47 | Phil Foden - 2025/26

Part of Phil's problem is that he's never grown up either physically or as a person. He's 26 in a few days time but has the physique of a 15 year old youth team player. In the way the game has evolved he's just too lightweight. I fail to understand why he was never given a programme to help him bulk up though perhaps we thought given his early success he wouldn't have to. Judging by his choice of attire at the recent leaving party he dresses like a 15 year old also
 
Ajm1985 said:
Had a good cameo, then a great game vs Palace. Then 0 minutes in the final and benched again tonight. Wasn't great, wasn't awful when he came on but what do we expect when there's no rhythm?
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Couldn't agree more. I would have thought the final would be the perfect place to continue the momentum from Palace. That said, we won the game so not too bothered ;)
 
Ajm1985 said:
Had a good cameo, then a great game vs Palace. Then 0 minutes in the final and benched again tonight. Wasn't great, wasn't awful when he came on but what do we expect when there's no rhythm?
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Exactly. That's the reality of the situation.Anybodys who's ever played the game would totally understand every word of your post.
 
BlueMonkey79 said:
Think we've seen the best of him.

Doesn't look like he will ever get back to PoTY Foden.

Shame. But if we as a club want to get back to winning the league and CL we can't afford passengers.
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Foden has won 20 titles at Manchester City Football club.
Same as John Stones and Bernardo Silva.

Foden is halfway through his professional career.

Pep has stated Foden will return to his best form and the club will wait...

Foden is a Blue. Two footed and lethal ,when on form,in front of goal.

Foden has sublime football skills.

Why would anyone bounce onto BM to denounce this great player.....on the back of an average performance from the bench away at Bournemouth?.

Take a good long look at the bigger picture.....Foden is one of the greatest Midfield players ever to play football for City,and we should look to keep him,and support him ,anyway we can.imo

When great Blue players breakdown,through injury or whatever reason..Colin Bell and Paul Lake for example, it's important to look at the support given by the employer club.

Can we help bring this player back to his best ,or get rid because his form has dipped?

Look how City kept playing Bell after his injury,we kept trying with Lake..it was so sad.but those players had so much credit in the bank,they earned the support of the club.

Foden gets battered every time he plays,refs do not protect him.....let's hope the club continue to show full support for one of the greatest players I've ever had the privilege to watch play Football.

None of us know the real reason behind his dip in form,but the very fact Pep kept him around the squad tells you something. The greatest manager in the world....has faith in Foden.

Some of our supporters do not.

How sad.

Keep going Phil,there are real football fans across the globe who marvel at your skills,....The back heeled finish away at Wolves,with your ' weaker' right foot..is a standout memory.Pure class.

Look forward to more....and I don't see you as a passenger,....far from it.
 
ashleycaulcott1 said:
Strong rumours hes not made the WC squad! Beneficial I hope.
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I really hope he hasn’t, for his sake (couldn’t give a fuck about England!)

He looks like needs a rest, and a bit of a break to get his head right for next season.

What he definitely doesn’t need is another summer of pressure, frustration and disappointment - alongside the inevitable barrage of blame from the shower of cunts in our mainstream media for what will no doubt be yet another summer of underperformance for England’s grossly over-hyped National team.
 
dennishasdoneit said:
Foden has won 20 titles at Manchester City Football club.
Same as John Stones and Bernardo Silva.

Foden is halfway through his professional career.

Pep has stated Foden will return to his best form and the club will wait...

Foden is a Blue. Two footed and lethal ,when on form,in front of goal.

Foden has sublime football skills.

Why would anyone bounce onto BM to denounce this great player.....on the back of an average performance from the bench away at Bournemouth?.

Take a good long look at the bigger picture.....Foden is one of the greatest Midfield players ever to play football for City,and we should look to keep him,and support him ,anyway we can.imo

When great Blue players breakdown,through injury or whatever reason..Colin Bell and Paul Lake for example, it's important to look at the support given by the employer club.

Can we help bring this player back to his best ,or get rid because his form has dipped?

Look how City kept playing Bell after his injury,we kept trying with Lake..it was so sad.but those players had so much credit in the bank,they earned the support of the club.

Foden gets battered every time he plays,refs do not protect him.....let's hope the club continue to show full support for one of the greatest players I've ever had the privilege to watch play Football.

None of us know the real reason behind his dip in form,but the very fact Pep kept him around the squad tells you something. The greatest manager in the world....has faith in Foden.

Some of our supporters do not.

How sad.

Keep going Phil,there are real football fans across the globe who marvel at your skills,....The back heeled finish away at Wolves,with your ' weaker' right foot..is a standout memory.Pure class.

Look forward to more....and I don't see you as a passenger,....far from it.
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Love how you've singled my post out when you could have chosen from another of over 100 other "negative" posts.

Only time will tell if he will get back to the top.

I'll still stick by that he's been poor now for 1 and a half seasons. And when he's been on the pitch he's been miles away from the player of the year Phil.
 
BlueMonkey79 said:
Love how you've singled my post out when you could have chosen from another of over 100 other "negative" posts.

Only time will tell if he will get back to the top.

I'll still stick by that he's been poor now for 1 and a half seasons. And when he's been on the pitch he's been miles away from the player of the year Phil.
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Tbf.. I was in a rush,read your post,and instantly responded.
On reflection... I should not have done that,just posted without any tag.my apologies.
Great midfield players( and I'm oneofem,lol) always attract my attention...and I love to see them play the game.

Reading other posters views of Foden,is always intresting,and I've learned a lot,from his destractors,..I'm just quick,to back him,or ask for balance...when considering his worth.

Different opinions are great.tbh.
 
I think he'll benefit from a new manager coming in. Pep and Foden obviously had a great relationship but 10 years into his professional career maybe just getting new ideas from a new manager might freshen things up for him.

Maresca knows him, knows how good he is, probably won't ask him to do too much different, but it'll feel new coming from someone else.
 
domalino said:
I think he'll benefit from a new manager coming in. Pep and Foden obviously had a great relationship but 10 years into his professional career maybe just getting new ideas from a new manager might freshen things up for him.

Maresca knows him, knows how good he is, probably won't ask him to do too much different, but it'll feel new coming from someone else.
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Yeah I agree.

I know alot of people are dooming about Maresca as an uninspired appointment.

But I think some of these players, especially Foden, will benefit from a new coach to develop another side to their game and not get stuck in the same thinking.
 
Earlyriser said:
Part of Phil's problem is that he's never grown up either physically or as a person. He's 26 in a few days time but has the physique of a 15 year old youth team player. In the way the game has evolved he's just too lightweight. I fail to understand why he was never given a programme to help him bulk up though perhaps we thought given his early success he wouldn't have to. Judging by his choice of attire at the recent leaving party he dresses like a 15 year old also
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He did start to "bulk up" in the context of Foden at least prior to his off field issues. He was definitely looking stronger when he won POTY but clearly the off the field issues he had led to him losing a lot of muscle mass.

Not sure how true it is, but contrary to the above I've been told he's not had a call saying he's not in the WC squad...at least as of yet. Tuchel's been ringing around but he's got 29 players to call and might wait until tomorrow for some.

Should clarify I've not been told this by Phil but someone who knows the family so not claiming is as ITK information!
 
Has apparently not made England squad which a joke.

Those saying how great it is are a bit dim
 
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