Sounds to me like someone who isn't interested in regular game time (or being involved in the world cup). Knows City is his last top club. Enjoys the perks of it (and wages). And is not willing to let it go easily. Even if it means getting almost no game time.
I respect Joe Hart's stance more. He knew he wasn't wanted or needed. And took a big step down in his career, just to play. Couldn't have been easy after so many years at the "top".
No, I was responding to a poster who said it was a mystery that we bought him in the first place. As I have explained, that is simply not true.
I have never said it turned out to be a good buy.
Fair enough. You quoted me.
Nope I quoted Pam.
No you didn't 4th post page 21
Joe Hart wouldn't have been allowed to stay though. Delph might. The point with Hart is the club didn't want him around. Completely different situations...with Delph they just don't want to pay him anymore.
What did Pam say ?
in a world cup year though? Hes not even gonna get on the bench hereI don't blame him at all, why should he go somewhere else for less money, we were happy to offer him the contract in the beginning.
It's just a job to a lot of players, nothing more
No you didn't 4th post page 21
I'm a bit confused. Of course he could stay, He just wouldn't have gotten any game time.
And if we don't want to pay Delph anymore. Then we obviously don't want him to stay either.
Since him staying means: We won't get a transfer fee now to lower our net spend. And we'll have to continue to pay his 80k/a week wages or whatever he is on. And he won't be of much (if any) use. Since he is about 7th or 8th choice in midfield.
Why don't you look at the first post on page 20. That is when YOU inserted yourself into the conversation. 20 comes before 21.
When fit he is a good player and showed glimpses of his talent. He must think he can play DM because we have Gundogan, Bernardo, David and KDB for two positions.
Maybe he backs himself to take over Dinho's role, it's not out of the question.
I like him he's a player with great energy and is a true fighter. He's defensively solid but I'm not too sure if he's good enough on the ball for to play DM.
Mate if you quote me it looks like you are talking to me. That's how the forum works. Anyway I'm off to the Sanchez thread.
YOU QUOTED ME FIRST SO I ANSWERED YOU.
I agree, and it's good to see a player with confidence in his own ability, he just needs to stay fit.
Also, they never did try him at left back!
Hughes would have wanted him on loan anyway, from the best loaning club in world.
Fabian Delph turns down Stoke move to fight for Manchester City spot
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football...-turns-stoke-move-fight-manchester-city-spot/
It's Delph, remember - he'll probably change his mind on this several times before the window shuts tomorrow.Fabian Delph turns down Stoke move to fight for Manchester City spot
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football...-turns-stoke-move-fight-manchester-city-spot/