7 | Joao Cancelo - 2022/23 Performances

[Delphinho]

The truth of the loan deal:

Cancelo hasn’t been loaned for just falling out of favour as I’m sure we’re all aware. The truth of the matter is he squared up to pep in training and actually threw a ball at him from point blank range. Luckily it only hit the catalans stomach and was able to keep his composure and deescalate the situation before an improbable brawl broke out. Ruben and Phil were quick to corner Cancelo and have a serious go at him.It’s clear there’s no going back now, Cancelo has indefinitely played his last game for Manchester City. For better or worse, only time will tell.

What a lovely fella

 

[Asa's left peg]

We'll still win the fucking lot. Enjoy your Tuesday.

That's the spirit!

 

[Dribble]

The plot thickens! Hedging his bets already is he?

Sounds like he knows he's fucked up & tried to call City's bluff, but we called his. What a fuckin dick! :-/

 

[TFC]

Off you popski xxx

 

[JTFactsPlz]

Talk about trying to manipulate public opinion. I mean, I get why he'd put out this self-serving bullshit, but it actually makes me dislike him more.

 

[Centurions]

Let me get this straight...

It's "Alleged" Jaoa Cancelo lobbed a ball at Guardiola after he made a reckless challenge on Foden & presumably Pep had some choice words for him, & Dias & Foden surrounded Cancelo? :-/

Are you expecting video? Maybe corroborating witness statements?

 

[middman]

Someone's mentioned Dias. Did he have anything to do/say about the situation?

Is there a split with the Portuguese lads in the squad?

Dias wasn’t mentioned to me , but the English lads sided with Foden and some of the others sided with Cancelo. Silva just walked away and left them to it . What is pissing me off though is that he told the club weeks ago he wanted out and continued with his shit attitude and we have no replacement lined up .

 

[Keeper!]

They've added a tricky winger and a seasoned DM, how have they not improved?

They failed in getting in their two No1 targets, both of them were outstanding talents.

Jorginho is a gamble and one that could backfire.

We have got rid of one of our only FB's but I know our dressing room will be a considerably happy place because of it.

 

[Asa's left peg]

Nathan fucking Aké. He played there on Friday.

There is no such thing as a "proper" left back.

Zinchenko was as much a "proper left back" as Clichy, Kolarov, Mendy etc.

I think you will find that, Ben Thatcher was our last proper 'proper' left back.

 

[bluetonium]

We were looking at left backs in the summer, didn't get our top target, and didn't go for another.

A few months later and we could have reinvestigated our left back data but didn't, and let another player who can play there go.

Regardless of cancelo's attitude, and it is clear that keeping him here was something pep and the team felt was unquestionably bad for the team, it would suggest that our top targets are not available in January, at least not at one days notice, and we are not prepared to pay a premium for a rush signing.

We need bodies though. I wonder if JWE will get his loan cut short, shame for him if so.