Vickery is an encyclopedia of south american football and if he says this you can count on it.

He might be an encyclopedia but he isn't a Manager. Journo's are only good at throwing rocks and have absolutely no accountability. I'm not saying Paulinho isn't a good player, it's just that I take journo's opinions with a pinch of salt in the main. If it was an ex high profile Manager and somebody who knows about running a squad who said the same, I would sit up and take notice a little more.

Seems like the national manager thinks he's a better player, taking into account that he has more caps and at a lot younger age

Vickery is an encyclopedia of south american football and if he says this you can count on it.

He might be an encyclopedia but he isn't a Manager. Journo's are only good at throwing rocks and have absolutely no accountability. I'm not saying Paulinho isn't a good player, it's just that I take journo's opinions with a pinch of salt in the main. If it was an ex high profile Manager and somebody who knows about running a squad who said the same, I would sit up and take notice a little more.

Seems like the national manager thinks he's a better player, taking into account that he has more caps and at a lot younger age

Its a long flight from the Ukraine to Brazil Alfie. South American players who venture out Russia and Ukraine's way tend to fall off the radar a bit. Plus, Brazil plays a bunch of friendlies down yonder, and if you are a local player you can pile up caps which have questionable value. Not saying Paulinho won't be the next Pele though.

Vickery is an encyclopedia of south american football and if he says this you can count on it.

He might be an encyclopedia but he isn't a Manager. Journo's are only good at throwing rocks and have absolutely no accountability. I'm not saying Paulinho isn't a good player, it's just that I take journo's opinions with a pinch of salt in the main. If it was an ex high profile Manager and somebody who knows about running a squad who said the same, I would sit up and take notice a little more.

Seems like the national manager thinks he's a better player, taking into account that he has more caps and at a lot younger age

Well I'd definately take more notice of Scolari's view but either way, we have bought Fernandinho and I'm quite happy with that.

Manchester City land 'new Zlatan Ibrahimovic'

City have continued their summer spending by agreeing a deal with Malmo for teenage striker Zacharias Faour.

The 15-year-old, who has been dubbed the 'new Zlatan Ibrahimovic', attracted a host of interest following his performances in his club's youth team last season.

However, City have secured the signing of the striker, despite strong interest from Real Madrid and Juventus.

"City rank him as one of the best in the world at his age level. He is the kind of player that all of the big teams are after," the player's agent Hasan Cetinkaya told Sportbladet.

Manchester City land 'new Zlatan Ibrahimovic'

City have continued their summer spending by agreeing a deal with Malmo for teenage striker Zacharias Faour.

The 15-year-old, who has been dubbed the 'new Zlatan Ibrahimovic', attracted a host of interest following his performances in his club's youth team last season.

However, City have secured the signing of the striker, despite strong interest from Real Madrid and Juventus.

"City rank him as one of the best in the world at his age level. He is the kind of player that all of the big teams are after," the player's agent Hasan Cetinkaya told Sportbladet.

MrBoj-given his age, can we count this kid as coming through City's youth system ?

Manchester City land 'new Zlatan Ibrahimovic'

City have continued their summer spending by agreeing a deal with Malmo for teenage striker Zacharias Faour.

The 15-year-old, who has been dubbed the 'new Zlatan Ibrahimovic', attracted a host of interest following his performances in his club's youth team last season.

However, City have secured the signing of the striker, despite strong interest from Real Madrid and Juventus.

"City rank him as one of the best in the world at his age level. He is the kind of player that all of the big teams are after," the player's agent Hasan Cetinkaya told Sportbladet.

I read this Mr. B, it seems that City are taking a new and positive direction.

Bring on the new season (and required satellite dish)

Manchester City land 'new Zlatan Ibrahimovic'

City have continued their summer spending by agreeing a deal with Malmo for teenage striker Zacharias Faour.

The 15-year-old, who has been dubbed the 'new Zlatan Ibrahimovic', attracted a host of interest following his performances in his club's youth team last season.

However, City have secured the signing of the striker, despite strong interest from Real Madrid and Juventus.

"City rank him as one of the best in the world at his age level. He is the kind of player that all of the big teams are after," the player's agent Hasan Cetinkaya told Sportbladet.

MrBoj-given his age, can we count this kid as coming through City's youth system ?

Stop getting excited jb, he hasn't come through anywhere yet

Vickery is an encyclopedia of south american football and if he says this you can count on it.

He might be an encyclopedia but he isn't a Manager. Journo's are only good at throwing rocks and have absolutely no accountability. I'm not saying Paulinho isn't a good player, it's just that I take journo's opinions with a pinch of salt in the main. If it was an ex high profile Manager and somebody who knows about running a squad who said the same, I would sit up and take notice a little more.

Seems like the national manager thinks he's a better player, taking into account that he has more caps and at a lot younger age

Well I'd definately take more notice of Scolari's view but either way, we have bought Fernandinho and I'm quite happy with that.

I am happy with the fact he has had European experience, and has played exceptionally well in the Champions League.

Paulinho, albeit a very good player, has not had any European experience, which in my opinion makes him a riskier proposition.

Also the fact that when City were sniffing around him before, he went on record as saying he wanted to stay with Corinthians. Fernandinho wanted the move to City and was making statements weeks ago that he wanted the City move, despite other clubs being interested in him.

I am happy with the fact he has had European experience, and has played exceptionally well in the Champions League.

Paulinho, albeit a very good player, has not had any European experience, which in my opinion makes him a riskier proposition.

Also the fact that when City were sniffing around him before, he went on record as saying he wanted to stay with Corinthians. Fernandinho wanted the move to City and was making statements weeks ago that he wanted the City move, despite other clubs being interested in him.

Yep, apparently he has supported them since he was a boy

Alfie with more of his tongue in cheek persiflage.

Alfie with more of his tongue in cheek persiflage.

In actual fact Alf is sparing you the truth....which is he's at City cos he's a money grabbing git....and he'll be in the huff when its -10C and pissing down.

Edited June 9, 201313 yr by smokie36

Alfie with more of his tongue in cheek persiflage.

In actual fact Alf is sparing you the truth....which is he's at City cos he's a money grabbing git....and he'll be in the huff when its -10C and pissing down.

No no Smokes you've got it all wrong, he's going there for the project

Alfie with more of his tongue in cheek persiflage.

In actual fact Alf is sparing you the truth....which is he's at City cos he's a money grabbing git....and he'll be in the huff when its -10C and pissing down.

No no Smokes you've got it all wrong, he's going there for the project

He's a wonderful youth coach in the making?

Vickery is an encyclopedia of south american football and if he says this you can count on it.

He might be an encyclopedia but he isn't a Manager. Journo's are only good at throwing rocks and have absolutely no accountability. I'm not saying Paulinho isn't a good player, it's just that I take journo's opinions with a pinch of salt in the main. If it was an ex high profile Manager and somebody who knows about running a squad who said the same, I would sit up and take notice a little more.

Seems like the national manager thinks he's a better player, taking into account that he has more caps and at a lot younger age

Its a long flight from the Ukraine to Brazil Alfie. South American players who venture out Russia and Ukraine's way tend to fall off the radar a bit. Plus, Brazil plays a bunch of friendlies down yonder, and if you are a local player you can pile up caps which have questionable value. Not saying Paulinho won't be the next Pele though.

You seem to be agreeing though that you paid about 10m too much for your Brazillian!

You City posters are getting very defensive these days I remember the halcyon days surrounding your title win and you were very 433 in football terms. Nowadays you've gone very 451 Just saying....

They are almost 5-3-2 on this thread at the moment. Very amusing.

Surely the bid for Cavani can't be far off gents?

Alfie with more of his tongue in cheek persiflage.

In actual fact Alf is sparing you the truth....which is he's at City cos he's a money grabbing git....and he'll be in the huff when its -10C and pissing down.

Where as he been playing for the past 8yrs, smokes?

Donetsk is in Ukraine, mate, which is hardly a nice sunny place

But of course you are right. Any player that City buy is only going for the money

Its a long flight from the Ukraine to Brazil Alfie. South American players who venture out Russia and Ukraine's way tend to fall off the radar a bit. Plus, Brazil plays a bunch of friendlies down yonder, and if you are a local player you can pile up caps which have questionable value. Not saying Paulinho won't be the next Pele though.

Vickery is an encyclopedia of south american football and if he says this you can count on it.

He might be an encyclopedia but he isn't a Manager. Journo's are only good at throwing rocks and have absolutely no accountability. I'm not saying Paulinho isn't a good player, it's just that I take journo's opinions with a pinch of salt in the main. If it was an ex high profile Manager and somebody who knows about running a squad who said the same, I would sit up and take notice a little more.

You seem to be agreeing though that you paid about 10m too much for your Brazillian!

You City posters are getting very defensive these days I remember the halcyon days surrounding your title win and you were very 433 in football terms. Nowadays you've gone very 451 Just saying....

Well if the 5 is Fernandinho, Toure, Silva, Navas and a rejuvenated Nasri or Tevez OR if we are lucky enough to get Isco, then I would say thats a great place to be

Alfie with more of his tongue in cheek persiflage.

In actual fact Alf is sparing you the truth....which is he's at City cos he's a money grabbing git....and he'll be in the huff when its -10C and pissing down.

We signed him from Shakhtar Donetsk, I'm sure he will cope with the weather in Manchesater

Alfie with more of his tongue in cheek persiflage.

In actual fact Alf is sparing you the truth....which is he's at City cos he's a money grabbing git....and he'll be in the huff when its -10C and pissing down.

We signed him from Shakhtar Donetsk, I'm sure he will cope with the weather in Manchesater

I was going to say! The brazillians don't seem to have a problem playing in Russia so i really don't think the UK winters would deter them much.

Alfie with more of his tongue in cheek persiflage.

In actual fact Alf is sparing you the truth....which is he's at City cos he's a money grabbing git....and he'll be in the huff when its -10C and pissing down.

We signed him from Shakhtar Donetsk, I'm sure he will cope with the weather in Manchesater

Donetsk's climate is moderate. The average temperatures are−5 °C (23 °F) in January and 18 °C (64 °F) in June. The average number of rainfall per year totals 162 days and up to 556 millimeters per year.

Might not be used to rain 365 days a year........better give him a supply of Vit D.

Edited June 9, 201313 yr by uptheos

Alfie with more of his tongue in cheek persiflage.

In actual fact Alf is sparing you the truth....which is he's at City cos he's a money grabbing git....and he'll be in the huff when its -10C and pissing down.

We signed him from Shakhtar Donetsk, I'm sure he will cope with the weather in Manchesater

Donetsk's climate is moderate. The average temperatures are−5 °C (23 °F) in January and 18 °C (64 °F) in June. The average number of rainfall per year totals 162 days and up to 556 millimeters per year.

Might not be used to rain 365 days a year........better give him a supply of Vit D.

It must be full of homesick Mancs.

Alfie with more of his tongue in cheek persiflage.

In actual fact Alf is sparing you the truth....which is he's at City cos he's a money grabbing git....and he'll be in the huff when its -10C and pissing down.

We signed him from Shakhtar Donetsk, I'm sure he will cope with the weather in Manchesater

Donetsk's climate is moderate. The average temperatures are−5 °C (23 °F) in January and 18 °C (64 °F) in June. The average number of rainfall per year totals 162 days and up to 556 millimeters per year.

So, after your cut and paste from Wiki. What is it your conclusion? Would he cope with Manchester's weather?

For reference, again from wiki Manchester's average temp in Jan is between +2 and +8 °C and between +10 and +19 °C in June. And although it does rain a lot in Manchester, the average rainfall is below the countries averge

OK the kebab rolls at the farmers market are great value at 3.50 each.

Happy now mrboj?

OK the kebab rolls at the farmers market are great value at 3.50 each.

Happy now mrboj?

To expensive for me smokes. I get schwarmers for about 8 riyals (1 pound 30) and they are loverley.

Yeah but we have labour laws here....your kebabs have the filipino slaves bogies all over 'em.....I get a smile from the Pakistani owner's daughter.

Yeah but we have labour laws here....your kebabs have the filipino slaves bogies all over 'em.....I get a smile from the Pakistani owner's daughter.

Well I hope you enjoy it then, you slave to the tax man

Yeah but we have labour laws here....your kebabs have the filipino slaves bogies all over 'em.....I get a smile from the Pakistani owner's daughter.

Well I hope you enjoy it then, you slave to the tax man

Now that did make me laugh. smokie "tax dodge" 36 mocks the tax man.

Actually I am looking to escape before he catches me....

Jesus Nevas has completed. So that's another one in the bag and nice and early this year.

Jesus Nevas has completed. So that's another one in the bag and nice and early this year.

Yep just another 3 more to go a season to gel and bobs your uncle for the season after next