^Yep, its a no-news-kind-of-day.

Bloody echo!

Manchester City have signed Spain forward Nolito from Celta Vigo after meeting his £13.8m release clause.The 29-year-old has signed a four-year contractNolito started all four of Spain's matches at Euro 2016 before they were knocked out in the last 16 by Italy.

Only seen him in the Euros and wasn't greatly impressed - wasn't impressed by Spain - but not expensive and will add competition to Navas and Sterling.

Manchester City have signed Spain forward Nolito from Celta Vigo after meeting his £13.8m release clause.The 29-year-old has signed a four-year contractNolito started all four of Spain's matches at Euro 2016 before they were knocked out in the last 16 by Italy.

Only seen him in the Euros and wasn't greatly impressed - wasn't impressed by Spain - but not expensive and will add competition to Navas and Sterling.

Apparently Pep wanted him as he played under him at Barca about 5 years ago and Pep considers him a "specialist" who knows his system. He didn't get his first international for Spain till he was 28 and isn't expected to be a regular starter due to Pep's rotational system.

Cheap as chips in todays market, so not too big a gamble I suppose.

Read he had a tough upbringing, mum in prison, brought up by grandparents in family of 12, so he keeps to simple lifestyle and drives a mini. Like him already.

Manchester City have signed Spain forward Nolito from Celta Vigo after meeting his £13.8m release clause.The 29-year-old has signed a four-year contractNolito started all four of Spain's matches at Euro 2016 before they were knocked out in the last 16 by Italy.

Only seen him in the Euros and wasn't greatly impressed - wasn't impressed by Spain - but not expensive and will add competition to Navas and Sterling.

Apparently Pep wanted him as he played under him at Barca about 5 years ago and Pep considers him a "specialist" who knows his system. He didn't get his first international for Spain till he was 28 and isn't expected to be a regular starter due to Pep's rotational system.

Cheap as chips in todays market, so not too big a gamble I suppose.

Will be yards better than Bonehead and is supposed to be a decent bloke.?

Gundogan and Nolito combined cost City less than Mané cost Liverpool! Have we finally got some one who knows how to negotiate.

See Pep meets the fans tomorrow and finally joins us this week. Smart move living in the city centre area even if it's in sallyford; get his bearings quickly and find out what we're all about.

Gundogan and Nolito combined cost City less than Mané cost Liverpool! Have we finally got some one who knows how to negotiate.

See Pep meets the fans tomorrow and finally joins us this week. Smart move living in the city centre area even if it's in sallyford; get his bearings quickly and find out what we're all about.

You really think that any agent selling to City would get hoodwinked, you're overpaying for anyone when you own 10% of the worlds oil reserves for a start

He's good that Boetang lad

Gundogan and Nolito combined cost City less than Mané cost Liverpool! Have we finally got some one who knows how to negotiate.

See Pep meets the fans tomorrow and finally joins us this week. Smart move living in the city centre area even if it's in sallyford; get his bearings quickly and find out what we're all about.

You really think that any agent selling to City would get hoodwinked, you're overpaying for anyone when you own 10% of the worlds oil reserves for a start

20m for the german international and 13m for the spanish international; seem like very good deals to me.

Gundogan and Nolito combined cost City less than Mané cost Liverpool! Have we finally got some one who knows how to negotiate.

See Pep meets the fans tomorrow and finally joins us this week. Smart move living in the city centre area even if it's in sallyford; get his bearings quickly and find out what we're all about.

You really think that any agent selling to City would get hoodwinked, you're overpaying for anyone when you own 10% of the worlds oil reserves for a start

20m for the german international and 13m for the spanish international; seem like very good deals to me.

Do you think they arrived at that price by charging City 1m pounds for every injury he's had in the last 7 year's ?

Club statement:-

Manchester City are delighted to confirm Mikel Arteta has joined Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff.

He is the first member of the new-look coaching staff to be officially announced with the remainder of the staff to be revealed shortly.

Arteta, whose official title will be Assistant Coach, started life with Barcelona’s junior sides before spending time on loan with Paris St Germain and eventually joining Glasgow Rangers.

http://www.mancity.com/news/first-team/2016/07/03/arteta-joins-city-coaching-staff/1467545943238

"It was my dream to play here" Pep

come on lads you must find that funny?

"It was my dream to play here" Pep

come on lads you must find that funny?

I think Pep was talking about playing in the EPL Bob. Nice try though !?

Former Oldham Athletic and Manchester City manager Jimmy Frizzell has died at the age of 79.He spent 12 years in charge at Boundary Park, where he guided the club from the fourth division to the second tier.Before that, Frizzell spent 10 years as a player with the Latics, scoring 56 goals in 318 appearances.He moved to Maine Road as assistant manager to Billy McNeill, taking over in September 1986 after McNeill's exit, in the season when City were relegated."Jimmy was a true Oldham Athletic legend as a player and manager, and he was a real gentleman," said Latics chief executive Neil Joy."All Latics fans will feel a real sense of loss at this news. Our thoughts are with Jimmy's friends and family at this sad time."

Apparently Smokie was at the Etihad today, askng his usual question:

"Are you going to sign Messi?"

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/row-zed/pep-guardiola-gets-lionel-messi-8340363

Like it:

Pep Guardiola, for his official unveiling yesterday, pulled up at Citys training complex in a black cab.

City' staff left in Pep's office, gifts including a Manchester tart, Coronation Street box set, a guide to Manchester, a box of PG Tips and an umbrella embossed with his initials.

Nice.

Like it:

Pep Guardiola, for his official unveiling yesterday, pulled up at Citys training complex in a black cab.

, gifts including a Manchester tart,

Nice.

Not the "tart" that hangs around the Corn Exchange every evening was it?

P.S Just read about Jimmy Frizz,sad loss a genuine nice guy.

"Ladies and gentlemen, introducing Cosmo Smallpiece...sorry, Pep G..."

Knickers, knockers, knackers

Just enjoyed watching the Noel Gallagher interviewing Pep video on City's website. Interesting and enjoyable. Spent the majority of last season wishing it was over but now really looking forward to the coming season.

Remember Mark Kennedy, he's leaving Ipswich to coach City's U15s.

Sign Messi quick...he can hide out in Chorlton! :lol:

Thoroughly looking forward to see the purchases acquired by Pep and Jose as they launch their bid to buy the premier league next season.

Funny how these "geniuses" need so much money to confirm their greatness.

Think Klopp, Koeman and Poch might just show them up next season....lets hope. Last season did atleast show us that if you are tactically inept of have lousy man management skills then it can all go pear shaped despite the money.

Anyway, shaping up as i thought, Pep being the perfect gent and Mourinho being the self absorbed, self obsessed turd that he is. Hopefully with the attention on these two from the media the others, like last season will go under the radar again.

Remember Mark Kennedy, he's leaving Ipswich to coach City's U15s.

Knew him well. AKA The Bermondsey Pisshead Great role model....and thick as pigshit

Revised Premier League fixture list

August

13, 5.30pm: Sunderland (h)

20, 12.30pm: Stoke (a)

28, 4pm: West Ham (h)

September

10, 12:30pm: United (a)

17: Bournemouth (h)

24: Swansea (a)

October

1: Spurs (a)

15: Everton (h)

22: Southampton (h) - new time and date TBC

29: West Brom (a)

Manchester City make decision on Football League Trophy invitation

Manchester City have declined an invitation to take part in next season's English Football League Trophy.

But the Blues have indicated to the League that they may take part in future tournaments, if the domestic and international calendar allows.

City have become the latest Premier League club to turn down an invitation to field an under-21 team in the competition, previously known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy but currently without a sponsor.

The club likes the idea of pitting their up-and-coming youngsters against seasoned professionals from Leagues One and Two. But the competition starts with groups, and the fixture dates coincide with international fixtures in September, October and November.

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-news-league-trophy-11596697

Aleksandar Kolarov, is wanted by Besiktas. Ok.

Besiktas have also enquired about taking Vincent Kompany on a season long loan. Cheeky bar stewards!

Besiktas have also enquired about taking Vincent Kompany on a season long loan. Cheeky bar stewards!

They can have Phil Jones also......can you imagine how many games these two crocks will complete in a season

Being reported that City are buying 24-year-old Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli. Going have some fun chanting his name aren't we.