Mancini used to describe Micah with an Italian phrase "Avere il braccetto” which translates as “short arm” - a sort of cross between a Big Jessie and a hypochondriac.Tend to agree with this. Micah Richards was probably more of a naturally gifted player whilst Pablo was probably more about 'passion 'and 'heart'. Zabaleta (as you rightly point out) was certainly a very decent player though and was without doubt the best fullback in the Prem in 13/14.
Seem to remember Mancini saying something like Richards was 'like crystal'
implying he was quite fragile (ie: frequently injured).
Richards certainly had some very good moments at City but his career did pretty much come to a halt at quite a young age after leaving us. As you pointed out injuries played a big part on this.
I live in the same road as Micheal. Great normal down to earth lad with lovely house and family.
The 50k a week, 5yr deal he signed obviously helped
He spent much of it in the casino and on booze sadly.40 actually. Netted about 5 million quid. Yes set him up for life.
He spent much of it in the casino and on booze sadly.
Maybe not much of it but many thousands of it.he hasn’t.
Martyn Magetson, wasn't the best to ever 'pull on the gloves' for City was he?Actually saw him play a blinder in an FA Cup victory at Brentford one year though. Seem to remember he made several great saves.This was the exception rather than the rule though ( and the abundance of pubs near Brentfords old ground may have been a factor in my recollection)I was one of the biggest wasted talents. Never got past a trial as a keeper. Now, you may think who gives a shit - thats a long way from playing, but had I got a chance I would have been reaching first team level just at a similar time to when Martyn Margetson made it into the team..... I reckon I could time travel back to that Everton game in 93 at my age now and still do a better job