47 | Phil Foden - 2025/26

[Fat Chance]

Without going too deep perhaps that's part of the problem. Fishing is a solitary past-time with too much time for introspection.

The opposite...placates the breath, which sorts the parasympathetic...

Which is all well and good but ultimately redundant if he cant bin everyone.

 

[bonespost]

The big fella still loves him

 

[jimharri]

The big fella still loves him
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Yeah, maybe. No tongues there, I notice.

 

[yeseye]

The big fella still loves him
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Phil doesnt look well at all in these pictures .

 

[jacko74]

Phil doesnt look well at all in these pictures .

Doesn't look well or look happy, who wouldn't just naturally smile in that situation?

 

[city2]

Time he got rid of that bandage on his wrist that might help him

 

[Cigs&Alc]

This thread has gotten weird.

I thought he was ok on the weekend. Not great but not bad.

 

[Stato]

The big fella still loves him
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I'm glad they circled Haalands face and hand so I know what I'm looking at

 

[Bluesince1979]

For me he needs patience and love. Not saying he deserves special care compared to others, but he is one of us after all.
He bleeds blue from birth, just like we do.

His total drop in form might be just that, a drop in form. But there might be more to it.

But we keep him, as long as he wants to be here. And we get him through this.

Too many on here ranting to get rid. Bell ends
Hope you never need a shoulder

 

[Bluesince1979]

Without going too deep perhaps that's part of the problem. Fishing is a solitary past-time with too much time for introspection.

Loads love fishing as a way to relax, to chill, therapeutic. Time to think, clear the mind.
Is it still the biggest participation sport in the uk?

But for me it would have the opposite effect. I dont do well with too much thinking time. I make small problems big

 

[Saddleworth2]

Without going too deep perhaps that's part of the problem. Fishing is a solitary past-time with too much time for introspection.

Fishing is scientifically proven to aid well being and promote mental health. Out in nature and focused on one thing (fishing). All your troubles slip away. You should try it mate. Its bloody wonderful and will help rather than hinder Phil.
Whatever the lads problems are, they aren't anything to do with fishing.

 

[J.G.Blue.]

For me he needs patience and love. Not saying he deserves special care compared to others, but he is one of us after all.
He bleeds blue from birth, just like we do.

His total drop in form might be just that, a drop in form. But there might be more to it.

But we keep him, as long as he wants to be here. And we get him through this.

Too many on here ranting to get rid. Bell ends
Hope you never need a shoulder

Spot on.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

I hope he has a big old rest in the summer and doesn’t go to the World Cup

I am worried the longer it’s left he leaves on a free next season

 

[waspish]

If he is mentally unwell then rest playing football anything might not help. I could be well of the mark? Just wish he sorts whatever it is out sooner or later..

 

[Belgian Flash]

He is worldclass and will return to form. Just needs patience. Incredibly hard worker and elite shooter of the ball.

 

[FBBlue]

For me he needs patience and love. Not saying he deserves special care compared to others, but he is one of us after all.
He bleeds blue from birth, just like we do.

His total drop in form might be just that, a drop in form. But there might be more to it.

But we keep him, as long as he wants to be here. And we get him through this.

Too many on here ranting to get rid. Bell ends
Hope you never need a shoulder

He’s been too distracted for too long now. Fourth kid on the way age 25, going into a jewellery business with his family … then that business not doing well. It’s all too much. Plus he has had all the success in the world. This dip in form has lasted for a very long time, and what do I know, but it was bound to happen with all that distraction.

 

[youngbob]

For me he needs patience and love. Not saying he deserves special care compared to others, but he is one of us after all.
He bleeds blue from birth, just like we do.

His total drop in form might be just that, a drop in form. But there might be more to it.

But we keep him, as long as he wants to be here. And we get him through this.

Too many on here ranting to get rid. Bell ends
Hope you never need a shoulder

Totally agreed. Give him a 4-5 year deal, tell him we'll give him the time to get right, he can take 6-12 months off and come back after a break. He's one of ours, City born and bred, our most successful academy lad since Neil Young. Deserves all the time and grace in the world.

 

[Fat Chance]

He doesnt need a rest from football..he needs a rest from whatever sends his eyes black.

 

[Fat Chance]

Totally agreed. Give him a 4-5 year deal, tell him we'll give him the time to get right, he can take 6-12 months off and come back after a break. He's one of ours, City born and bred, our most successful academy lad since Neil Young. Deserves all the time and grace in the world.

Is he capable of having 12 month off and flopping back on board?

 

[youngbob]

His he capable of having 12 month off and flopping back on board?

I think he needs to spend time away from the game, getting better physically, spending time with his family, getting his head right. The hunger might come back.