a little birdie...Torres et al...

[Anonymous]

Yeah, can't see that myself. Can you imagine his final diary entry? Also he did a video interview recently. He's the one I think will make the cut defo.

Rubbish, means nothing.

Mark Hughes was in talks and secured a new deal for Zabaleta, 24 hours before he was pushed.

Clubs haven't made their own moves, as yet...to say Richards is out and out staying, would be wrong.

I think it's fair to say that City's policy with Ireland, Richards, Bellamy, Bridge, Robinho et al - is that they are happy for the players to stay and be part of the squad, but they are also willing to sell - BUT - only IF City's valuation of the players is met. We won't be seen as a soft touch when selling players as well as when buying players...

 

[Seosa]

Under Sven, Richards was one of the finest young CB's on the planet. Him and Dunne were a massive improvement on last years CB pairings. I remember facing Liverpool at home that season, 0-0, we had no shots at all on target but Dunne and Richards had Torres in there back pocket all game. Stop playing him at Right back for god's sake!

Go have a lie down hey, bleedin' MKat addicts...

 

[AntonDonJuan]

Etuhu is a complete cock

 

[BlumerMooner]

I guess half of the problem is being able to sell the players you really dont want. Im sure we would all quite happily see the likes of Jo, Caicedo and RSC leave the club but if nobody wants them I guess we have to then start to seriously think about selling the likes of Richards, Onouha and Ireland to get the numbers down.

Just give them away if it's that important to move them on. Makes much more sense than getting rid of players we'd rather keep.

This

 

[Nixon_The_Bike_Thief]

What are the implications, if any, of the 25 man squad and the FA and League Cup ? Anyone know categorically.

 

[fbloke]

Etuhu is a complete cock

And he doesnt track back FFS!

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

The info was seven in - ten out...

If you consider Petrov, Boj are already gone - eight more.

My GUESS...


ROBBIE
ONUOHA
IRELAND
JO
RICHARDS
SANTA CRUZ
BELLAMY
SWP

I tend to disagree with your selection of outgoing players. I cant see RM getting rid of both Onuoha and Richards. My guess is Richards will stay. I also think that Ireland will stay unless he is part of package - e.g Torres - Ireland plus cash scenario. SWP - not sure about that one either as english and good cover. Don't forget we can loan these players out too.

The last few posts clearly demonstrate the argument of trying to shift "11" players out in a month will be no problem.

They are dead wood, but of sufficient quality. Half of the list will be nominal fees.

Ultimately, as stated, they were guesses.

However, on SWP, his contract continues to run down and there has been plenty of interest.

We either pay him, or we lose him.

 

[roy.or.r]

will kolarov sign today?i hope so

 

[Seasideblue]

The thing with Richards is i seem to remember last year Mancini went on record saying he could make him into a great player So he must see potential him so would be surprised if he moved on

But there again i may be talking bollocks

 

[handy andys rocket]

For me if we sign 3 of those players we will be good enough to challenge for the title, top 4 should be nailed on and anything less than that to be considered as an absolute failure of monumental proportions!

It will take a few weeks for us to hit our stride, last season, the opening fixtures were kind in terms of easing the new guys in.

With Spurs away and Liverpool in first two games, albeit with new players of superior quality and a winning mentality, the Premier League will still come as a major culture shock.

And if we as fans think everyone hates us currently, wait until we have stopped spending in this window.

We will finally get a taste of what manure have to put up with every week...the biggest show in town,,,with everyone trying that extra ten per cent to bring us down a peg or two.

I see us top three, but without a top quality central defender, we might have to wait another year for a season-long title fight.

Well if Vinny and Joleon step up they could be an awesome partnership.