Rather be all of those things and not a twat towards a city player who has had a crap year and deserves a chance.Not slagging him at all, and I take great exception to that accusation.
I want the kid to move on to make the most of what's left of his career, which should be in its prime. He's an international, the Euros are coming up. He needs to play, not get splinters on his arse.
It would've been great for him to have made it here, but for whatever reason it's not happening for him.
You're either emotional, deluded, or both.
Personally I would very much like it if he was picked and played well and became a valuable squad member.You know what...I've done a 180 degrees on the lad.
After reading certain players such as Cancelo & Palmer not wanting to be part of the club, I think its bloody refreshing for Philips to want & fight for his spot as well as our recent signings Nunes & Doku who all talked about wanting to play for the best club in the land. Seems like he's had ample opportunities to join other clubs but wants to prove a point.
He looked like he's worked on his fitness over the summer & far much leaner so go on lad its now your yr to break the mould over what quite frankly has been a disappointing tenure so far. Pep can be bloody ruthless at times & maybe he needs a bit of luck in getting a spot & playing out of his skin at the right time. As others have mentioned thought he outplayed Rice in the Euros a while back but I think the most important aspect he will need to work on is his in game ball awareness in & out of possession. He needs to be switched on all the time for the entire duration of the match with his head on a swivel - if he can crack this consistently, he may have a future at our great club.
The only thing that might have changed his mind is Southgate telling him that he’ll need to play football this season to be considered next summer.I’ve no idea. I’m going off what I’ve read on this thread in the last half hour.
Not slagging him at all, and I take great exception to that accusation.
I want the kid to move on to make the most of what's left of his career, which should be in its prime. He's an international, the Euros are coming up. He needs to play, not get splinters on his arse.
It would've been great for him to have made it here, but for whatever reason it's not happening for him.
You're either emotional, deluded, or both.
You’d like to think that people would get behind him, he is after all a BlueI think the issue here is the level of personal abuse KP is getting from some quarters.
I personally don't think he was ever good enough as a player for City, or elite level generally. However, he didn't sign himself. That was down to the transfer team.
From what I know, he's a decent lad who's very popular with teammates and staff. At the end of the day, I wouldn't blame him one bit if he decided to see his contract out.
Bang out of order.They’ve already started on his grin. His grin ffs.
What harm has he done? Smile? Put on weight over the summer?If he wasn't staying, then it would turn into a proper character assassination, unsubstantiated rumour, chinese whispers. It always does.
But if he is staying, plenty will insist you can't say anything that isn't flowery and positive. Not only that. Because it's only just become clear he is staying (seemingly), and there's no real positive evidence on display, then it's doubly enforced.
We're not allowed to say anything about Kalvin that has been said about countless other City players. Because it's a bit sensitive. We might break his smile, or something. No. Really. No. He's not a 5 year old. He's a full grown man, in an elite sporting organisation. Paid through the nose. Privilidged. Celebrated.
People want to see effort and commitment. You shouldn't smile too much, until you have demonstrated that.
Maybe Kolarov knew that, and that's why he never smiled.
It's not a very sane situation, but I guess it's to be expected.
It probably wouldnt help in terms of confidence if gets ripped a new one by Newcastle, to be fair (or us as a team).What harm has he done? Smile? Put on weight over the summer?
The main issue seems to be that he is struggling to adopt to the instructions Pep is giving him.
Let’s hang him for that sure.
The player deserves the chance to rediscover his form. It’s up to him and all involved at the club to make it happen. Cup games would be a start.
Professional football has great rewards at this level but you do have to be good enough and unfortunately he's been nowhere near good enough, it's a tough game you don't get games on sympathy sadly or we'd all be playing.What harm has he done? Smile? Put on weight over the summer?
The main issue seems to be that he is struggling to adopt to the instructions Pep is giving him.
Let’s hang him for that sure.
The player deserves the chance to rediscover his form. It’s up to him and all involved at the club to make it happen. Cup games would be a start.
How many games has he started? The small cameos is not enough for any player to kick on. He might not be good enough but we need to find that out by playing him. Anyway, iv defended him a lot on here recently. Most don’t agree and that’s fine.Professional football has great rewards at this level but you do have to be good enough and unfortunately he's been nowhere near good enough, it's a tough game you don't get games on sympathy sadly or we'd all be playing.
We've 5 lads including Stones for arguably 2 CM positions without including Phillips. He won't get many minutes in the cups excluding injuries. When you're only getting into the rotation spots due to injury to other players, time to go off and find a new club.How many games has he started? The small cameos is not enough for any player to kick on. He might not be good enough but we need to find that out by playing him. Anyway, iv defended him a lot on here recently. Most don’t agree and that’s fine.
Deserves at least the cup games.
Like I say it's a tough game, when you get a chance you've got grab it and so far he's not shown a great deal management staff watch him day in day out he won't get games at this level unless he earns it even cup games I'm afraid.How many games has he started? The small cameos is not enough for any player to kick on. He might not be good enough but we need to find that out by playing him. Anyway, iv defended him a lot on here recently. Most don’t agree and that’s fine.
Deserves at least the cup games.
No , we don't need to find out. We need to trust our greatest ever manager who knows more about football than anyone else on the planetHow many games has he started? The small cameos is not enough for any player to kick on. He might not be good enough but we need to find that out by playing him. Anyway, iv defended him a lot on here recently. Most don’t agree and that’s fine.
Deserves at least the cup games.
He also bought Phillips!!No , we don't need to find out. We need to trust our greatest ever manager who knows more about football than anyone else on the planet
Evil twin. Only explanation. Either that or Phillips has photos of Guardiola wearing clothes from Primark.He also bought Phillips!!