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Balotelli: being a " character" is not enough (merged)
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Nelly's Left Foot
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Re: being a " character" is not enough
As I said clutching at straws.based on that anyone in the penalty area could be said to be involved for the first one.
Closer with the 2nd one but the defender was trying to stop the ball rolling in as I think it would have.Not close enough for me.
didactic said:Nelly's Left Foot said:Involved in both goals!!Boy that's clutching at straws and actually made me laugh so thank you for that.
Won the ball that had been lost passed to Silva. Silva shot winning us a corner. From that corner Dejong score. First goal.
Second goal was behind the defender and he knew if he didnt do anything it was a tap in for Balo so he tried to kick the ball out scoring an own goal.
That to me my friend is involvement.
As I said clutching at straws.based on that anyone in the penalty area could be said to be involved for the first one.
Closer with the 2nd one but the defender was trying to stop the ball rolling in as I think it would have.Not close enough for me.
StretfordBlueInCork
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Re: being a " character" is not enough
COULD
that means f-all...how does that mean he's leaving...
obviously tevez is amazing.......plus thats from goal.com the amount off bull on their is untrue...
the main word their isdidactic said:StretfordBlueInCork said:i agree...
http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/engla...ni-admits-carlos-tevez-could-leave-manchester
Italian fears his captain could quit regardless of potential Champions League and FA Cup success, whilst also insisting he needs to prove fitness before Wembley showcase
By Andrew Kennedy
Apr 29, 2011 9:15:00 AM
Carlos Tevez
Roberto Mancini
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Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has conceded that captain Carlos Tevez could leave Eastlands in the summer, regardless of whether the club qualify for the Champions League or not.
Tevez’s future at City has been subject of speculation since he handed in a transfer request earlier in the season, only to withdraw it a week later following talks with his manager.
Despite being in the hunt for Champions League qualification and with an opportunity to end City’s 35-year trophy drought, Mancini does not believe that a successful season on the pitch would be enough to secure the future of his top goal scorer.
Mancini was quoted as saying by the Daily Mirror: “We need to talk with Carlos [about staying], but we have time to do this, at the moment, the two most important things are to win the FA Cup and finish in the top four.
“It’s more important to know when Carlos can play. Hopefully after we win the FA Cup and get in the Champions League we can talk about his position.
“I don’t think it depends on getting into the Champions League, no. But we know how important it is that we finish in the top four and win the FA Cup, for the club.”
Mancini had also previously raised questions as to whether Tevez would feature in the FA Cup final unless he could prove his fitness beforehand, but the Italian will reinstate the Argentine as captain if he can.
He said: “Carlos will be skipper when he is fit, absolutely. I can not say if he will be guaranteed a place, because he has to be 100% fit.
“If he is it depends for the cup final. It’s important that we have all the players available. We also have big games in the Premier League.
“We can’t just think of the final, we can’t forget the other games in the league, they are very important - more important than the final at this moment.
“If we take a risk because we want to play with Carlos and he’s not ready then it can be a problem for him and for us. We don’t want that to happen.”
Mancini also moved to end speculation about his own future, insisting he wanted to continue to build a side at Eastlands.
“Absolutely, if it is down to me then I will stay here. I have put in a lot of hard work to get here,” he said.
“I would be very disappointed after all the work to hand it over to someone else. I hope the work here will be easier from now on.
“I want to concentrate on City because we are one of the teams who can challenge for big things. I want to think about getting in the Champions League and winning the FA Cup.”
COULD
that means f-all...how does that mean he's leaving...
obviously tevez is amazing.......plus thats from goal.com the amount off bull on their is untrue...
brian the blue
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Re: being a " character" is not enough
Wasn't this thread about Balo "not giving a fuck" rather than his recent scoring form?
At the end of the day the team is used to playing the Tevez way, where we pass it around infront of the defence as Tevez drops off, trying to pass well and carve out opportunities for Tevez to score... It all goes through him and Silva when he plays.
Balotelli is a completely different striker, who doesn't want to drop off deep and get involved in a passing game in front of the other teams defence. He makes runs in behind the defence as well as dropping out wide to allow him to have a go at a defender himself. He's a much more direct striker. If you watch recent games back over, you'll see the amount of times he makes a run into the channel and in behind the defence but gets over looked as we pass it around infront of the other team, builing up the play.
I'm a big fan of Balotelli and really hope he stays here for a while. I'd much rather have Balotelli here than Tevez, thats for sure.
Wasn't this thread about Balo "not giving a fuck" rather than his recent scoring form?
At the end of the day the team is used to playing the Tevez way, where we pass it around infront of the defence as Tevez drops off, trying to pass well and carve out opportunities for Tevez to score... It all goes through him and Silva when he plays.
Balotelli is a completely different striker, who doesn't want to drop off deep and get involved in a passing game in front of the other teams defence. He makes runs in behind the defence as well as dropping out wide to allow him to have a go at a defender himself. He's a much more direct striker. If you watch recent games back over, you'll see the amount of times he makes a run into the channel and in behind the defence but gets over looked as we pass it around infront of the other team, builing up the play.
I'm a big fan of Balotelli and really hope he stays here for a while. I'd much rather have Balotelli here than Tevez, thats for sure.
Nelly's Left Foot
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Re: being a " character" is not enough
Aren't you supposed to be proving your own point rather than our's.Mancini does not say in there that Tevez is leaving.
So what else have you stated that is wrong I wonder?
didactic said:StretfordBlueInCork said:i agree...
http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/engla...ni-admits-carlos-tevez-could-leave-manchester
Italian fears his captain could quit regardless of potential Champions League and FA Cup success, whilst also insisting he needs to prove fitness before Wembley showcase
By Andrew Kennedy
Apr 29, 2011 9:15:00 AM
Carlos Tevez
Roberto Mancini
Find the best odds and bet on the Premier League.
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has conceded that captain Carlos Tevez could leave Eastlands in the summer, regardless of whether the club qualify for the Champions League or not.
Tevez’s future at City has been subject of speculation since he handed in a transfer request earlier in the season, only to withdraw it a week later following talks with his manager.
Despite being in the hunt for Champions League qualification and with an opportunity to end City’s 35-year trophy drought, Mancini does not believe that a successful season on the pitch would be enough to secure the future of his top goal scorer.
Mancini was quoted as saying by the Daily Mirror: “We need to talk with Carlos [about staying], but we have time to do this, at the moment, the two most important things are to win the FA Cup and finish in the top four.
“It’s more important to know when Carlos can play. Hopefully after we win the FA Cup and get in the Champions League we can talk about his position.
“I don’t think it depends on getting into the Champions League, no. But we know how important it is that we finish in the top four and win the FA Cup, for the club.”
Mancini had also previously raised questions as to whether Tevez would feature in the FA Cup final unless he could prove his fitness beforehand, but the Italian will reinstate the Argentine as captain if he can.
He said: “Carlos will be skipper when he is fit, absolutely. I can not say if he will be guaranteed a place, because he has to be 100% fit.
“If he is it depends for the cup final. It’s important that we have all the players available. We also have big games in the Premier League.
“We can’t just think of the final, we can’t forget the other games in the league, they are very important - more important than the final at this moment.
“If we take a risk because we want to play with Carlos and he’s not ready then it can be a problem for him and for us. We don’t want that to happen.”
Mancini also moved to end speculation about his own future, insisting he wanted to continue to build a side at Eastlands.
“Absolutely, if it is down to me then I will stay here. I have put in a lot of hard work to get here,” he said.
“I would be very disappointed after all the work to hand it over to someone else. I hope the work here will be easier from now on.
“I want to concentrate on City because we are one of the teams who can challenge for big things. I want to think about getting in the Champions League and winning the FA Cup.”
Aren't you supposed to be proving your own point rather than our's.Mancini does not say in there that Tevez is leaving.
So what else have you stated that is wrong I wonder?
The Fat el Hombre
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Re: being a " character" is not enough
This boy is gonna be one hell of a player. He's 5 years younger than dzeko and already looks 3 times the player. Now is it that two of the highest rated striking prospects in Europe are actually really shit, or is it that a Load of bluemoon no marks don't know what the fuck they're on about? Hmmm, let me think...
This boy is gonna be one hell of a player. He's 5 years younger than dzeko and already looks 3 times the player. Now is it that two of the highest rated striking prospects in Europe are actually really shit, or is it that a Load of bluemoon no marks don't know what the fuck they're on about? Hmmm, let me think...
Re: being a " character" is not enough
This is not about you and your personal agenda against Mario but simply the truth. You said he was not involved in both goals when he clearly was. Just because you say the world is square does not make it so my friend. But feel free to say it just dont expect us to be the type of pussies to swallow the milk when it turns out to be sour. He was also involved in Dzekos goal so much so that they complained he was distracting the keeper. He ran the scum defence ragged and drew defenders while Yaya was able to steal a cross and score. But in Nellys world not good enough. Hes what we will do next striker why dont you sign him so as to make sure you are happy.
Nelly's Left Foot said:As I said clutching at straws.based on that anyone in the penalty area could be said to be involved for the first one.
Closer with the 2nd one but the defender was trying to stop the ball rolling in as I think it would have.Not close enough for me.
This is not about you and your personal agenda against Mario but simply the truth. You said he was not involved in both goals when he clearly was. Just because you say the world is square does not make it so my friend. But feel free to say it just dont expect us to be the type of pussies to swallow the milk when it turns out to be sour. He was also involved in Dzekos goal so much so that they complained he was distracting the keeper. He ran the scum defence ragged and drew defenders while Yaya was able to steal a cross and score. But in Nellys world not good enough. Hes what we will do next striker why dont you sign him so as to make sure you are happy.
Re: being a " character" is not enough
we've really suffered without the 'mercurial' Tevez
especially since he handed in his transfer request
lol
Balo will do the business next season and I doubt the mercenary agent fee earning one will be here so lets get behind the precocious one instead
we've really suffered without the 'mercurial' Tevez
especially since he handed in his transfer request
lol
Balo will do the business next season and I doubt the mercenary agent fee earning one will be here so lets get behind the precocious one instead
Re: being a " character" is not enough
Yes clearly wrong which is why Mancini keeps starting Mario because he simply is not good enough. Keep hating changes nothing.
Nelly's Left Foot said:Aren't you supposed to be proving your own point rather than our's.Mancini does not say in there that Tevez is leaving.
So what else have you stated that is wrong I wonder?
Yes clearly wrong which is why Mancini keeps starting Mario because he simply is not good enough. Keep hating changes nothing.