David Silva - 2016/17 performances

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Watched the Sky programme the other night with Carragher & Neville about refs. Every ref seemed to have a Northern accent or that's what it felt like, could it be they all have a bias against City even if it's an unconscious one??
 
Bluwhit said:
Watched the Sky programme the other night with Carragher & Neville about refs. Every ref seemed to have a Northern accent or that's what it felt like, could it be they all have a bias against City even if it's an unconscious one??
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Tell David I know people who can 'Have a word' with the refs if he wants. :-)
 
If selected against Hull City on Saturday, David Silva will make his 300th appearance in a Manchester City shirt. El Mago.

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Josh_D said:
It would be a travesty. I think he has 2 more years to try and achieve that, as that's when his contract is up.
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1 more year. Don't think he'll be good enough in 2 years time.

Or it could just be that im sticking to my prediction from last year that he had 2 more years at the top. I'm a bit surprised by how god he has been this year. But expect a bit of a decline next year.
 
Dax777 said:
1 more year. Don't think he'll be good enough in 2 years time.

Or it could just be that im sticking to my prediction from last year that he had 2 more years at the top. I'm a bit surprised by how god he has been this year. But expect a bit of a decline next year.
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Agree. But hope you're wrong
 
Dax777 said:
1 more year. Don't think he'll be good enough in 2 years time.

Or it could just be that im sticking to my prediction from last year that he had 2 more years at the top. I'm a bit surprised by how god he has been this year. But expect a bit of a decline next year.
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I don't know what kind of decline you are expecting. Last season he didn't play well due to constantly playing injured. This season he's been world class and even improved, playing a completely different role than the one he's played most of his career.

His game is not based on pace or athletic ability but more on the mind. His dribbling is also phenomenal. It really is up to him. Silva has a long time at the top level if he can stay injury free.

Edit: Don't mean to single you out, I'm sure many posters feel that way.
 
He's been better this season, but let's not get too giddy about World Class performances. He wasn't alone, but he was poor in Monaco, and has generally been peripheral in the six games against the three teams above us.
 
Dax777 said:
1 more year. Don't think he'll be good enough in 2 years time.

Or it could just be that im sticking to my prediction from last year that he had 2 more years at the top. I'm a bit surprised by how god he has been this year. But expect a bit of a decline next year.
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Hopefully not, although you could well be correct. He'll be getting to that age where many start to decline physically.

However, with more quality and younger more energetic, athletic players around him it could prolong his career somewhat; and I include new fullbacks in this.
 
Scaring Europe to Death said:
He's been better this season, but let's not get too giddy about World Class performances. He wasn't alone, but he was poor in Monaco, and has generally been peripheral in the six games against the three teams above us.
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You honestly believe he was peripheral Wednesday night? If so you don't understand football. He was our best player. Same goes for the home game v Chelsea. Our best player in both games against the best team in the league.
 
Easy said:
I don't know what kind of decline you are expecting. Last season he didn't play well due to constantly playing injured. This season he's been world class and even improved, playing a completely different role than the one he's played most of his career.

His game is not based on pace or athletic ability but more on the mind. His dribbling is also phenomenal. It really is up to him. Silva has a long time at the top level if he can stay injury free.

Edit: Don't mean to single you out, I'm sure many posters feel that way.
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Nah it's cool. I just see things differently. I think Next year will be his last top end year.
 
Wretched Vengeance said:
Hopefully not, although you could well be correct. He'll be getting to that age where many start to decline physically.

However, with more quality and younger more energetic, athletic players around him it could prolong his career somewhat; and I include new fullbacks in this.
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I really think he can fashion out 4 more years as a Pivoting DM. But as the top 5 attacking midfielder in football. I'd say he has 1 more year of that at most.
 
Dax777 said:
I really think he can fashion out 4 more years as a Pivoting DM. But as the top 5 attacking midfielder in football. I'd say he has 1 more year of that at most.
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That's a bit optimistic.

Do you think at 35 Silva would have the energy to play the way Guardiola wants? Unless of course you mean at a sedate pace elsewhere?
 
Bluwhit said:
You honestly believe he was peripheral Wednesday night? If so you don't understand football. He was our best player. Same goes for the home game v Chelsea. Our best player in both games against the best team in the league.
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Its always good to get an unbiased opinion.
 
Dax777 said:
1 more year. Don't think he'll be good enough in 2 years time.

Or it could just be that im sticking to my prediction from last year that he had 2 more years at the top. I'm a bit surprised by how god he has been this year. But expect a bit of a decline next year.
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Mistake from me. Yes, he has a year. I think a lot of people are eager to see the next generation sooner rather than later. Only time will tell what will happen.
 
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