Manchester City

[mrbojangles]

I want this discussion to continue!! I particularly like the "i wouldn't want Bale in my team" stuff and i'm still waiting for MrB to throw his hat in.

Sorry Carms, I thought I had made my view clear.

Bale is a decent player but wildly over valued and not worth that much money. However, if our owners had a knock on the head and bought him, then of course he would get into the team.

[smokie36]

I want this discussion to continue!! I particularly like the "i wouldn't want Bale in my team" stuff and i'm still waiting for MrB to throw his hat in.

Sorry Carms, I thought I had made my view clear.

Bale is a decent player but wildly over valued and not worth that much money. However, if our owners had a knock on the head and bought him, then of course he would get into the team.

Nice waffle there....Bale would be in on a permanent marker with only three other players in your team.

His price now would be interesting though....how much would Madrid sell for do you think?

[StevieH]

I want this discussion to continue!! I particularly like the "i wouldn't want Bale in my team" stuff and i'm still waiting for MrB to throw his hat in.

Sorry Carms, I thought I had made my view clear.

Bale is a decent player but wildly over valued and not worth that much money. However, if our owners had a knock on the head and bought him, then of course he would get into the team.

Nice waffle there....Bale would be in on a permanent marker with only three other players in your team.

His price now would be interesting though....how much would Madrid sell for do you think?

reckon they'd straight swap him for aguero.

[PREM-R]

James Milner: Liverpool agree deal for Manchester City midfielder

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign England midfielder James Milner from Manchester City on a free transfer

BBC Sport

[mrbojangles]

I want this discussion to continue!! I particularly like the "i wouldn't want Bale in my team" stuff and i'm still waiting for MrB to throw his hat in.

Sorry Carms, I thought I had made my view clear.

Bale is a decent player but wildly over valued and not worth that much money. However, if our owners had a knock on the head and bought him, then of course he would get into the team.

Nice waffle there....Bale would be in on a permanent marker with only three other players in your team.

His price now would be interesting though....how much would Madrid sell for do you think?

What do you mean "waffle". It was one sentence and straight to the point. Was there some part that wasn't clear enough for you smokes. If so I'll try and get Jockstar to translate it

[evenstevens]

Bale is a decent player but wildly over valued and not worth that much money.

bale is a decent player u are wildly pulling your pud, bale is top draw,on and off the pitch, and anything under 80 mil is a snip

give u the tom thumb( the drum), have a look at the t/f prices that are about to be paid this window, makes bale great value

wished c/sea would snare him

a lovely enchanted evening to all my fans on the footy forum. luv youse all

[jellydog]

I want this discussion to continue!! I particularly like the "i wouldn't want Bale in my team" stuff and i'm still waiting for MrB to throw his hat in.

Noticed Jack and JD are staying out of this too.

BB is living in cloud cook land, the Walter Mitty of the Citeh thread.

I'm of a mind with MrB. A very good footballer is Bale but I don't think he'd be worth whatever Real Madrid want for him. He hasn't torn it up in Madrid where he has been part of a much bigger puzzle than was the case with Spurs. The way his Spurs departure was orchestrated by his handlers was slimy as Bale sat in the background without a word. Cowardice that.

Plus he is a weird looking <deleted> with an alarming wardrobe.

Pass.

[smokie36]

I want this discussion to continue!! I particularly like the "i wouldn't want Bale in my team" stuff and i'm still waiting for MrB to throw his hat in.

Sorry Carms, I thought I had made my view clear.

Bale is a decent player but wildly over valued and not worth that much money. However, if our owners had a knock on the head and bought him, then of course he would get into the team.

Nice waffle there....Bale would be in on a permanent marker with only three other players in your team.

His price now would be interesting though....how much would Madrid sell for do you think?

What do you mean "waffle". It was one sentence and straight to the point. Was there some part that wasn't clear enough for you smokes. If so I'll try and get Jockstar to translate it

I was thinking about syrup for some reason.

You northerners wouldn't understand.

[Bredbury Blue]

Nah, City will be looking to their Academy rather than spending out the big bucks!!

I hope we're not linked to Bale as for me he's one of those decent but overrated players, like Beckham was.

Are you saying that he wouldn't get in your team ?

Your query is miles away from my comment isn't it.

I think he's a decent player but overrated at 80m or whatever it was, overrated when he's considered on par with the likes of Ronaldo as a galactico.

Would he get in City's team as of today? Yes I think he would because we don't have a left sided wide player and the only wide player we have is Navas. Would I prefer Bale over Milner? No, as Jimmy always gives 100% every game and can play just about anywhere for us, well.

Ps. Isn't one of the criticisms of Bale at Madrid that he doesn't like to defend...not to good for a player that supposedly can play anywhere leftside.

I'm afraid your waffling old boy,

1. You say "Bale would get in City's team because we don't have a left sided player "

2. You say " you would prefer Milner over Bale"

3. You say " Milner can play just about anywhere"

So why not play Milner on the left ?

One last point, Bale would get in your team, Milner only made 18 league appearances last season, but you prefer Milner

Not waffling, giving my opinion, there's a difference, and presumably you don't like what you read about an exSpurs player, understandable.

Why not play Milner on the left? We often do, more often than on the right.

I already stated Bale would get in our team so we agree on that, but getting in our team doesn't mean you're a great player, have you seen Navas?

And yes I prefer boring team player Milner to Bale. Still think Bale is overrated and worth only in the 30 to 40m bracket.

[Bredbury Blue]

I want this discussion to continue!! I particularly like the "i wouldn't want Bale in my team" stuff and i'm still waiting for MrB to throw his hat in.

Noticed Jack and JD are staying out of this too.

BB is living in cloud cook land, the Walter Mitty of the Citeh thread.

Seems that you think we should all have the same opinion of Bale. If I asked everybody on here to name the best player at their own team or at the top 5 teams last seaon or in england, etc, there would not be an agreement, and THAT is the beauty of football. Bet you fall in to the Beckham was a great player camp.

[smokie36]

Let's stick to Bale eh....that's today's circus!

[Bredbury Blue]

James Milner: Liverpool agree deal for Manchester City midfielder

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign England midfielder James Milner from Manchester City on a free transfer

BBC Sport

Good luck to Jimmy. A player greatly appreciated by City fans. A good move by the scousers. City reported to be in for homegrown player Alex Song.

[jellydog]

James Milner: Liverpool agree deal for Manchester City midfielder

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign England midfielder James Milner from Manchester City on a free transfer

BBC Sport

Good luck to Jimmy. A player greatly appreciated by City fans. A good move by the scousers. City reported to be in for homegrown player Alex Song.

Would like to see Song on board. A gritty player and we could use a few more of those.

[alfieconn]

Nah, City will be looking to their Academy rather than spending out the big bucks!!

I hope we're not linked to Bale as for me he's one of those decent but overrated players, like Beckham was.

Are you saying that he wouldn't get in your team ?

Your query is miles away from my comment isn't it.

I think he's a decent player but overrated at 80m or whatever it was, overrated when he's considered on par with the likes of Ronaldo as a galactico.

Would he get in City's team as of today? Yes I think he would because we don't have a left sided wide player and the only wide player we have is Navas. Would I prefer Bale over Milner? No, as Jimmy always gives 100% every game and can play just about anywhere for us, well.

Ps. Isn't one of the criticisms of Bale at Madrid that he doesn't like to defend...not to good for a player that supposedly can play anywhere leftside.

I'm afraid your waffling old boy,

1. You say "Bale would get in City's team because we don't have a left sided player "

2. You say " you would prefer Milner over Bale"

3. You say " Milner can play just about anywhere"

So why not play Milner on the left ?

One last point, Bale would get in your team, Milner only made 18 league appearances last season, but you prefer Milner

Not waffling, giving my opinion, there's a difference, and presumably you don't like what you read about an exSpurs player, understandable.

Why not play Milner on the left? We often do, more often than on the right.

I already stated Bale would get in our team so we agree on that, but getting in our team doesn't mean you're a great player, have you seen Navas?

And yes I prefer boring team player Milner to Bale. Still think Bale is overrated and worth only in the 30 to 40m bracket.

Yes exactly, an EX player so no bias from me, couldn't really give a monkeys about him to be fair !

Where has anyone said that he's a great player ?

So you say " you prefer Milner to Bale"

So you say regarding playing Milner on the left "We often do, more often than on the right "

But in an earler post you said " Yes I think he would (Bale get in the team) because we don't have a left sided wide player"

[carmine]

I want this discussion to continue!! I particularly like the "i wouldn't want Bale in my team" stuff and i'm still waiting for MrB to throw his hat in.

Noticed Jack and JD are staying out of this too.

BB is living in cloud cook land, the Walter Mitty of the Citeh thread.

I'm of a mind with MrB. A very good footballer is Bale but I don't think he'd be worth whatever Real Madrid want for him. He hasn't torn it up in Madrid where he has been part of a much bigger puzzle than was the case with Spurs. The way his Spurs departure was orchestrated by his handlers was slimy as Bale sat in the background without a word. Cowardice that.

Plus he is a weird looking <deleted> with an alarming wardrobe.

Pass.

But since City pay wildly over the odds for everyone else why not pay wildly over the odds for Bale?

[carmine]

Who prefers Milner over Bale!!!!?

Edited June 5, 2015 by carmine

[Bredbury Blue]

James Milner: Liverpool agree deal for Manchester City midfielder

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign England midfielder James Milner from Manchester City on a free transfer

BBC Sport

Good luck to Jimmy. A player greatly appreciated by City fans. A good move by the scousers. City reported to be in for homegrown player Alex Song.

Would like to see Song on board. A gritty player and we could use a few more of those.

He was excellent in the London game but disinterested like all WHU players in the Etihad game. Got to be better than Fernando.

[Bredbury Blue]

Nah, City will be looking to their Academy rather than spending out the big bucks!!

I hope we're not linked to Bale as for me he's one of those decent but overrated players, like Beckham was.

Are you saying that he wouldn't get in your team ?

Your query is miles away from my comment isn't it.

I think he's a decent player but overrated at 80m or whatever it was, overrated when he's considered on par with the likes of Ronaldo as a galactico.

Would he get in City's team as of today? Yes I think he would because we don't have a left sided wide player and the only wide player we have is Navas. Would I prefer Bale over Milner? No, as Jimmy always gives 100% every game and can play just about anywhere for us, well.

Ps. Isn't one of the criticisms of Bale at Madrid that he doesn't like to defend...not to good for a player that supposedly can play anywhere leftside.

I'm afraid your waffling old boy,

1. You say "Bale would get in City's team because we don't have a left sided player "

2. You say " you would prefer Milner over Bale"

3. You say " Milner can play just about anywhere"

So why not play Milner on the left ?

One last point, Bale would get in your team, Milner only made 18 league appearances last season, but you prefer Milner

Not waffling, giving my opinion, there's a difference, and presumably you don't like what you read about an exSpurs player, understandable.

Why not play Milner on the left? We often do, more often than on the right.

I already stated Bale would get in our team so we agree on that, but getting in our team doesn't mean you're a great player, have you seen Navas?

And yes I prefer boring team player Milner to Bale. Still think Bale is overrated and worth only in the 30 to 40m bracket.

Yes exactly, an EX player so no bias from me, couldn't really give a monkeys about him to be fair !

Where has anyone said that he's a great player ?

So you say " you prefer Milner to Bale"

So you say regarding playing Milner on the left "We often do, more often than on the right "

But in an earler post you said " Yes I think he would (Bale get in the team) because we don't have a left sided wide player"

Where has anyone said Bale is a great player? Isn't that the way he's seen in the media, and judging by the excitement on here, I get the impression that there are some of you who like that.

Milner isn't a (specialist) left sided wideplayer (like a navas or robben) like Bale, but a rightfooted player who did a job for us there or anywhere else...come on you know this already if you ever watch City or Milner.

[Bredbury Blue]

I want this discussion to continue!! I particularly like the "i wouldn't want Bale in my team" stuff and i'm still waiting for MrB to throw his hat in.

Noticed Jack and JD are staying out of this too.

BB is living in cloud cook land, the Walter Mitty of the Citeh thread.

I'm of a mind with MrB. A very good footballer is Bale but I don't think he'd be worth whatever Real Madrid want for him. He hasn't torn it up in Madrid where he has been part of a much bigger puzzle than was the case with Spurs. The way his Spurs departure was orchestrated by his handlers was slimy as Bale sat in the background without a word. Cowardice that.

Plus he is a weird looking <deleted> with an alarming wardrobe.

Pass.

But since City pay wildly over the odds for everyone else why not pay wildly over the odds for Bale?

City have certainly paid over the odds for some players, but not all. Silva..Aguero..Hart..Zaba..Kompany..Demechellis...and possibly Yaya were very good buys for the price (some were bargains).

[Bredbury Blue]

Who prefers Milner over Bale!!!!?

I do. If we had a chance to buy either, knowing what I do of Jimmy these past seasons I'd definitely prefer him.

Every great team needs a couple of Milners, Zabas, Alan Oakes (google him)...the grit aggression workrate will to win holds a team together.

[alfieconn]

Who prefers Milner over Bale!!!!?

I do. If we had a chance to buy either, knowing what I do of Jimmy these past seasons I'd definitely prefer him.

Every great team needs a couple of Milners, Zabas, Alan Oakes (google him)...the grit aggression workrate will to win holds a team together.

But your not a great team

But anyway that's obviously why he only played 18 Premiership games ! how many games do you think Bale would play if he signed for you ?

[mrbojangles]

I want this discussion to continue!! I particularly like the "i wouldn't want Bale in my team" stuff and i'm still waiting for MrB to throw his hat in.

Noticed Jack and JD are staying out of this too.

BB is living in cloud cook land, the Walter Mitty of the Citeh thread.

I'm of a mind with MrB. A very good footballer is Bale but I don't think he'd be worth whatever Real Madrid want for him. He hasn't torn it up in Madrid where he has been part of a much bigger puzzle than was the case with Spurs. The way his Spurs departure was orchestrated by his handlers was slimy as Bale sat in the background without a word. Cowardice that.

Plus he is a weird looking <deleted> with an alarming wardrobe.

Pass.

But since City pay wildly over the odds for everyone else why not pay wildly over the odds for Bale?

Don't know if you've noticed but we aren't the record holders of paying the most for individual players. I'm by no means saying we haven't spent a lot but your statement is a tad mis-leading. Highest paid transfer fees by a prem club:-

1 Angel Di Maria - Man United, £59.7m

2 Fernando Torres - Chelsea, £50m

3 Mesut Ozienal - Arsenal, £42.4m

4 Sergio Agüero - Manchester City £38m

5 Juan Mata - Man United £37.1m

6 Rio Ferdinand - Man United £30m

7 Alexis Sánchez - Arsenal £35m

8 Andriy Shevchenko - Chelsea £30m

9 Juan Sebastián Verón - Man United £28.1m

10 Robinho - Man City £32.5m

We don't even top the most wages being paid.

1. Wayne Rooney Man United – £300k-per-week

2. Radamel Falcao Man United – £265k-per-week

3. Robin van Persie Man United – £250k-per-week

4. Yaya Toure Man City – £240k-per-week

5. Sergio Aguero Man City – £225k-per-week

=6. Cesc Fabregas Chelsea and Angel Di Maria Man United– £200k-per-week

=8. Eden Hazard Chelsea and Diego Costa Chelsea – £185k-per-week

10. Mesut Ozil Arsenal – £180k-per-week

And if your thinking "yeah, you may not have paid record high's individually for a player but combined they are the most expensive" well here you go:-

Manchester United have the most expensive squad ever assembled in the Premier League after Angel Di Maria's arrival pushed their combined value over the £400m mark

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2735780/Manchester-United-expensive-squad-assembled-Premier-League.html

[mrbojangles]

All this Bale talk is absolutely nonsensical. He doesn't play for us, hopefully we won't buy him (at least for stupid money). So what is the point. I'd sooner talk about someone else who won't be a City player, like Messi.

Now Messi would get in our side

[Chicog]

But since City pay wildly over the odds for everyone else why not pay wildly over the odds for Bale?

Spot on carmine, it's not their money so they don't care how much they spend.

[mrbojangles]

Apparently Pelle is going to promote Denayer, Lopes and Iheanacho to the first squad.

Denayer, a Belgian centre-half, was named Scotlands PFA Young Player of the Year this year following the youngsters impressive campaign on loan at Celtic.

And attacking midfielder Lopes, a Portuguese born in Brazil, will also be promoted to the senior squad next season after returning from a season-long with Lille in France.

Pellegrini is understood to also be considering elevating the 18-year-old Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho to the first-team and is likely to monitor the youngsters progress during the clubs pre-season tour of Australia and Indonesia.

[mrbojangles]

But since City pay wildly over the odds for everyone else why not pay wildly over the odds for Bale?

Spot on carmine, it's not their money so they don't care how much they spend.

Do you not read a single thing that is written Chicog. Both myself and BredB have both stated we wouldn't want to spend a stupid fee on Bale. So we do care. Stop trolling will ya.

[carmine]

I want this discussion to continue!! I particularly like the "i wouldn't want Bale in my team" stuff and i'm still waiting for MrB to throw his hat in.

Noticed Jack and JD are staying out of this too.

BB is living in cloud cook land, the Walter Mitty of the Citeh thread.

I'm of a mind with MrB. A very good footballer is Bale but I don't think he'd be worth whatever Real Madrid want for him. He hasn't torn it up in Madrid where he has been part of a much bigger puzzle than was the case with Spurs. The way his Spurs departure was orchestrated by his handlers was slimy as Bale sat in the background without a word. Cowardice that.

Plus he is a weird looking <deleted> with an alarming wardrobe.

Pass.

But since City pay wildly over the odds for everyone else why not pay wildly over the odds for Bale?

City have certainly paid over the odds for some players, but not all. Silva..Aguero..Hart..Zaba..Kompany..Demechellis...and possibly Yaya were very good buys for the price (some were bargains).

Yeh sure but look at the wages you are paying them. Lets not go down that route though because it still irritates me now

[Bredbury Blue]

I want this discussion to continue!! I particularly like the "i wouldn't want Bale in my team" stuff and i'm still waiting for MrB to throw his hat in.

Noticed Jack and JD are staying out of this too.

BB is living in cloud cook land, the Walter Mitty of the Citeh thread.

I'm of a mind with MrB. A very good footballer is Bale but I don't think he'd be worth whatever Real Madrid want for him. He hasn't torn it up in Madrid where he has been part of a much bigger puzzle than was the case with Spurs. The way his Spurs departure was orchestrated by his handlers was slimy as Bale sat in the background without a word. Cowardice that.

Plus he is a weird looking <deleted> with an alarming wardrobe.

Pass.

But since City pay wildly over the odds for everyone else why not pay wildly over the odds for Bale?

City have certainly paid over the odds for some players, but not all. Silva..Aguero..Hart..Zaba..Kompany..Demechellis...and possibly Yaya were very good buys for the price (some were bargains).

Yeh sure but look at the wages you are paying them. Lets not go down that route though because it still irritates me now

Based upon the wages being paid in the Premier by all the Premier clubs, they're being paid their worth.

Edited June 5, 2015 by Bredbury Blue

[Bredbury Blue]

Who prefers Milner over Bale!!!!?

I do. If we had a chance to buy either, knowing what I do of Jimmy these past seasons I'd definitely prefer him.

Every great team needs a couple of Milners, Zabas, Alan Oakes (google him)...the grit aggression workrate will to win holds a team together.

But your not a great team

But anyway that's obviously why he only played 18 Premiership games ! how many games do you think Bale would play if he signed for you ?

So do we now know Alan Oakes?

Not sure where you are getting " he only played 18 Premiership games"; Wiki has him down as playing in 45 games last season for City (of which 32 were Premier and 8 were Champions League).

[Bredbury Blue]

But since City pay wildly over the odds for everyone else why not pay wildly over the odds for Bale?

Spot on carmine, it's not their money so they don't care how much they spend.

Do you not read a single thing that is written Chicog. Both myself and BredB have both stated we wouldn't want to spend a stupid fee on Bale. So we do care. Stop trolling will ya.