gooney said:
Marvin said:
With respect what do you know about Mancini's man management? I assume only what you read in the press or hear on the radio, 99% of which is garbage. Maybe the papers are right for all I know, but I don't trust them one bit
I dont know the man personally, none of us do. But all we can do is watch his interviews, watch his interaction with his players and listen to what his players say about him. I could be wrong, but he doesnt come across like someone who would take a young player to the side and give him guidance and advice. But like I said I could be wrong and Mancini maybe has tried all of this many times and AJ could be a deluded arrogant young man who thinks he has made it and doesnt listen to anyone. But I believe he has alot of talent and despite his flaws right now, he can become top class player. Its up to him to reach that, but a manager plays huge role for a young players improvement. Look at players like Nasro and Van Persie, they were known as arrogant trouble makers in their countries, but Wenger took his time because he knew the talent they have is worth the trouble they cause while they are still maturing. thats how I see AJ
you mean comments from players like....erm.....adam johnson?......comments like the ones in the story below.....same comments with a different headline from a new zealand website.....funny how our media take a different angle on things isn't it? with all due respect mate you know fuck all about our club only opinions you derive from headlines in the fuckin sun, stick to talking about your own club eh.
Frustrated Johnson accepts Mancini tactics working for Man City
tribalfootball.com - November 17, 2010, 12:05 am
While frustrated with his limited role, Adam Johnson believes Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has improved the team this season.
Much has been made of Mancini's tactics which some believe are negative.
Johnson told The Sun: "A lot of the players are attacking-minded players and want to attack.
"But I think what has been important to the manager is getting the shape right and working on our defensive shape.
"It has been about not conceding goals first and keeping clean sheets and then maybe nicking one."
The Mancini way has got City to fourth in the league and still in with a crack of the title.
Johnson said: "We have got a lot left in us as well. We have not been playing great or attractive football but we are getting results.
"If we can stay in the pack until after Christmas who knows what we can do.
"Maybe we could win it. There is loads of football to be played we are not a million miles off the top.
"The top four are capable of beating each other and slipping up. We just have to keep winning games and if we are there or thereabouts we have a chance.
"We have definitely got to be pushing to stay where we are until after Christmas and then see what we are capable of doing."