years of service with a club. I don't know how it started but that's been the way for years. That's not to say Dunne was going to have one. It's his choice.

Crosby you tend to exaggerate a lot with ignorance.

**dr_peepee** · 02/09/2009, 7:47 AM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

What are you on about? Celtic must play in a testimonial or 2 every single year. They happen all the time.

You're eligible for a testimonial after 10 years of service with a club. I don't know how it started but that's been the way for years. That's not to say Dunne was going to have one. It's his choice.

Crosby you tend to exaggerate a lot with ignorance.

I think it stems from when there was a cap in salaries so the players were no were near as well off as they are now when they retired. So they got the gate from their testemonial to set them up.. Simpler times.

**drummerboy** · 02/09/2009, 8:12 AM

Isn't it normal for a player who does not ask for a transfer, and who has a sizeable chunk of time left on his contract, be compensated in the event of his original club selling him. What they were were arguing on was how much severence money City should pay Dunne.