Manchester City

[BIGTOE3]

You really have the squad this time and the manager?....so no excuses eh unlike us of course!

I hope all English clubs do well until at least next year.

I hope ALL BRITISH CLUBS do well right up to the Final.

BT

[MrRed]

I have a feeling they will this season,sorry in my haste i forget about the Celts

[mrbojangles]

You really have the squad this time and the manager?....so no excuses eh unlike us of course!

I'm quite an honest bloke Red. Last year and even you have to admit, we had the group of death. This year we are in a group that even with the injuries we are carrying, we have the players who should get us through. So yeah, no excuses.

[mrbojangles]

David Silva didn't play for Spain last night after sustaining an injury in training. He flew back to Manchester yesterday for treatment and looks doubtful for Saturdays match against Stoke.

[jellydog]

David Silva didn't play for Spain last night after sustaining an injury in training. He flew back to Manchester yesterday for treatment and looks doubtful for Saturdays match against Stoke.

Par for the course these days.

[mrbojangles]

Looks like Plzen are trying to cash in on the Champions League. Initially they gave us 600 tickets priced at 47quid. They sold out quick so they have given us some more at 86quid and in the home section. Apparently they tried it on with Schalke a couple of years ago but the Germans boycotted em. Hope we do the same.

Full story:- http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/manchester-city-fans-charged-86-5911203

[JacknDanny]

Nice article.

Even though we have been saying the same thing over the past little while, I have seen a couple of similar articles over the past few of days. Maybe the Press are beginning to see the light.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1772251-time-to-reconsider-the-myths-surrounding-manchester-city

[mrbojangles]

Nice article.

Even though we have been saying the same thing over the past little while, I have seen a couple of similar articles over the past few of days. Maybe the Press are beginning to see the light.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1772251-time-to-reconsider-the-myths-surrounding-manchester-city

Good article jack and the short term and long term visions are clearly spelt out. Unfortunately, there are too many words to read for some on here.

[alfieconn]

Nice article.

Even though we have been saying the same thing over the past little while, I have seen a couple of similar articles over the past few of days. Maybe the Press are beginning to see the light.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1772251-time-to-reconsider-the-myths-surrounding-manchester-city

Good article jack and the short term and long term visions are clearly spelt out. Unfortunately, there are too many words to read for some on here.

Yep, certainly looks like there project is different to everybody else's

[MrRed]

You could say they are the most innovated club in World football now especially with figures.

[mrbojangles]

You could say they are the most innovated club in World football now especially with figures.

What are United doing to keep ticket prices affordable Red?

[MrRed]

As you say in the report it is clear!

The price of 299 poonds is not for a season ticket for a particular seat...ie gauranteed.

"Although these tickets are limited at the moment, there is a clear strategy in place to keep prices down and attendances up, something that should be applauded in an era of growing costs for football fans. "

Good spin as per usual,can you actually post a price of the season ticket price list at the moment??

""They do have a premium season ticket, priced at £780, while their most expensive match-day ticket costs £58, lower than only five other Premier League clubs."

Edited September 13, 2013 by MrRed

[mrbojangles]

Red, everyone has upper and lower tier prices, it's about how many. But if you still think that article was a "spin". Read this one from the Guardian which backs it up. http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/jun/19/premier-league-ticket-prices-club-charge-the-most

City have the cheapest season tickets available of any club. FACT

Yes we also sell more expensive seats but our most expensive is £780. Yours is £950 but topping the list is Arsenal at a whopping £1995.

We didn't write the article Red but it says "Despite an 8% rise of their cheapest available season ticket, Manchester City can boast the best monetary value for football, with a season at the Etihad available for £299. "

[MrRed]

Red, everyone has upper and lower tier prices, it's about how many. But if you still think that article was a "spin". Read this one from the Guardian which backs it up. http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/jun/19/premier-league-ticket-prices-club-charge-the-most

City have the cheapest season tickets available of any club. FACT

Yes we also sell more expensive seats but our most expensive is £780. Yours is £950 but topping the list is Arsenal at a whopping £1995.

We didn't write the article Red but it says "Despite an 8% rise of their cheapest available season ticket, Manchester City can boast the best monetary value for football, with a season at the Etihad available for £299. "

The article is unclear,do you have a list of season ticket prices you could post here for this season that were available?

And so you are clear on my understanding of all this monetary value for football is very opinionated isn't it! i mean look at all the wonderful football United have played over the last 25 years and all the trophy's that the club has won....hence for the article to say "city can boast the best monetary value for football" is very disputable don't you think!

I mean who would want to drive a Ford when you have a Ferrari in the driveway,in my opinion you should be a lot cheaper than what you are due to your very minimal success over the past 50 years.

I would rather pay more to watch good football anyway as the TV companies well know United are the box office smash around the world based on success.

I agree City are still in catch up mode but they have a long way to go to be a top draw club like United so in reality you should be cheaper!

[jellydog]

Red, everyone has upper and lower tier prices, it's about how many. But if you still think that article was a "spin". Read this one from the Guardian which backs it up. http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/jun/19/premier-league-ticket-prices-club-charge-the-most

City have the cheapest season tickets available of any club. FACT

Yes we also sell more expensive seats but our most expensive is £780. Yours is £950 but topping the list is Arsenal at a whopping £1995.

We didn't write the article Red but it says "Despite an 8% rise of their cheapest available season ticket, Manchester City can boast the best monetary value for football, with a season at the Etihad available for £299. "

The article is unclear,do you have a list of season ticket prices you could post here for this season that were available?

And so you are clear on my understanding of all this monetary value for football is very opinionated isn't it! i mean look at all the wonderful football United have played over the last 25 years and all the trophy's that the club has won....hence for the article to say "city can boast the best monetary value for football" is very disputable don't you think!

I mean who would want to drive a Ford when you have a Ferrari in the driveway,in my opinion you should be a lot cheaper than what you are due to your very minimal success over the past 50 years.

I would rather pay more to watch good football anyway as the TV companies well know United are the box office smash around the world based on success.

I agree City are still in catch up mode but they have a long way to go to be a top draw club like United so in reality you should be cheaper!

Spin doctor.

[mrbojangles]

And so you are clear on my understanding of all this monetary value for football is very opinionated isn't it! i mean look at all the wonderful football United have played over the last 25 years and all the trophy's that the club has won

OK. For you Red, I'll put it in simple terms. You have been going to the same restaurant for 25 years but they have just changed management and give you food poisoning every week. Would you still go? The last 25 years have absolutely no bearing on what you are eating or watching today.

[MrRed]

And so you are clear on my understanding of all this monetary value for football is very opinionated isn't it! i mean look at all the wonderful football United have played over the last 25 years and all the trophy's that the club has won

OK. For you Red, I'll put it in simple terms. You have been going to the same restaurant for 25 years but they have just changed management and give you food poisoning every week. Would you still go? The last 25 years have absolutely no bearing on what you are eating or watching today.

Really?

[mrbojangles]

And so you are clear on my understanding of all this monetary value for football is very opinionated isn't it! i mean look at all the wonderful football United have played over the last 25 years and all the trophy's that the club has won

OK. For you Red, I'll put it in simple terms. You have been going to the same restaurant for 25 years but they have just changed management and give you food poisoning every week. Would you still go? The last 25 years have absolutely no bearing on what you are eating or watching today.

Really?

I see the analogy was too difficult for you to grasp

[MrRed]

And so you are clear on my understanding of all this monetary value for football is very opinionated isn't it! i mean look at all the wonderful football United have played over the last 25 years and all the trophy's that the club has won

OK. For you Red, I'll put it in simple terms. You have been going to the same restaurant for 25 years but they have just changed management and give you food poisoning every week. Would you still go? The last 25 years have absolutely no bearing on what you are eating or watching today.

Really?

I see the analogy was too difficult for you to grasp

Actually i would give the restaurant time to put there own ideas forward and bed the new staff in,menus etc etc!

Much better though than to go to a restaurant that changes its owners and management every other year eh? 3 Michelin stars i always wondered ...now i know!

You have been eating at MacDonalds for years mate so the climb to the top table is way off.

Analogy my arse....isn't that when you are allergic to something?

[smokie36]

Thanks to both of ya...made me laugh.

Brazilian grill style for us this year topped with a Spanish omelette....

[jellydog]

The bad news from ESPN is that Silva and Clichy won't be available this weekend, and Richards not yet ready. The good news is that Kompany is coming along well and may be back ahead of schedule.

[MrRed]

The bad news from ESPN is that Silva and Clichy won't be available this weekend, and Richards not yet ready. The good news is that Kompany is coming along well and may be back ahead of schedule.

I heard that Kompany will be out as well,Stoke isn't it?

[jellydog]

The bad news from ESPN is that Silva and Clichy won't be available this weekend, and Richards not yet ready. The good news is that Kompany is coming along well and may be back ahead of schedule.

I heard that Kompany will be out as well,Stoke isn't it?

Kompany definitely out, but maybe back before October, which was a concern.

[mrbojangles]

The bad news from ESPN is that Silva and Clichy won't be available this weekend, and Richards not yet ready. The good news is that Kompany is coming along well and may be back ahead of schedule.

I heard that Kompany will be out as well,Stoke isn't it?

Kompany definitely out, but maybe back before October, which was a concern.

I heard he might be ok to play against Plzen on Tuesday. Fingers crossed on that one.

[jellydog]

The bad news from ESPN is that Silva and Clichy won't be available this weekend, and Richards not yet ready. The good news is that Kompany is coming along well and may be back ahead of schedule.

I heard that Kompany will be out as well,Stoke isn't it?

Kompany definitely out, but maybe back before October, which was a concern.

I heard he might be ok to play against Plzen on Tuesday. Fingers crossed on that one.

My concern is that he'll come back too soon and risk re-injury. He's too tough for his own good sometimes.

[MrRed]

The bad news from ESPN is that Silva and Clichy won't be available this weekend, and Richards not yet ready. The good news is that Kompany is coming along well and may be back ahead of schedule.

I heard that Kompany will be out as well,Stoke isn't it?

Kompany definitely out, but maybe back before October, which was a concern.

I heard he might be ok to play against Plzen on Tuesday. Fingers crossed on that one.

I think the need is greater today against Stoke,Plzen should be a doodle reading between the lines he seems to have a similar problem to Rio and needs to be managed correctly,for me he is more important to you than Yaya.

[mrbojangles]

Kompany definitely out, but maybe back before October, which was a concern.

I heard he might be ok to play against Plzen on Tuesday. Fingers crossed on that one.

I think the need is greater today against Stoke,Plzen should be a doodle reading between the lines he seems to have a similar problem to Rio and needs to be managed correctly,for me he is more important to you than Yaya.

I think the need is greater to have him fit for next week against you lot. So Plzen would most likely be an attempt to get some match fitness.

[mrbojangles]

Kompany definitely out, but maybe back before October, which was a concern.

I heard he might be ok to play against Plzen on Tuesday. Fingers crossed on that one.

My concern is that he'll come back too soon and risk re-injury. He's too tough for his own good sometimes.

I think that's why they won't risk him today jelly

[MrRed]

Always rated him and a great professional to boot.

Good luck today guys

[mrbojangles]

Always rated him and a great professional to boot.

Good luck today guys

Mark Hughes will hoping they can spoil the game that's for sure.

The sooner these failed Rugby players are out of the prem the better for us all.