: Mon Aug 24, 2009 3:57 pm  

Enfield Exile wrote:

City sign Sylvinho on a free.

Strange signing. Apparently as a back-up to Bridge. Hughes doesn't rate our RBs or our back up LBs.

Don't really see what makes him so great. He's getting on now and it seems strange that Hughes would trust such an old player in a league renowned for its pace and physical side.

: Mon Aug 24, 2009 4:05 pm  

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11682_5511485,00.html The answer to Wigan Athletic's problems.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11682_5511485,00.html The answer to Wigan Athletic's problems.

: Mon Aug 24, 2009 4:50 pm  

Enfield Exile wrote:

City sign Sylvinho on a free.

Strange signing. Apparently as a back-up to Bridge. Hughes doesn't rate our RBs or our back up LBs.

It seems like "built in obsolescence". We need a first team squad of 22/23 players but they can't all expect regular first team football, especially when we dont have additional european fixtures. And we will continue to recruit, especially if/when we do qualify for the CL. There is some logic in having 2 or 3 experienced back ups on one year contracts that will make way when the bigger names are signed.

: Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:13 pm  

D.D. wrote:

I agree with that. Everton have taken the piss a bit but we can afford it so what the hell!

: Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:43 pm  

D.D. wrote:

I agree with that. Everton have taken the piss a bit but we can afford it so what the hell!

The only trouble for them is that they have less than a week to spend any of that money.

Of course, when they snatch someone off another club it will all be fair and above board won't it?

Absolutely right DD!!

To be honest though, despite what EE might try and say, you have bought a quality defender. I am gutted he is leaving, although the price is a bit OTT, he is just exactly what you need at the back.

Enfield Exile wrote:

Would our defensive weaknesses be better addressed by Jagielka or Lescott?

Either. Both are very good defenders, read the game really well too. Probably Lescott just edges it and he'll pop up with the odd goal.

Enfield Exile wrote:

Watched him play for England, and he looked well out of his depth. Lescott looks a tad more assured and can play LB. Our reserve left-backs are Garrido and McGivern. Neither are good enough to play in the PL IMHO.

Harsh to judge Jags on one game, if you had watched him play regular I am certain you would change your opinion. He again is a fantastic centre half, proves it week after week. I wouldn't really mention Lescott as a LB tbh, he is awful there. He can cover if you are short but you are wasting a quality centre half by putting out there as we endured for the first couple of months of last season.

Enfield Exile wrote:

TBH when I watched Everton last season, I thought Lescott was the better of teh two. Neither are any great shakes and are helped a comnsiderable amount by Everton's negative tactics.

Ah, the old Everton negative shot eh. tbf to you it has been about a week since you used that one. If you actually watched us more than twice a season I would take your comments onboard but since they are judged on the Mike Walker/Walter Smith days i'll ignore that dig. Both are much than you perceive here too, both are quality players.

Enfield Exile wrote:

Is Jagielka a City fan, or is it Michael Tongue? I remember watching a Sheff Utd game a few years ago and the commentator said one of them went to City's school of excellence and the other was a Blue.

Jags is an Evertonian, he played for us as a kid and was released I think, from there to Sheff Utd and came back and very worthwhile move by Moyes too.

: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:16 pm  

Andy Reids Goal for Sunderland PURE CLASS...

: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:30 pm  

The Joker® wrote:

Andy Reids Goal for Sunderland PURE CLASS...

I doubt it, if it was so good, you'd have put it in bold and bigger writing

: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:37 pm  

Robbie Rotten wrote:

I doubt it, if it was so good, you'd have put it in bold and bigger writing

LUCAS WHAT A HEADER IN FRONT OF THE KOP!, Shame It Was In The WRONG NET!... :wink:

: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:37 pm  

How much do Liverpool miss Alonso's running of the game? I've stuck up for Lucas previously but I see what the Liverpool supporters mean.

: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:41 pm  

Robbie Rotten wrote:

Everton have got a good deal out of it. But it matters little to City as they've weakened their rivals with only a week left in the transfer market, whilst adding a quality and needed player to the ranks.

Looks good for City, was reading Guillem Balague's thoughts, and he said they'll move for a passing midfielder after they get Lescott. Don't see what's wrong with Barry and Ireland myself but some people are never pleased. Who would City fans like? I know a certain Brazilian plying his trade on Merseyside who is definitely due a £30m move to Eastlands

Seriously, depending on where he wants this midfielder to play, Moutinho or Veloso from Sporting would add quality on the ball to City's team. Not too sure how many of the highest bracket players are available at the moment - if any, but it should be a good final week.

His value has just gone upto £40m now