City “strongly trying” to sign Beth Mead and Katie McCabe - The Athletic

We already have much better options than Mead in the squad already. Obviously it's only being considered because she's Viv's partner. Biggest problem with that would be if Mead becomes unhappy over lack of game time then that will also upset Viv.

McCabe could be a Bellamy type transfer if it goes ahead. A person who is disliked by everyone until they become one of our own. I'm sure the club will do their due diligence and I'm willing to trust in the current management structure whatever happens.
 
JRockBlues said:
We already have much better options than Mead in the squad already. Obviously it's only being considered because she's Viv's partner. Biggest problem with that would be if Mead becomes unhappy over lack of game time then that will also upset Viv.

McCabe could be a Bellamy type transfer if it goes ahead. A person who is disliked by everyone until they become one of our own. I'm sure the club will do their due diligence and I'm willing to trust in the current management structure whatever happens.
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I was thinking the same thing. I know nothing of McCabe away from the pitch but Bellamy seems like a good bloke. Maybe McCabe is too and just tough as nails and a first class shit houser on it?
 
I'm going to have to come to terms with calling Cunty McCabe one of our girls?
Strewth!
Mead on form is a class act and would be a great squad addition.
We're going to need a stronger squad to compete in the CL and these 2 would do that.
 
better dead than red said:
I was thinking the same thing. I know nothing of McCabe away from the pitch but Bellamy seems like a good bloke. Maybe McCabe is too and just tough as nails and a first class shit houser on it?
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McCabe is "tough as nails"?

I've only ever seen her be sly, pulling hair, diving when barely touched. I don't think think she's tough at all.
 
RiversideBlue said:
More games next season with Chumps league and increased wsl teams. Hopefully long runs in both cups too. A couple of experienced players might help us out.
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There's only the FA Cup next year. League Cup is non-CL teams only.

As it stands - if my interpretation of the rules is correct - we're maxed out on senior players next year as 5 players "become of age" so for every over-21 player we sign, one will have to leave. So there could be quite a few departures in the summer.
 
I'm not sure why ManCity would want to sign two oldish Arsenal players. If you need another winger, sign someone younger. Maybe they're doing a favor for Viv? Mead is 31, or about to turn that age, and hasn't been playing much. She's talented but past her prime, which is also true of McCabe.
 
To let Kerolin or Fowler leave would be foolish, especially if Shaw departs. I'd be trying to sign Barbara Banda as a striker out of the NWSL. Very good, dynamic player. Have no idea of her contract situation with, I think, Orlando. Would be hard to get, I presume.
 
Sounds like Arsenal have panicked a bit about the McCabe situation and are negotiating with her again. Would prefer a younger long term option there anyway so im glad about that.

As long as Mead isnt our flagship signing or at the expense of someone leaving im fine with it. She offers something a bit different from an out and out winger, she brings a lot of experience and shes had a good season for Arsenal. Plus she's English which is a bit of a free hit as i think we only have one overseas spot spare for UWCL with Ouahabi leaving. If we want to sign more overseas players then we need to move some out (dont think its a huge issue as Wienroither will either leave or just not be in the UWCL squad)
 
magman said:
To let Kerolin or Fowler leave would be foolish, especially if Shaw departs. I'd be trying to sign Barbara Banda as a striker out of the NWSL. Very good, dynamic player. Have no idea of her contract situation with, I think, Orlando. Would be hard to get, I presume.
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Fowler has just signed a new contract, hasn't she?
 
Not sure if it's relevant, but the mens team don't usually replace like for like but find someone different to get the same result. We didn't replace Sergio, David, Vinny or KDB with like for like because there isn't.

Whilst we may sign another out and out CF, there may be a solution within the squad. God knows we have enough forwards.

Centre half will be crucial. We have to protect Alex, and solidify depth in midfield. I just hope Gracie, Lilly and Naomi get some real game time next season.
 
We're going to lose Ouhabi so a left back spot is available, love her or hate her, McCabe would fit in there and she is a quality replacement. Mead on form is a quality player and scores goals. She can play anywhere across the front line or at 10. Bit like Viv in that shes not had a fair share of minutes this year, post ACL. We're going to have too many games next season to rely on the limited rotation weve been able to get away with this year and need more quality in depth.
Shaw situation remains the fly in the ointment for now.
 
Apropos of nothing in particular, McCabe has made the team of the season:

Hannah Hampton,
Katie McCabe,
Kerstin Casparij,
Maya Le Tissier,
Toko Koga,
Jess Park,
Yui Hasegawa,
Mariona Caldentey,
Alyssa Thompson,
Vivianne Miedema,
Khadija Shaw
 
SpeaksForItself said:
Apropos of nothing in particular, McCabe has made the team of the season:

Hannah Hampton,
Katie McCabe,
Kerstin Casparij,
Maya Le Tissier,
Toko Koga,
Jess Park,
Yui Hasegawa,
Mariona Caldentey,
Alyssa Thompson,
Vivianne Miedema,
Khadija Shaw
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Jess Park got one more goal than she got last season for City. Was she in the team of the year last season.....

The fact Hemp isn't in it shows what a farce it is
 
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