AntMcfc said:When I found out Silva had signed for City I was as excited as anybody, a truly top class player who has been courted by the biggest clubs in the world for many years, choosing City over a host of other clubs. This, in my opinion, the biggest signing the club has ever made. However, I think a lot of us are getting a little too excited about how well he's going to perform in this coming season. He's a small, technical player and we've seen in the past how players can struggle to adapt instantly to this league; coming from La Liga is a huge transition for a player of his calibur, and I think a few too many of us are expecting instant results from him.
Once he arrives and starts playing for us, we have to remember that he is after all a very young, very talented player who will require time to settle just as so many of the world's best players have done. Players like Ronaldo took 4 years to truly blossom, I get the feeling we won't be seeing the best of Silva for at least a season or two so it's imperative that we give him time, because regardless of how well he performs in this first season we know we have one of the best young talents in world football at our disposal so patience is the key and I urge this from all of you.
So what you are saying basically is we should expect him to be shit,anything else is a bonus?AntMcfc said:When I found out Silva had signed for City I was as excited as anybody, a truly top class player who has been courted by the biggest clubs in the world for many years, choosing City over a host of other clubs. This, in my opinion, the biggest signing the club has ever made. However, I think a lot of us are getting a little too excited about how well he's going to perform in this coming season. He's a small, technical player and we've seen in the past how players can struggle to adapt instantly to this league; coming from La Liga is a huge transition for a player of his calibur, and I think a few too many of us are expecting instant results from him.
Once he arrives and starts playing for us, we have to remember that he is after all a very young, very talented player who will require time to settle just as so many of the world's best players have done. Players like Ronaldo took 4 years to truly blossom, I get the feeling we won't be seeing the best of Silva for at least a season or two so it's imperative that we give him time, because regardless of how well he performs in this first season we know we have one of the best young talents in world football at our disposal so patience is the key and I urge this from all of you.
meeesh said:Cant understand why he didnt play so much in WC though ?
fatbloke said:I'm really excited about seeing Silva, he is one of those rare players who makes the game so enjoyable. His passing, touch, vision and awareness will be a major boost to our midfield and like a few others have said he's very hardworking. As we saw in the friendly against Sporting Lisbon last night, I think it's very apparent that we will play a midfield diamond in the majority of games this season with Silva being the main creative force just behind the front two. I just really hope the talent Silva has will bring the best out of Stephen Ireland in the same way Robinho did when he first arrived at the club. The thought of Silva and Ireland in the same midfield combined with the the industry and battling qualities of Yaya Toure and Milner really does make me think that we can be major contenders for the league title this year. Maybe it's a year too early but the potential is frightening.
Arguineguin said:fatbloke said:I'm really excited about seeing Silva, he is one of those rare players who makes the game so enjoyable. His passing, touch, vision and awareness will be a major boost to our midfield and like a few others have said he's very hardworking. As we saw in the friendly against Sporting Lisbon last night, I think it's very apparent that we will play a midfield diamond in the majority of games this season with Silva being the main creative force just behind the front two. I just really hope the talent Silva has will bring the best out of Stephen Ireland in the same way Robinho did when he first arrived at the club. The thought of Silva and Ireland in the same midfield combined with the the industry and battling qualities of Yaya Toure and Milner really does make me think that we can be major contenders for the league title this year. Maybe it's a year too early but the potential is frightening.
First, I apologize for not knowing how to write in English, I'm Canario, the same town as David Silva (Arguineguin), a municipality pricipalmente work for English tourism (95%).
I just want to say that David Silva is exactly as you describe, a player with "magic" as Xavi, Iniesta and Fabregas, players who have what any modern football team needs to succeed today as in Barcelona or selection from Spain .... creativity. Yes, creativity, Silva is going to give it in abundance at Manchester City.
Congratulations on your signing, we, the canaries, yet we left the wonder of how you got it, from now on personally follow Manchester City matches.
Greetings from the Canary Islands, and sorry for not knowing English.