Adam Johnson admits he may quit City???

[m27]

No. Didn't you read my previous post?

m27, Soulboy, Tomlie's Hairdo, 1 Barry Conlon, Pigeonio, giossidestep...I could go on.

All Mancini fans and all people I respect. All bright enough to realise an opinion on something on the club doesn't make you less of a fan. And happy to argue the toss without abuse and childishness.

Woah! Hold on a sec DD... A Mancini "fan"? That's a bit strong!

I've not been a fan of a player or a manager since John Bond sold Steve Mackenzie and broke my heart! I'm ONLY a fan of City... players and managers come and go, so I have little attachment to them. They are paid to do a job... and that's it!

I supported Mancini last season because I felt it was still his honeymoon period, and I'm an advocate that you can't judge a manager (or a player) for at least a few months while they settle in.

But once he reached the end of the season, Mancini's honeymoon period was over and he would be judged by his achievements, and only his achievemnents.

I stated a few months ago that I thought he cocked up the summer transfer window with a few questionable signings and a fair few gaps still apparent in the squad line-up. I felt he'd sort out the probelms behind the scenes... but he's still failed to do that. And I feel that the team is not being coached properly this season... now whether that is the fault of Platt, it's still Mancini's head on the block.

The only reason I am still "supporting" Mancini is that there is no realistic alternative. And until that happens, we are going to have to stick with him and hope it all pans out alright. Do I think he is capable of bringing success? Yes. But there are other factors in play at the moment as well...

But come the end of the season (and we both agree that there is no point in making an unenforced change before then...) I would expect the club to take stock. Irrespective of where we finish, 6th. or 2nd. , or even 1st. I would still expect the club to review his position. If we can get better, then just like any player, we replace. But if we can't find better, then we have to stick.

My views are actually more in accord with yours than I think you realise, it's just that I am willing to wait for the right opportunity to present itself, or hope that Mancini can be the manager we all hope he can be.

*raises his hand gingerly*

Errrrrr, I must say I'm probably not a 'fan' either. Just a supporter of him who lives in hope that he has a clear plan which will all come to fruition.

I've ended up hating every single manager who has ever managed City in my match-going lifetime for one reason or another so poor Mancini is up against it to be honest.

 

[citygirl77]

A forum is just that "A FORUM" if you don't like what people say, say nothing, everybody is entitled to their opinion.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Woah! Hold on a sec DD... A Mancini "fan"? That's a bit strong!

I've not been a fan of a player or a manager since John Bond sold Steve Mackenzie and broke my heart! I'm ONLY a fan of City... players and managers come and go, so I have little attachment to them. They are paid to do a job... and that's it!

I supported Mancini last season because I felt it was still his honeymoon period, and I'm an advocate that you can't judge a manager (or a player) for at least a few months while they settle in.

But once he reached the end of the season, Mancini's honeymoon period was over and he would be judged by his achievements, and only his achievemnents.

I stated a few months ago that I thought he cocked up the summer transfer window with a few questionable signings and a fair few gaps still apparent in the squad line-up. I felt he'd sort out the probelms behind the scenes... but he's still failed to do that. And I feel that the team is not being coached properly this season... now whether that is the fault of Platt, it's still Mancini's head on the block.

The only reason I am still "supporting" Mancini is that there is no realistic alternative. And until that happens, we are going to have to stick with him and hope it all pans out alright. Do I think he is capable of bringing success? Yes. But there are other factors in play at the moment as well...

But come the end of the season (and we both agree that there is no point in making an unenforced change before then...) I would expect the club to take stock. Irrespective of where we finish, 6th. or 2nd. , or even 1st. I would still expect the club to review his position. If we can get better, then just like any player, we replace. But if we can't find better, then we have to stick.

My views are actually more in accord with yours than I think you realise, it's just that I am willing to wait for the right opportunity to present itself, or hope that Mancini can be the manager we all hope he can be.

*raises his hand gingerly*

Errrrrr, I must say I'm probably not a 'fan' either. Just a supporter of him who lives in hope that he has a clear plan which will all come to fruition.

I've ended up hating every single manager who has ever managed City in my match-going lifetime for one reason or another so poor Mancini is up against it to be honest.

X2.

 

[SWP's back]

I wanted Sven out.

I wanted Dunne out.

I certainly wanted Hughes out.

I want Ade out.

I want Santa out.

I want SWP out.

I want Onuoha out.

I want Richards out.

I want Barry out.

I want Lescott out.

I want Bridge out.

The beauty of this forum and its opinions is such, that posters who may appear to agree in the majority of topics, aren't afraid to joust.

As it stands, I don't feel entirely comfortable wanting Mancini out.

I disagree with you on Barry, Richards and Lescott but agree with you on the rest. I don't even want Mancini out until we have a quality replacement. But I respect you and your opinion, Tolm, and you back your points up. even when they are wrong ;-) And like me, you love City to the core.

The 5% DD refers to shine through, if I'm honest. I could list them but I'd leave some out.

Birds of a feather flock together as this thread shows. Same names every time. Even funnier than the usual suspects are the new kids on the block who misjudge the way the wind's blowing and try to ingratiate themselves.

Just who do you think you are? You think you are in the top 5% of intelligent posters just because DD rates you. I'm sorry but Bigga and JC shit over you any day of the week and they will both tell you that we have argued til blue in the face on off topic without resorting to childishness. But when confronted with one of lifes eternal pessemists like you, it is easy to lose ones happy persona.

 

[Mancio]

I disagree with you on Barry, Richards and Lescott but agree with you on the rest. I don't even want Mancini out until we have a quality replacement. But I respect you and your opinion, Tolm, and you back your points up. even when they are wrong ;-) And like me, you love City to the core.

The 5% DD refers to shine through, if I'm honest. I could list them but I'd leave some out.

Birds of a feather flock together as this thread shows. Same names every time. Even funnier than the usual suspects are the new kids on the block who misjudge the way the wind's blowing and try to ingratiate themselves.

Just who do you think you are? You think you are in the top 5% of intelligent posters just because DD rates you. I'm sorry but Bigga and JC shit over you any day of the week and they will both tell you that we have argued til blue in the face on off topic without resorting to childishness. But when confronted with one of lifes eternal pessemists like you, it is easy to lose ones happy persona.

're wrong mate.
you can not offend the elect.
you are not in the top 5% elite.
they know the future and the present.
they have the contacts.
they are friends of those who count. important people.
not trumpet players.
and then they are smart. their IQ is terrible.
they are not fools like us.
You have to be more respectful in future.
and you have to thank them for their willingness to talk with you. poor unconscious.


However you are right about just one thing. Bigga can shit in many mouth every day of the week. and you too.

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

Adam Johnson is not as good as he thinks he is. He's a young lad though, so he's time to develop! I just hope he gets his head down, works hard, and tries to keep his lifestyle out of the national press!

 

[mcfc4title]

Agree with Mancini quote (if it's true). I do admire Adam Johnson's ability and potential but Mancini is right, he has room for improvement.

 

[mcfc1632]

I briefly saw that article and it stated that the comments were made on Thursady (before he actually started on Saturday) - my guess (wishful thinking??) would be that they were comments to someone and not to a newspaper - but then the Sun got hold of it and printed it as if it was a formal interview.

If he said those words to a friend, family member etc I could understand it - but I would be very disappointed if it was a formal interview with the press - in fact I would go as far as to suggest that he would have breeched club discipline if that was the case

 

[forevermancity]

Adam Johnson is not as good as he thinks he is. He's a young lad though, so he's time to develop! I just hope he gets his head down, works hard, and tries to keep his lifestyle out of the national press!

he does work hard, harder than most.

i would imagine its abit disheartening when players work their arses off in training, see other players taking the piss and the boss turning a blind eye to their antics.

mancini's job is to manage his players. with stories like this coming out daily surely some people can see that he clarly isnt managing them.

look at chelsea. their manager has kept massive ego's at bay, terry, lampard, drogba, anelka, cole, kalou etc. he doesnt alienate his players in the press.

look at fergie. how many times does he protect his players? lie for them? how many young players has he come out and publicaly cristicised on numerous occasions?

adam johnson et al are not being managed properly

 

[jay_mcfc]

Just who do you think you are? You think you are in the top 5% of intelligent posters just because DD rates you. I'm sorry but Bigga and JC shit over you any day of the week and they will both tell you that we have argued til blue in the face on off topic without resorting to childishness. But when confronted with one of lifes eternal pessemists like you, it is easy to lose ones happy persona.

Haha well said that man. Didsbury trying to jump aboard the 5% bandwagon. Move over mate, you're about 67% at best!