Welcome Riyad Mahrez

[Pigeonho]

Very common thing in Spain to do, would appear they are trying to create similar in England

Yeah I’ve seen it in Spain. Never known us do it. Off the top of my head I think only Newcastle have done it both for Shearer and that twat Michael Owen.

 

[Ricster]

Where's sterling?

In prison after his shocking World Cup ;)

 

[richards30]

Since when have we started doing that?

Seems like the club fancy trying something different? Club record signing and it’s the done thing in Spain? Seems like it could be fun

 

[BimboBob]

Two things....

Tolmie cofirmed this, including his number way back on 30th May. If there are still doubters as to what he offers the forum and its validity, you can now head off on your merry way.

Second, and far more importantly, Welcome Riyad!

Haha...he also confirmed Fabinho but look where he went. Stop being such a suck up lickspittle. The beauty of this forum is everyone can have an opinion or think they are in the know. In reality if you throw enough darts one will hit the bull.

 

[Pigeonho]

Seems like the club fancy trying something different? Club record signing and it’s the done thing in Spain? Seems like it could be fun

Meh, leave it to the Spanish.

 

[nellyonthewing]

No mention of the signing on BBC North West this morning, however, they did mention that United have offered to take the Thai cave lads to a match at the swamp.

I'd sooner have stayed in the cave.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

No mention of the signing on BBC North West this morning, however, they did mention that United have offered to take the Thai cave lads to a match at the swamp.

Thai lads asking to be put back.

 

[its grim up north]

That was what I was thinking so this morning I checked out the odds. Disappointingly not worth it this time.

I'm not into betting ,and congrats to all of you that had a payout last season, but Shirley, if 100 goals is anticipated, you can put a few bob on them scoring say 106 to 110 or any perm of goals.

 

[lancs blue]

Seems like the club fancy trying something different? Club record signing and it’s the done thing in Spain? Seems like it could be fun

It's not inside the stadium like they do in Spain, just outside main reception.

 

[trevorriley]

great signing, wanted him last summer, he wants to put that city shirt on and genuinely wants to play for city, unlike other players who are on the verge of coming over then go somewhere else for more cash !

we can now rotate sane / sterling / mahrez a bit more. I think Mahrez will get the bigger share of the games, very good goalscorer and threads some great passes. Doubt we will strengthen as good as this over summer, we may sign another couple of players but as cover.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Hope he plays as well as he did 2 seasons ago.

And for the last two seasons.

 

[Marvin]

I'm not into betting ,and congrats to all of you that had a payout last season, but Shirley, if 100 goals is anticipated, you can put a few bob on them scoring say 106 to 110 or any perm of goals.

That is a thought. I am not sure that that is possible

I bet on 90+ goals last season and it paid most of my season ticket. But it doesn't look like there's such rich pickings to be had this season. You'd have to get into mission impossible territory to find a good bet. The expectations of City are now a lot higher than in the aftermath of pep's first season which some labelled a failure.

 

[Marvin]

great signing, wanted him last summer, he wants to put that city shirt on and genuinely wants to play for city, unlike other players who are on the verge of coming over then go somewhere else for more cash !

we can now rotate sane / sterling / mahrez a bit more. I think Mahrez will get the bigger share of the games, very good goalscorer and threads some great passes. Doubt we will strengthen as good as this over summer, we may sign another couple of players but as cover.

I sense he will be very hungry. This is his opportunity for greatness. He has been given a gift. He has nurtured and developed all his life. Now this is his opportunity.

 

[Wretched Vengeance]

Could someone help me out, please?

There was a few posts on here this week with Mahrez's goals and assists stats since his time in the Premier League & also comparing his numbers to that of Coutinho.

I've had a look but I am unable to find it.

Oh, and welcome, Riyad.

Delighted with this signing.

 

[Camberwell Fox]

A fitting tribute from our local rag:

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/...-news/riyad-mahrez-man-city-leicester-1771606

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

Anyone going down to the ground tomorrow at 5:30 for his unveiling?

Colin bell stand entrance.

Since when have we started doing that?

I think it goes happens unofficially with people hanging around for autographs so they might as well do it properly. As long as it doesn't get to cheesy there is no harm.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Interesting read from the other side.
You're welcome on here, Camberwell Fox, and by and large I've enjoyed your contributions (one or two have seemed a bit over the top, but that happens. I sometimes contribute on Arsenal Mania and Knees Up Mother Brown, and get pulled up in no uncertain terms – in fact I get a shower of shit – if I've said a word too many). Perhaps see you next season on the Mahrez thread?

 

[Don Karleone]

A fitting tribute from our local rag:

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/...-news/riyad-mahrez-man-city-leicester-1771606

Enjoyed that. Thanks for posting it.

 

[Delphinho]

"In 176 games for Liverpool, Coutinho scored 48 goals and provided 39 assists.

Mahrez has played 167 times for Leicester and scored 46 goals with 33 assists."
@christen at St Marks

Mahrez cost 60m, while Coutinho cost 142. Put into consideration that Coutinho played for a far better team. Mahrez could be a bargain

 

[Mancity1980]

"In 176 games for Liverpool, Coutinho scored 48 goals and provided 39 assists.

Mahrez has played 167 times for Leicester and scored 46 goals with 33 assists."
@christen at St Marks

Mahrez cost 60m, while Coutinho cost 142. Put into consideration that Coutinho played for a far better team. Mahrez could be a bargain

Those stats are impressive, but Coutinho is better and in this era of inflated transfer fees those valuations are probably right, £90 million for Mahrez was too high.