Gundogan

[Colin Bell's Boots]

I like Kolarov.

I don't

 

[Dax777]

So what's this about the club tweeting his signing then immediately deleting the tweet?

Hmmm! Is that a good thing or no?

 

[kaz7]

So what's this about the club tweeting his signing then immediately deleting the tweet?

where did you hear that?

 

[Colin Bell's Boots]

I don't think all of those attributes really apply to Kolarov, mate. He's about 6'2 for a start, which is really tall for a full back. Makes it much more difficult to turn and react quickly. He's certainly nowhere near as quick as Delph. I'd argue he's not as athletic either.

Also, Kolarov is 30 and has played left back his whole career. Delph is 25 and is still developing as a player. I think Delph is at an age and a stage in his career where he's probably more receptive to learning new things, adapting and improving.

From what I have read about Guardiola, he likes his full backs to line up at the same depth as his midfield anchor man. That's around the same depth of the pitch that Delph is used to operating at, but obviously at the moment he's far more comfortable centrally than he is out wide. But I think he could improve with some expert coaching.

I agree, focus and positioning are going to be essential in Guardiola's system. I think Kolarov has proven over the last 5 years that he has neither. Delph has only played 20 odd games under a manager who seemingly didn't do any work on team shape, so it's yet to be seen how well Delph can adapt to this.

Pep probably likes players who actually try as well - so that would appear to rule him out I sincerely hope .

 

[Paul Lake's Left Knee]

Careful or else the "anyone who doesn't agree with me is part of a brigade" brigade will come down on you like a tonne of Lego bricks.

Are those the scary brigade? Or the not so scary ones? I get confused. I do get a little turned on when a brigade are after me in any case.

 

[Paul Lake's Left Knee]

Oh look the Cabal are making an appearance.

The Coven will be clucking if you arent careful.

 

[aguero93:20]

The Coven will be clucking if you arent careful.

Oh don't get me started on those *****-**** witches.

 

[Seosa]

where did you hear that?

@Dax777

@SiClancy on Twitter, probably BS, but I'm keeping an eye on anything popping up.

 

[Ireland_for_pm]

When they got to the champions league final the other year he was the best centre midfielder in Europe that season. Wanted him ever since. Not watched him much over last 2 years though.

 

[snorky]

It's a figure of speech you fucking dumb fucking idiot.

I am not exactly down with the kids but I believe the correct term to be fuckwit.
I think Gundogan will be a superb signing for the money.

 

[Paul Lake's Left Knee]

When they got to the champions league final the other year he was the best centre midfielder in Europe that season. Wanted him ever since. Not watched him much over last 2 years though.

How very dare you mention Gundogan AND be positive in the same post. Unheard of and totally unnecessary

 

[squirtyflower]

Either stick to the thread or refrain from posting

 

[BlueKlaude]

Kicker who are good said today. I doubt it.

 

[kaz7]

Kicker who are good said today. I doubt it.

Ric said it was done so that is good enough for me

 

[Paul Lake's Left Knee]

Either stick to the thread or refrain from posting

You could have got here earlier and got rid of all the guff about Delph as well...

So pleased at this signing, always rated him, a rag I know was telling me how brilliant he was last summer, I think a text or 2 are in order. I await the 'we never wanted him' line from him.

 

[itisrising]

Different gravy to our midfielders. If he can stay fit, we have a gem!

 

[Pam]

Is there any need for the aggressive behaviour? I find it funny how some people act in this way, I mealy made a accusation about this guys injury record and yes I may of made a slight error and I apologise if this upset you. You are a blue, like me. I'm nervous about this signing, he is injured and for me we shouldn't sign a player while injured.

It wasn't even a football induced injury, which indicates there there isn't a weakness there and its a one off, more or less. He is expected to make a complete recovery by late August. Come out of the flap cave and chillax.

 

[andyhinch]

It wasn't even a football induced injury, which indicates there there isn't a weakness there and its a one off, more or less. He is expected to make a complete recovery by late August. Come out of the flap cave and chillax.

Flap cave, is that a euphemism?

 

[Iamthemusicman]

Sometimes players get reputations for being injury prone when the facts are very different, Aguero is the same he played 44 games this season and only once in his 5 seasons has he played less than 40. Yet even City fans will tell you he is injury prone.

One thing I've noticed with Aguero is that a lot of injuries are due to him being fouled.

 

[Dax777]

It wasn't even a football induced injury, which indicates there there isn't a weakness there and its a one off, more or less. He is expected to make a complete recovery by late August. Come out of the flap cave and chillax.

Isn't it more reason to worry if it is not a football related Injury? Knee cap just falling off on its own will not quell Kipax's worries at all.