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Bobby Growler

02-04-2003, 10:51 PM

Would have liked us to sign Pauletta as he's a quality player, but if Fowler can get and stay fit he'll be a superb signing for us.

As for the derby :rolleyes:

Not too optimistic as Utd are on top form and we were crap our last game. A bit of a hope though in that Eyal Berkovic returned to training today and may be fit for the game :)
Will make my prediction for the game nearer Sunday when I know what team we're putting out for the game ;)

Eyal Berkovic

02-05-2003, 01:07 AM

Originally posted by Bobby Growler
Would have liked us to sign Pauletta as he's a quality player, but if Fowler can get and stay fit he'll be a superb signing for us.

As for the derby :rolleyes:

Not too optimistic as Utd are on top form and we were crap our last game. A bit of a hope though in that Eyal Berkovic returned to training today and may be fit for the game :)
Will make my prediction for the game nearer Sunday when I know what team we're putting out for the game ;) Yes Berko may be back! Its a shame Tiatto`s out aswell though because this game would be right up his street.

The Rule

02-05-2003, 10:19 AM

welcome to both Bobby and Eyal,good to see some City fans here,if you can bring on more City fans,Omar might give you a forum for the club.

Be sure to drop in and post on the Liverpool forum,some new opinions are more than welcome(especially if they are Arsenal fans)

Juan

02-05-2003, 06:47 PM

Hi guys.

This will be tight as all derbies are. But I tip the Devils to end up in top.

Eyal Berkovic

02-05-2003, 11:10 PM

Schmichael might play now. He is raring to be fit for this game. It would be great to see him back to marshall the defence.

VAN BASTEN

02-05-2003, 11:18 PM

you guys almost tried to sign Brazilian striker Bordeaux striker Christian (on loan at a Gala). That was a safety net if Fowler or Pauleta didn't sign.

Luckily Christian didn't sign for you guys. He sucks

Eyal Berkovic

02-05-2003, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by VAN BASTEN
you guys almost tried to sign Brazilian striker Bordeaux striker Christian (on loan at a Gala). That was a safety net if Fowler or Pauleta didn't sign.

Luckily Christian didn't sign for you guys. He sucks Really? I`ve not heard of him before. We was after Klose aswell. He has`nt made much of an impression either!

VAN BASTEN

02-05-2003, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by Eyal Berkovic
Really? I`ve not heard of him before.

yeah, i read the story on soccerage I think. Also is Huckerby on the move? I didn't think loan deals could be made after the transfer window closed

Eyal Berkovic

02-06-2003, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by VAN BASTEN
yeah, i read the story on soccerage I think. Also is Huckerby on the move? I didn't think loan deals could be made after the transfer window closed Hi Van Basten. Yes City have denied it but it looks like he will be off soon. The Premiership has adopted the transfer window but the Football League have succesfully apealed to EUFA and have permission to make transfers. Small clubs rely on transfer fees to survive!

Flukey Lukey

02-06-2003, 01:31 PM

Heard much about Huckerby to Forest?

Bobby Growler

02-06-2003, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by Flukey Lukey
Heard much about Huckerby to Forest?

It is only a matter of time before Huckerby leaves City, but with us still being without Wanchope, Macken and Vuoso Kevin Keegan has indicated that he's not prepared to let Huckerby go just yet as we are short of cover at the moment. As soon as we have someone fit to take his place he will probably leave on loan with interest being shown by, Wolves, Forest, Ipswich and Celtic amongst others. Forest seem to be one of the favourites should he leave ;)

Bobby Growler

02-06-2003, 08:51 PM

Striker Paulo Wanchope has been given the go ahead to return to full training next week, having been out injured since the World Cup last year. This is a major boost to City and if he can recapture his form of last season where he scored 14 goals in 18 games it will provide the club with a huge lift. Hopefully he will be fit in about 4 weeks and will offer an alternative up front with his different style of play to Anelka and Fowler
;)

Bobby Growler

02-06-2003, 08:55 PM

City's lenghty injury list is at last showing signs of easing with Schmeicel, Berkovic and Tiatto all close to fitness and Macken and Wanchope back in training. With Weaver also just having returned it only leaves Haaland and Negouia still injured ;)

Bobby Growler

02-06-2003, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by The Rule
welcome to both Bobby and Eyal,good to see some City fans here,if you can bring on more City fans,Omar might give you a forum for the club.

Be sure to drop in and post on the Liverpool forum,some new opinions are more than welcome(especially if they are Arsenal fans)

Thanx for the welcome mate ;) Will come and give my views on the Scally's anytime ;)

Eyal Berkovic

02-06-2003, 09:25 PM

Evening mate. Well Schmichael wants to play on Sunday but Keegan`s ordered him to prove his fitness. Even a half fit Schmichael is better than Nash. In my opinion.

Eyal Berkovic

02-06-2003, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by Bobby Growler
It is only a matter of time before Huckerby leaves City, but with us still being without Wanchope, Macken and Vuoso Kevin Keegan has indicated that he's not prepared tp let Huckerby go just yet as we are short of cover at the moment. As soon as we have someone fit to take his place he wil probably leave on loan with interest being shown by, Wolves, Forest, Ipswich and Celtic amongst others. Forest seem to be one of the favourits should he leave ;) I think it would be a shame to let him leave. If we do, Wanchope must be fit. Personally I`d wait until the Summer.

Eyal Berkovic

02-06-2003, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by Bobby Growler
Striker Paulo Wanchope has been given the go ahead to return to full training next week, having been out injured since the World Cup last year. This is a major boost to City and if he can recapture his form of last season where he scored 14 goals in 18 games it will provide the club with a huge lift. Hopefully he will be fit in about 4 weeks and will offer an alternative up front with his different style of play to Anelka and Fowler
;) Yes it would be a great boost to the team. He might look clumsy but seems to play better against superior opposition. I hope he`s back for the Arsenal game!

Bobby Growler

02-06-2003, 09:42 PM

Evening pal
The Gooners game will come too soon for him- it's only two weeks away and The Chop hasn't kicked a ball since he gave Brazil the run around in Japan :D Think it will be our next home game after that-Birmingham on the 15th March that we will see him all being well. ;)

Eyal Berkovic

02-06-2003, 09:44 PM

Fantastic. Things are looking up with injuries are`nt they? It was only last week that Berko was out for the season and now he might be back on Sunday. The derby should be intresting!

Bobby Growler

02-06-2003, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by Eyal Berkovic
Evening mate. Well Schmichael wants to play on Sunday but Keegan`s ordered him to prove his fitness. Even a half fit Schmichael is better than Nash. In my opinion.

Touch harsh on Carlo there mate- it must be hard when your not playing to stay sharp. The last time he played a game of any description before his clanger at Newcastle was the middle of November!! Given a run he'd be ok but he's not even had reserve footy to keep his eye in :rolleyes:

Bobby Growler

02-06-2003, 09:50 PM

Yeah the injury front is definately looking up- just hope none of them have any set-backs. When everyone is available we have a very good squad-it's just a pity that KK has yet to have that luxury this season :(

Eyal Berkovic

02-06-2003, 09:51 PM

True I did`nt mean it to sound harsh. I just like the way SDchmichael organizes the defence and imposes himself in the box. Carlo is`nt a bad keeper. I just think Schmichael has added incentive to play well against United.

Eyal Berkovic

02-06-2003, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by Bobby Growler
Yeah the injury front is definately looking up- just hope none of them have any set-backs. When everyone is available we have a very good squad-it's just a pity that KK has yet to have that luxury this season :( We do have a good squad. I hope Belmadi plays against United at Old Trafford too. Keegan has a good habit of spotting good players when most people in England have`nt heard of them.

Bobby Growler

02-06-2003, 10:09 PM

Yeah, overall his track record is good, I mean look at Benarbia and Belmadi!! just a couple of dodgy signings but we'll forgive him for them. Also is KK's ability to get the best out of players, especially ones that have been labelled troublesome- look at Berkovic,Anelka, Tiatto, Dunne, etc- all had past problems but seem now focussed on the club and all playing excellently ;)

VAN BASTEN

02-06-2003, 11:01 PM

Vuoso!!!! where is he?? He was one of the best forwards in the Argentine league last season.

Bobby Growler

02-06-2003, 11:19 PM

He was last heard of going back to Argentina cos his Dad was ill, that was about a week ago. City signed him last summer for 3.5M but he has yet to play a single minute of 1st team football. Keegan bought him with a view as for one for the future, let him settle and ease him in slowly but recently there has been words of displeasure form both sides. The management feel he's not doing enough in training or off the pitch to put himself in the picture.The player says he's not been given a chance so at the moment there's a bit of a stand off between club and player. He's still only 20 so don't know what the future holds for him.:confused:

VAN BASTEN

02-06-2003, 11:29 PM

I don't think all that speculation of signing new strikers helped his confidence either. I don't think he'll get his chance considering you have Anelka, Huckerby, Wanchope, Macken and now Fowler in the ranks.

Eyal Berkovic

02-07-2003, 02:16 AM

He could get a chance next season. Huckerby and Goater, I suspect will both be off. Fowler and Anelka should be first choice, and Wanchope tends to play for Costa Rica alot. That only leaves Macken in reserve. Vuoso may get a chance then, if he stays.

flowforth

02-07-2003, 05:10 PM

I'm surprised no-one came in for Goat. He's a good marksman - and a team like spurs could use him (more than Boksic anyway!). Huckerby should also be sellable - he was looking good before getting injured again. I think getting Fowler at 6 mil (3 down) was shrewd business compared to what Leeds paid for him. It will take a few games for him to gel with Anelka though.

City are in good shape. I like the look of Balmeri and Jensen. KK has done a good job building the team - now all they need is to develop consistancy.

Robledo

02-07-2003, 06:07 PM

How is Sylvain Dustbin doing? If City are intested we have a few more rubbish players we could get rid of :D . Nah, Dustbin was alright for us, but like so many Frenchies at the Toon he turned out to be a mercenary

Is Charvet still at Citeh btw?

Bobby Growler

02-07-2003, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by Robledo
How is Sylvain Dustbin doing? If City are intested we have a few more rubbish players we could get rid of :D . Nah, Dustbin was alright for us, but like so many Frenchies at the Toon he turned out to be a mercenary

Is Charvet still at Citeh btw?

Distin is doing just fine- he's a quality player and has been a great signing for us ;)

Talkin of mercenaries, Charvet left City at the start of the season is now at Sochaux or somewhere :confused:

Bobby Growler

02-07-2003, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by flowforth
I'm surprised no-one came in for Goat. He's a good marksman

There was interest in The Goat from several teams, but with City missing 3 strikers and Huckerby also slightly injured there was no way KK would let him leave just yet. Wouldn't be surprised to see him leave in the summer tho. :(

Robledo

02-09-2003, 02:42 PM

Well done Citeh !!!! 1-1

Fuk the Fowler , Feed the Goat !

And from the sounds of it, you should've won it. Anelka had the ball in the back of the net right at the death but it was ruled out. No surprises considering it was Old Trafford

Eyal Berkovic

02-09-2003, 06:14 PM

Yes great result. The disallowed goal at the end was a bit harsh, fair enough it hit his arm but some decisions go against you and some go for you. Overall a good result. Next game Arsenal!

Flukey Lukey

02-10-2003, 03:35 PM

Well done City, good point. Shame the goal was dissallowed :(

barça

02-10-2003, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by Robledo
And from the sounds of it, you should've won it.

Not so. Man U dominated the game, especially the first 80 minutes of it. Even Beckham played well. RVN goal was an excellent effort, but he had other opportinuties and should have done better. Giggs ran all over and should have done better, as it was he had a good straikke with a decent stop by the City GK.

Originally posted by Robledo
Anelka had the ball in the back of the net right at the death but it was ruled out. No surprises considering it was Old Trafford

Not surprising, no, he handled the ball and after the hand ball he was able to control it.

Decent game to watch, the speed of of Man U is impressive.

Eyal Berkovic

02-11-2003, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by barça
Not so. Man U dominated the game, especially the first 80 minutes of it. Even Beckham played well. RVN goal was an excellent effort, but he had other opportinuties and should have done better. Giggs ran all over and should have done better, as it was he had a good straikke with a decent stop by the City GK.

Not surprising, no, he handled the ball and after the hand ball he was able to control it.

Decent game to watch, the speed of of Man U is impressive. I don`t know which game you saw. It was City who dominated the second half. Point blank save from Carrol their keeper from Anelka, we hit the crossbar near the end when it was 1-1. As for the dissallowed goal, watch it again. Anelka kicked the ball up and as he turned it hit him. He did not control it. It was accidental. I agree United should have been more than one up at the end of the first half. But City had the upperhand second half.

Bobby Growler

02-11-2003, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by barça
Not so. Man U dominated the game, especially the first 80 minutes of it.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Unless they've started making it 80 mins per half I tend to disagree :p
Utd were far the better team in the 1st half but City totally ran the 2nd. Berkovic was the best player on the pitch, way ahead of Giggly and in the end Utd were hanging on ;)

So City have now come out on top after both derbies and all the rag lovers worldwide can spout what they like but the record books say it all............ Rags L1 D1 W0 City L0 D1 W1 ;)

Robledo

02-13-2003, 02:14 PM

Nottingham Forest have confirmed that they will officially complete the loan signing of Manchester City striker Darren Huckerby on February 24.

Huckerby will be available to Forest boss Paul Hart for the remainder of the season - including the play-offs should Forest secure a top-six finish.

he 26-year-old is expected to start training with Forest on Monday and Hart told the club's official website, www.nottinghamforest.co.uk: 'We want to get promotion and having a player of Darren's quality on board will help us try and achieve that aim.

'He had the chance to join a couple of other clubs but he's a Nottingham lad and desperately wants to play for Forest.'

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=257914&cc=5739

Flukey Lukey

02-13-2003, 09:40 PM

all i can say is:

:D

hehe brilliant news!!!!!!

Eyal Berkovic

02-15-2003, 09:52 PM

Peter Schmichael is considering retireing at the end of the season. His persistent Groin injury is causing him pain and he was bitterly dissapointed to miss the Utd match on Sunday.

Eyal Berkovic

02-15-2003, 09:59 PM

Alfie Haaland has been released by Manchester City.
I rated him as a good player and will be sad to see him go. City have dropped legal action against Roy Keane and given up on him getting fit. Haaland though, is upset and as he is contracted until 2005 is considering legal action against Man City complaining of his treatment! Interesting development!!!

Eyal Berkovic

02-16-2003, 11:37 PM

According to the Sunday People today Vuoso has gone back to Argentina and wont be coming back. Good riddance!!!

Robledo

02-16-2003, 11:54 PM

That rumour was a load of bollox, here's the real story

http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=132965&cpid=8&title=Vuoso+back+at+City

ctid

02-17-2003, 02:55 PM

Bring on the arse.

Eyal Berkovic

02-17-2003, 10:25 PM

Hi mate welcome, whats your prediction for the Arsenal game? I think it will be a tough game. I predict a 1-2 defeat. A win will be a good bonus though!

flowforth

02-20-2003, 09:50 PM

City will force a tie. Keane is a wanker and Haaland got screwed!

Wolfie

02-22-2003, 03:38 AM

Hiya lads just found this site. One or two might know me from other sites. Too much pessimism on here. We going to have the Gunners 3-2. See positive thinking.
Love it Flowforth, really love it.

Flukey Lukey

02-22-2003, 09:02 PM

seems you were outplayed :(

Arsenal are a class above. I suppose the only good thing you can say is that you've aided arsenal in beating manure.

Eyal Berkovic

02-22-2003, 09:33 PM

Manchester City 1 Arsenal 5

What a crap result! Arsenal fully deserved their win and I wish them luck for the championship. Keegan should sack his defence now!
The game started brightly but Denis Bergkamp scored in just 4 minutes. Jihai Sun guilty of ball watching. Pires added a second just 8 minutes later. Thiery Henry added a third on 15 minutes and the game was effectively over. Sol Campbell broke City`s hearts on 19 minutes when he scored and made it 4-0. The crowd were rightly angered after an abysmal first half. Having said that the banter returned as the crowd accepted that a defeat was omynous. City started the second half more brightly and Anelka almost scored just after kick off. It was no surprise when Viera added to the scoreline on 53 minutes. After that Arsenal just played with us. Anelka grabbed a consolation on 87 minutes for City.

Wolfie

02-23-2003, 05:38 AM

Whoops! I really should stop predicting and being optimistic. But sod it I'm a true Blue ...We'll beat the buggers next time...never heard of half their team anyway....ahhh..( Head explodes)

Wolfie

02-23-2003, 05:40 AM

Oh I forgot - Messy bits everywhere

Eyal Berkovic

02-23-2003, 11:55 PM

Richard Dunne should never wear a City shirt again. We are so short of pacey defenders and Arsenal mearly showed how slow our backline is. Dunne is the slowest of the lot!

Gundi

02-24-2003, 01:27 AM

hey, we (Blackburn) play you next. :D

I think that earlier in the season you stole our 3 points. 2 goals in the final 10 min., and you were a man down ! :o

I think we will win this game, we have Sukur, Duff and Thompson all coming back. Good luck anyway, you'll need it. :D:D :evil:

Eyal Berkovic

02-24-2003, 06:55 AM

Don`t be so sure. I think we have the skill to beat you lot.

Flukey Lukey

02-24-2003, 12:31 PM

gonna be a good game i reckon. Both teams are good going forward. 3-3 (or 0-0) ;)

02-24-2003, 12:54 PM

i was at maine Rd saturday (we were awesome)
but what was even more impressive was the home support cheering on their team for the whole game
as Keegan said if they can get a team half as good as their fans they'll be where we are!!

VAN BASTEN

02-26-2003, 04:12 PM

Paolo Wanchope has been ruled out for the season with another injury. Now there's a surprise

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=259189&cc=5739

Is is just me or is has Fowler looked awful for City so far? ok, it's only been a few games i know

Eyal Berkovic

02-26-2003, 09:34 PM

Its no surprise is it??? Its a great shame though. I was hoping his presence in the squad would sharpen our attacking and add more options up front. Macken has also pulled up in training.

Fowler played alright against Arsenal actually. I still don`t know why Keegan is leaving him on for full games. I would just play him for 70 mins or so and put Goater on late on. But he needs the games to get fit and we`ve nothing to lose now!

Flukey Lukey

02-27-2003, 04:32 PM

regretting letting Huckerby to us? ;)

He'll be making his debut on sat, DJ is injured for 6 weeks so we're rying a bit on Hucks now.

VAN BASTEN

02-28-2003, 12:20 AM

Can City recall Huckerby if there are more injuries? or must he fulfill his loan deal (as on the continent)

Eyal Berkovic

02-28-2003, 12:40 AM

No, they can recall Huckerby from his loan spell. It is a standard clause written into the loan contract in this Country.

Flukey Lukey

02-28-2003, 09:40 AM

They won't though :p i sincerly hope not anyway.

Eyal Berkovic

02-28-2003, 11:18 PM

Blackburn v City

I am hoping we can bounce back from the Arsenal defeat with a win against Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Distin will be back and I doubt that Dunne will play. Schmichael might be a surprise inclusion but I doubt that too.

My prediction. A confident 1-3 to City with Fowler getting his first goal for the club!

Robledo

03-01-2003, 04:11 PM

Citeh In Europe?

Thru the UEFA fair play league

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=259494&cc=5739

Gundi

03-01-2003, 06:00 PM

good win for the Rovers ! :D A job well Dunn !

But really, we have to be thankful to Friedel again. He made some great saves, and Fowler should have scored on a few occasions. Sukur played great, but Cole continues to make unbelievable misses.

Robledo

03-01-2003, 06:09 PM

Dunnie's in great form at the moment, but is he and Souness still not talking to each other?

Cole and his unbelievable misses, well that's no surprise. Mind, I don't remember him missing too many chances when the was at the Toon which is strange.

Do you goto the matches? I know a person that sits in the Jack Walker stand at Ewood

Gundi

03-01-2003, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by Robledo
Dunnie's in great form at the moment, but is he and Souness still not talking to each other?

Cole and his unbelievable misses, well that's no surprise. Mind, I don't remember him missing too many chances when the was at the Toon which is strange.

Do you goto the matches? I know a person that sits in the Jack Walker stand at Ewood

I'm not in England anymore, so I can't go to the games. :(

I think Souness did a great job with the Dunn situation. He ctiticized him publicly, but it was the only way to get David back in form. Dunn is still a bit mad at him, but I heard that today he gave Souness a "hello". So things are getting better between them. :D

Robledo

03-04-2003, 06:55 PM

Ouch, read this Citeh fans.

http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=135575&cpid=8&title=Rustu+will+only+sign+for+%27big+club%27

Rustu wouldn't move to a club 'like Manchester City'

Eyal Berkovic

03-05-2003, 01:15 AM

We would`nt want anyone as arrogant as that anyway. City are ambitious and have some good players. Once we sort the defence out, new back four needed I think! We could get in the top 6.

Eyal Berkovic

03-07-2003, 01:43 AM

David Bernstein has resigned as chairman and John Wardle has taken over temporerily. Bernstein was blamed for the Fowler fiasco and the board were worried that Keegan was planning to walk away!

Eyal Berkovic

03-07-2003, 01:44 AM

Keegan has been given £30,000,000 to spend on players next season. The defence is expected to have the bulk of money spent on it.

03-07-2003, 09:34 AM

and tonight Mathhew I'm going to be.......

Leeds United

Flukey Lukey

03-07-2003, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by Eyal Berkovic
Keegan has been given £30,000,000 to spend on players next season. The defence is expected to have the bulk of money spent on it.

it certainly needs it. Bit of a gamble isnt it though?

Eyal Berkovic

03-07-2003, 10:06 PM

It is a gamble. It will be worth it if we can qualify for the Euro Champions League by the end of next season.
The defence needs a bit of pace in it, a few new faces there are a must.

Eyal Berkovic

03-08-2003, 07:38 AM

City have released Jeff Whitley on a free transfer. He was an ever-present under Joe Royle and made 2 appearences under Kevin Keegan. He then broke his ankle and put the final nail in his coffin when he turned up for training stinking of booze. He never played for the club again.

Eyal Berkovic

03-13-2003, 04:31 AM

City`s squad is a little oversized now and Whitley has already left. Who will be next? In my opinion Huckerby, Howey, Ritchie, Metthomo, Dunne, Weikens and Goater are all candidates. I can see most if not all that list will be on their way this Summer. They won`t be missed much with the exception of Goater!

Eyal Berkovic

03-13-2003, 04:33 AM

City are rumoured to be in talks with Fulham over Steve Finnan. The 26 year old defender is wanted by Keegan to shore up City`s defence.

Eyal Berkovic

03-17-2003, 10:54 PM

City v Birmingham

This was not a classic encounter but City played really well in the first half and should have been at least 1 up at the brek. Second half the teams were more evenly matched and both sides did not create much. Fowler scored a cracker late on and Birmingham missed a sitter in the dieing seconds. Plus points for City from the game are that it was the first clean sheet for 2003 and Fowler scored his first goal for the club. I was particularly impressed with how Weikens played.

Eyal Berkovic

03-17-2003, 10:57 PM

Manchester City were expected to buy Marc Vivian Foe at the end of this season. This is now in doubt as his club, Lyon are demanding £7,000,000 for his fee. City have baulked at this and rightly so. I would stretch to £5 mill but no way 7!

zephys

03-17-2003, 11:20 PM

I think Thompson has been ruled out for alot longer than you think, possibly the season according to some reports

Eyal Berkovic

03-18-2003, 12:59 AM

was that who the foul was against on the sending off?

zephys

03-18-2003, 01:37 AM

Originally posted by zephys
I think Thompson has been ruled out for alot longer than you think, possibly the season according to some reports

oops, just realized I replied on the wrong thead, sorry peeps

Eyal Berkovic

03-28-2003, 01:10 AM

Ha I`m glad we are back on line. Since then, City have played Chelsea which ended in a 5-0 defeat! Our worst performance for 3 years. An absolute shambles. Kevin Keegan has told the players that they are playing for their futures now!

Eyal Berkovic

03-31-2003, 11:30 PM

City have agreed a £5 million pound sponsorship deal with Reebok for next season. Their kit will revert back to sky blue. Their away kit will be red and black, similar to the one worn by Lee, Bell and Summerbee back in the glory days.

Eyal Berkovic

05-28-2003, 06:18 AM

Hurrah!!! Good to see us back on line! City are being linked to Seaman, James, Jaaskalainen, Gillespie, Mamannaman and Finnan!

Flukey Lukey

05-28-2003, 12:59 PM

Huckerby has gone back now. You think you'll sell him to someone else?

Good to be back!!!!

cyber_tyrant

06-04-2003, 06:08 AM

Man City have done a good job this season. I wish them more success in the future.

aruz

06-08-2003, 12:54 PM

Steve Howie has left and apparently joined Leicester !

cyber_tyrant

06-09-2003, 06:04 AM

That's too bad. He's a good player although he didn't make a huge impact on the team's preformance.

Eyal Berkovic

06-26-2003, 10:04 PM

Marc Vivien Foe has died in the Confederations Cup tie between Cameroon and Colombia. The 28 year old who played for Manchester City on loan last season collapsed near the end of the game and it appears he swallowed his tongue. This is a tragedy and may Marc rest in peace. My thoughts are with his family.

Flukey Lukey

06-29-2003, 12:15 PM

RIP :( tragic news, certainly puts football into perspective.

cyber_tyrant

06-30-2003, 02:46 AM

He would certainly be missed and remembered. God bless his soul.

Miko

03-22-2004, 06:47 PM

www.socceraddicts.com/forum

Enough Man City members and I'll start a Man City forum, and with a Man City forum, we need a Man City moderator. We also need a man Utd moderaor, so..

Mr. Duh

07-18-2004, 07:14 PM

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Enough Man City members and I'll start a Man City forum, and with a Man City forum, we need a Man City moderator. We also need a man Utd moderaor, so..

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lsgworldl

08-28-2004, 05:13 PM

Manchester City have suffered a setback with the news that Egpyt forward Mido has opted to stay at Marseille.
City boss Kevin Keegan had hoped to sign the 21-year-old on a long-term loan to fill the void left by Paulo Wanchope's departure to Malaga.

"Mido will not be happening now," said Keegan. "We could have had him about a month ago but he has now patched up his differences with Marseille.

"I've still got some irons in the fire and I'm hoping something will hit us."

Keegan's side have picked up just one point from their opening three matches this season.

And there are signs that the club's fans are becoming disillusioned with the situation.

On Friday, there were still 6,000 tickets left unsold for Saturday's game against Charlton.

"It's unusual there are so many unsold tickets and that could well be because of our start to the season," Keegan added.

"Things can turn very quickly, but one point out of nine is not a great start."

lsgworldl

11-08-2004, 06:47 PM

JimmyJones

11-24-2004, 06:56 PM

I got a free shirt when i placed a Â£30 bet on City to win d Prem with Gamebookers. I would have bought it anyway, so now ive got the shirt, and am gonna be in the money if we win the title.

Petvin

02-24-2005, 05:23 PM

Jaaskelainen :thumbsup: He is from finland and i'm from finland :D
are you sure jaaskelainen (maybe) go to Manchester City because that's important to me :D He is my other favourite GK My Favourite is Antti Niemi :angel:

Petvin

02-24-2005, 05:26 PM

Hah this forum is really old little bit too old :sealed: Because there is message from 2003 I dont know

lsgworldl

03-11-2005, 12:24 AM

Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan has parted company with the Premiership club, reports BBC Radio Five Live.
Stuart Pearce is expected to take temporary charge of first-team affairs and a full statement is expected from the club on Friday.

Keegan, 54, took over as City manager on 24 May 2001 and his contract was due to expire at the end of next season.

City lost their last game 1-0 at home to Bolton on Monday, a result that saw the team slip to 12th in the table.

The defeat was a blow to City's hopes of winning a place in Europe next season.

After the defeat against Bolton, Keegan said: "We've got a history of not building on good situations.

"We could have jumped into he European shake-up, again we couldn't make that leap.

"That's seven or eight times in a year we could have jumped into something good for this club and we've failed."

City lost to Oldham in this season's FA Cup and were knocked out of the Carling Cup by an under-strength Arsenal team.

Keegan, previously manager of Newcastle, Fulham and the England national team, had stated earlier in March his intention to leave when his current deal expired.

"I will not be staying beyond my contract," he said. "People who really know me know that is what I will do.

"Whatever we do next season will not make any difference."

After taking over at the club in 2001, Keegan guided the team to the old Division One title.

The club's return to the Premiership for the 2002-03 season saw Keegan sign some high-profile players, such as Nicolas Anelka and Robbie and Fowler.

City finished ninth in the Premiership and qualified for the Uefa Cup, thanks to their excellent disciplinary record.

But last season Keegan's City struggled - finishing fifth-bottom in the Premiership and losing to Polish minnows Groclin Dyskobolia in the Uefa Cup.

The magnificent FA Cup victory at Tottenham - winning 4-3 after trailing 3-0 - was the highlight of an otherwise unforgettable season.

Keegan's previously harmonious relationship with the club's supporters showed signs of deteriorating, while reports of financial problems at the club started to surface.

The club's star player Shaun Wright-Phillips recently signed a new deal but continues to be linked with a move away from the club.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/4338665.stm