Pablo Zabaleta

[avoidconfusion]

What an amazing player. How lucky we were to have him among us for 9 years. One of my alltime favourites and he set the bar very high. Vinny was spot on when he said every player could do with a bit of Pablo in them.

I hope he comes back in a coaching capacity perhaps but I guess he will retire where it is sunny and I don't blame him.

What a great gesture from the club as well, this was a great farewell. Lifetime seasoncard as well... fuckers could have given him a Glass Tunnel Seat surely! ;)

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

just got back. that was so emotional, especially at the end when he started talking. when he came on the cheer was so loud and every touch was cheered. it didnt matter about the match to me, just a chacne to say farewell to a legend.

the atmosphere tonight was brilliant. the whole ground was singing.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

So did I and those around me in E3

My missus was absolutely beside herself from the moment he started warming up.

 

[cyberblue]

I watched it on the Telly thought the ground filled up near the end & then like a dick realised fans must have moved down .Great Sent Off for Zaba

 

[markbmcfc]

I completely lost it tonight like a stupid pathetic little girl.

Thank you Zabba. I'll miss you forever.

 

[cyberblue]

Anyone a video of the farewell speech they can post.

I in Croatia. Missed the game. No streaming available

I am in Turkey it was great but sorry no video

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

it was brilliant with all the zaba chants, especially when all the crowd starting singing 'we want zaba'

 

[milo]

Great send off, to a true great.

Who was the guy on the big screen, before Mario??

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Great night to be a blue , our supporters showed that when players give their all and are loyal we give it back in spades , and you just know we have not heard the last of Zabba , superb footballer and a top top bloke to boot , he will be missed.

 

[Eccles Blue]

So did I and those around me in E3

So did I and then got a text from my son as I was coming out of the ground at the end saying; 'you silly old trout fancy crying on live TV'!! How was I to know I was on TV when I was crying and wiping away the tears!! Plus I was wearing a Zaba 'bandage' because I thought a lot of people were going to wear them and I was the only one in the CBL1 as far as I could see!!

It was a fantastic send off for a wonderful player, a true Blue, a legend. Loved his little lad not waving with him and doing his own thing!! :-)