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Was he from Ireland?
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Balotelli (continued - bust up with Mancini pg 18)
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Just fond of a Limerick.
gordondaviesmoustache said:FantasyIreland said:Rolee said:Is your username a reference to Stephen Ireland?
No,Johnny Fantasy,a mercurial talent from the 60's.
Was he from Ireland?
Just fond of a Limerick.
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I'm sure there's a poem in there somewhere.FantasyIreland said:gordondaviesmoustache said:FantasyIreland said:No,Johnny Fantasy,a mercurial talent from the 60's.
Was he from Ireland?
Just fond of a Limerick.
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Right thats it,youre Bard.....
gordondaviesmoustache said:I'm sure there's a poem in there somewhere.FantasyIreland said:gordondaviesmoustache said:Was he from Ireland?
Just fond of a Limerick.
Right thats it,youre Bard.....
Re: Balotelli (continued)
Ibrahimovic EXCLUSIVE: City need to show Mario some love because he's the one who can win them the title
By JOE RIDGE
PUBLISHED: 23:00 GMT, 2 January 2013 | UPDATED: 23:00 GMT, 2 January 2013
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As something of a maverick himself Zlatan Ibrahimovic should know how to deal with volatile characters, and he's offered Manchester City some timely advice on how to manage the enigma that is Mario Balotelli.
The 22-year-old Italian striker looked to have turned a corner in his career when he shone at Euro 2012, but he has regressed back into his old ways again this season, making headlines only for the wrong reasons and netting just three times in 15 games.
Some City fans have begun to lose patience with Balotelli but Ibrahimovic - who played alongside him at Inter Milan from 2007 to 2009 - believes that City manager Roberto Mancini should continue to take the rough with the smooth and persist with the precociously talented striker.
It takes one to know one: Ibrahimovic (left) played with Balotelli (right) at Inter Milan
'If you ever spend any time with Mario then you love Mario,' said the 31-year-old Swede, who has been no stranger to controversy himself during a 13-year career at the highest level.
'Even though he is not always the easiest player for the coach to manage, speak to any of his old coaches like Jose (former Inter and current Real Madrid boss Mourinho) and they will tell you when you work with Mario you always have a smile on your face.'
Ibrahimovic, who has netted 18 goals in just 16 games for Paris Saint-Germain this season, believes that Balotelli can inspire City to claw back the seven-point lead Manchester United currently hold over them in the Premier League title race.
Moody blue: Balotelli has made headlines mostly for the wrong reasons since his arrival at Man City
False dawn: The striker was outstanding last summer as Italy reached the final of Euro 2012
'He is a special player and a special talent,' added the former Milan, Barcelona and Juventus man. 'When Mario plays like he can he will hurt any team in the world.
'Manchester City are already a way behind Manchester United in the Premier League – but if any player can retain the title for them it is Mario. All the class that Manchester City have I would still say Mario is the most capable.
Maverick: Ibrahimovic himself is something of an extrovert
Ibrahimovic - who scored a stunning long-range overhead kick against England in November - also revealed that he helped Mancini to nurture Balotelli when the trio were together at the San Siro.
'I tried to help Mario because it is true he does sometimes make decisions in the moment – but that is his personality,' he added.
'Roberto will know the same as me that the way to get the best out of Mario is to love him. That is what he will react best to – and if they can get Mario playing at his best then Manchester City still have a big chance.'
Just read it and all I can do is shake my head, seems like Raiola been putting words in Zlatans mouth.Blueroses said:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2256196/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-Mario-Balotelli-loved.html
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Ibrahimovic EXCLUSIVE: City need to show Mario some love because he's the one who can win them the title
By JOE RIDGE
PUBLISHED: 23:00 GMT, 2 January 2013 | UPDATED: 23:00 GMT, 2 January 2013
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As something of a maverick himself Zlatan Ibrahimovic should know how to deal with volatile characters, and he's offered Manchester City some timely advice on how to manage the enigma that is Mario Balotelli.
The 22-year-old Italian striker looked to have turned a corner in his career when he shone at Euro 2012, but he has regressed back into his old ways again this season, making headlines only for the wrong reasons and netting just three times in 15 games.
Some City fans have begun to lose patience with Balotelli but Ibrahimovic - who played alongside him at Inter Milan from 2007 to 2009 - believes that City manager Roberto Mancini should continue to take the rough with the smooth and persist with the precociously talented striker.
It takes one to know one: Ibrahimovic (left) played with Balotelli (right) at Inter Milan
'If you ever spend any time with Mario then you love Mario,' said the 31-year-old Swede, who has been no stranger to controversy himself during a 13-year career at the highest level.
'Even though he is not always the easiest player for the coach to manage, speak to any of his old coaches like Jose (former Inter and current Real Madrid boss Mourinho) and they will tell you when you work with Mario you always have a smile on your face.'
Ibrahimovic, who has netted 18 goals in just 16 games for Paris Saint-Germain this season, believes that Balotelli can inspire City to claw back the seven-point lead Manchester United currently hold over them in the Premier League title race.
Moody blue: Balotelli has made headlines mostly for the wrong reasons since his arrival at Man City
False dawn: The striker was outstanding last summer as Italy reached the final of Euro 2012
'He is a special player and a special talent,' added the former Milan, Barcelona and Juventus man. 'When Mario plays like he can he will hurt any team in the world.
'Manchester City are already a way behind Manchester United in the Premier League – but if any player can retain the title for them it is Mario. All the class that Manchester City have I would still say Mario is the most capable.
Maverick: Ibrahimovic himself is something of an extrovert
Ibrahimovic - who scored a stunning long-range overhead kick against England in November - also revealed that he helped Mancini to nurture Balotelli when the trio were together at the San Siro.
'I tried to help Mario because it is true he does sometimes make decisions in the moment – but that is his personality,' he added.
'Roberto will know the same as me that the way to get the best out of Mario is to love him. That is what he will react best to – and if they can get Mario playing at his best then Manchester City still have a big chance.'
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Ibra's right,the question is,how long do you persevere?
We have neither the time or the luxury.
Ibra's right,the question is,how long do you persevere?
We have neither the time or the luxury.
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