Balotelli.

[OB1]

The point that this guy is a big gamble is well made and is why Inter are taking the Mick by trying to lever the price up. As mentioned above, City can afford to gamble but that is not a reason to pay over the odds.

 

[franksven]

Hi, inter fan here.
I found this forum looking around opinions from MC fans about Balotelli.
I've decided to post since I've been reading some things that are obviously wrong.
First of all: Yes, Balotelli has been racially abused, but not as much as you make it sound. The thing is, Balotelli is a jerk, as a person, and that's it. For example: http://www.goal.com/en/news/10/ital...-balotelli-given-police-warning-following-toy.

He's been abused especially by Juve and Chievo fans and in some other stadiums. He enjoys provoking other team's fans and behaving like an asshole to everyone.
He's neved been racially abused by his own fans, he's been whistled because he's done some very bad things. Apart from having zero workrate and teamwork he's lazy and when things don't go his way he starts doing stupid things like diving (let's see how that goes in England where everyone hates it) and kicking opposition players so he always finishes the match with a yellow card.

He once refused to sit on the bench because he thought he should have started before Eto'o and Milito, so Mourinho sent him to the stands. He insulted Mourinho and the whole team in the locker room once and that's why he didn't play for 2 months. During this 2 months he wore Milan's shirt on TV which as you can imagine it's an insult to the whole Inter team, staff and fans. When he was getting back on the team the Barcelona incident happened, he wasn't being racially abused he was being whistled for behaving like a prick during the most important match of the season when Inter were barely holding a 3-1 lead. After that he continued acting stupid until the end of the season knowing that Mourinho had to play him because we had too many matches and Pandev was injured.

He also could have got the starting spot when Eto'o went to the African Cup but he lost it to the new signing Pandev because he didn't do anything, not even run, for 2 matches and we drew against Siena at home, dead last team of Serie A.

It may seem that I'm being too harsh on him but that's how he is and that's also why he's hated so much everywhere except at S.Siro. Even after all this I don't want Inter to sell him. I think he's got the ability to become one of the best players in the world if he gets his mind sorted out. I'd like him to stay at Inter one more year until we decide that he's a lost cause.
If you sign him he'll be capable of doing the best and the worst things all in the same match.

I hope you understand my point.

Can we take him on loan then ?

Just in case, I'm sure you understand.

 

[Matt Diablo]

Hi, inter fan here.
I found this forum looking around opinions from MC fans about Balotelli.
I've decided to post since I've been reading some things that are obviously wrong.
First of all: Yes, Balotelli has been racially abused, but not as much as you make it sound. The thing is, Balotelli is a jerk, as a person, and that's it. For example: http://www.goal.com/en/news/10/ital...-balotelli-given-police-warning-following-toy.

He's been abused especially by Juve and Chievo fans and in some other stadiums. He enjoys provoking other team's fans and behaving like an asshole to everyone.
He's neved been racially abused by his own fans, he's been whistled because he's done some very bad things. Apart from having zero workrate and teamwork he's lazy and when things don't go his way he starts doing stupid things like diving (let's see how that goes in England where everyone hates it) and kicking opposition players so he always finishes the match with a yellow card.

He once refused to sit on the bench because he thought he should have started before Eto'o and Milito, so Mourinho sent him to the stands. He insulted Mourinho and the whole team in the locker room once and that's why he didn't play for 2 months. During this 2 months he wore Milan's shirt on TV which as you can imagine it's an insult to the whole Inter team, staff and fans. When he was getting back on the team the Barcelona incident happened, he wasn't being racially abused he was being whistled for behaving like a prick during the most important match of the season when Inter were barely holding a 3-1 lead. After that he continued acting stupid until the end of the season knowing that Mourinho had to play him because we had too many matches and Pandev was injured.

He also could have got the starting spot when Eto'o went to the African Cup but he lost it to the new signing Pandev because he didn't do anything, not even run, for 2 matches and we drew against Siena at home, dead last team of Serie A.

It may seem that I'm being too harsh on him but that's how he is and that's also why he's hated so much everywhere except at S.Siro. Even after all this I don't want Inter to sell him. I think he's got the ability to become one of the best players in the world if he gets his mind sorted out. I'd like him to stay at Inter one more year until we decide that he's a lost cause.
If you sign him he'll be capable of doing the best and the worst things all in the same match.

I hope you understand my point.

yeah really? you should have seen fukin Gerry Creaney mate

 

[Neville Kneville]

The point that this guy is a big gamble is well made and is why Inter are taking the Mick by trying to lever the price up. As mentioned above, City can afford to gamble but that is not a reason to pay over the odds.

It's Mancini's call, he knows the player better than most & if he decides it's worth the risk & is willing to put his reputation & probably his job on the line, the lad must be some talent.

 

[bellwhaft]

Hi, inter fan here.
I found this forum looking around opinions from MC fans about Balotelli.
I've decided to post since I've been reading some things that are obviously wrong.
First of all: Yes, Balotelli has been racially abused, but not as much as you make it sound. The thing is, Balotelli is a jerk, as a person, and that's it. For example: http://www.goal.com/en/news/10/ital...-balotelli-given-police-warning-following-toy.

He's been abused especially by Juve and Chievo fans and in some other stadiums. He enjoys provoking other team's fans and behaving like an asshole to everyone.
He's neved been racially abused by his own fans, he's been whistled because he's done some very bad things. Apart from having zero workrate and teamwork he's lazy and when things don't go his way he starts doing stupid things like diving (let's see how that goes in England where everyone hates it) and kicking opposition players so he always finishes the match with a yellow card.

He once refused to sit on the bench because he thought he should have started before Eto'o and Milito, so Mourinho sent him to the stands. He insulted Mourinho and the whole team in the locker room once and that's why he didn't play for 2 months. During this 2 months he wore Milan's shirt on TV which as you can imagine it's an insult to the whole Inter team, staff and fans. When he was getting back on the team the Barcelona incident happened, he wasn't being racially abused he was being whistled for behaving like a prick during the most important match of the season when Inter were barely holding a 3-1 lead. After that he continued acting stupid until the end of the season knowing that Mourinho had to play him because we had too many matches and Pandev was injured.

He also could have got the starting spot when Eto'o went to the African Cup but he lost it to the new signing Pandev because he didn't do anything, not even run, for 2 matches and we drew against Siena at home, dead last team of Serie A.

It may seem that I'm being too harsh on him but that's how he is and that's also why he's hated so much everywhere except at S.Siro. Even after all this I don't want Inter to sell him. I think he's got the ability to become one of the best players in the world if he gets his mind sorted out. I'd like him to stay at Inter one more year until we decide that he's a lost cause.
If you sign him he'll be capable of doing the best and the worst things all in the same match.

I hope you understand my point.

yeah really? you should have seen fukin Gerry Creaney mate

grate riposte. not.

 

[Fuzzmaster101]

Hi, inter fan here.
I found this forum looking around opinions from MC fans about Balotelli.
I've decided to post since I've been reading some things that are obviously wrong.
First of all: Yes, Balotelli has been racially abused, but not as much as you make it sound. The thing is, Balotelli is a jerk, as a person, and that's it. For example: http://www.goal.com/en/news/10/ital...-balotelli-given-police-warning-following-toy.

He's been abused especially by Juve and Chievo fans and in some other stadiums. He enjoys provoking other team's fans and behaving like an asshole to everyone.
He's neved been racially abused by his own fans, he's been whistled because he's done some very bad things. Apart from having zero workrate and teamwork he's lazy and when things don't go his way he starts doing stupid things like diving (let's see how that goes in England where everyone hates it) and kicking opposition players so he always finishes the match with a yellow card.

He once refused to sit on the bench because he thought he should have started before Eto'o and Milito, so Mourinho sent him to the stands. He insulted Mourinho and the whole team in the locker room once and that's why he didn't play for 2 months. During this 2 months he wore Milan's shirt on TV which as you can imagine it's an insult to the whole Inter team, staff and fans. When he was getting back on the team the Barcelona incident happened, he wasn't being racially abused he was being whistled for behaving like a prick during the most important match of the season when Inter were barely holding a 3-1 lead. After that he continued acting stupid until the end of the season knowing that Mourinho had to play him because we had too many matches and Pandev was injured.

He also could have got the starting spot when Eto'o went to the African Cup but he lost it to the new signing Pandev because he didn't do anything, not even run, for 2 matches and we drew against Siena at home, dead last team of Serie A.

It may seem that I'm being too harsh on him but that's how he is and that's also why he's hated so much everywhere except at S.Siro. Even after all this I don't want Inter to sell him. I think he's got the ability to become one of the best players in the world if he gets his mind sorted out. I'd like him to stay at Inter one more year until we decide that he's a lost cause.
If you sign him he'll be capable of doing the best and the worst things all in the same match.

I hope you understand my point.

I accept most of your points and bow to your greater knowledge of the player. However, that clip from a news report is a real nothing story. If that's the worst he's done he's not exactly a real problem is he? If we do sign him he'll get a great reception here and unless he steps seriously out of line or puts in zero effort here he will get plenty of support.

 

[bellwhaft]

In terms of Balotelli as a trouble causer, think Barton ... in a different way and without the cigars.

 

[The Deckchair Kit]

In terms of Balotelli as a trouble causer, think Barton ... in a different way and without the cigars.

Thing is, Joey could have been a contender....with the right management / support both on and off the field, no way am I saying that JB's issues were the sole responsibly of MCFC, but perhaps a manager that commanded respect early on from JB, would have changed his history...all ifs and buts I know.

However.

If RM is backing himself to take that role on with Balotelli and he knows him better than anyone else on here, then surely we should not just back him, but applaud him for having the balls to step up and say, this guys for me.

RM might just be the manager Balotelli needs.

 

[niall_mcfc]

In terms of Balotelli as a trouble causer, think Barton ... in a different way and without the cigars.

Thing is, Joey could have been a contender....with the right management / support both on and off the field, no way am I saying that JB's issues were the sole responsibly of MCFC, but perhaps a manager that commanded respect early on from JB, would have changed his history...all ifs and buts I know.

However.

If RM is backing himself to take that role on with Balotelli and he knows him better than anyone else on here, then surely we should not just back him, but applaud him for having the balls to step up and say, this guys for me.

RM might just be the manager Balotelli needs.

I understand what your saying mate about Balotelli maybe wanting to play for Mancini because he looks up to him but i really dont want a player at our club who doesnt want to play for a certain manager ie Mourinho just because he wasnt picked for a game or he had to do more running than he wanted to.

By the sounds of it the guy isnt arsed about what people think of him and sometimes this is good as it shows he has confidence but i think he goes to far sometimes with his reaction to it and coming to the premiership is going to be a lot tougher than the Serie A. Hes going to be going to places like Bolton and Stoke where he is going to get kicked repeatedly for 90 minutes, and how is he going to react to this. Dive? Violence?

Im not doubting the lads potential but id like to see him come here on loan with a view to a permanent deal and see how he handles the premiership before we go and splash £25-30 million on a player who imo has yet to show enough to merit that kind of fee.

 

[shawgorbie]

grate riposte. not.[/quote]
great retort,yes