David Silva retires from football (pg13)

[MillionMilesAway]

 

[Vienna_70]

A very sad way for one of the all-time greats - not just for Manchester City - to have to end his career.

It was a privilege to be in Etihad Stadium to watch him so often, and from our seats in CBL3, we had a perfect vantage point to observe his brilliance.

As I alluded to earlier, there was no better sight for me than to watch Merlin thread a perfectly weighted ball between opposing defenders for Leroy to run on to, and either score or set up a goal for another teammate.

But it wasn’t just his attacking prowess that endeared him to the Blue faithful; he wasn’t afraid to get stuck in and help defend. The idiots like gargoyle Gary used to accuse Fernandinho of committing "tactical fouls", but David wasn’t averse to making his fair share of them. And considering the treatment he received from opponents, he was a tough little fucker too.

Since his departure, we haven’t lacked top quality talent, but none of them has ever really replaced him, and I doubt any ever will.

All the best in your retirement, David, and I can’t wait to welcome you back to Etihad to show my appreciation of all your efforts in Blue.

 

[Semper aggressus]

One of the best ever. Absolutely sublime skills, we were very privileged to have him play for us and for so long. True legend.

 

[Don Karleone]

 

[skillman]

Effortless genius. He, Yaya, KDB and Aguero are the players I’ve watched and realised I was watching greatness at their peaks.

Hopefully he can come back next season to get a proper send off!

 

[WestGorton]

All the best Dave. For all his skill loved it most when he put in a good tackle and loves a pint.

 

[JRockBlues]

One of, if not the, purest footballers to wear our shirt. Certainly in my lifetime anyway. Sad that it's an injury that's called time on his career. Wish him unmitigated success in whatever his future holds.

 

[Stiff Little Wingers]

A very sad way for one of the all-time greats - not just for Manchester City - to have to end his career.

It was a privilege to be in Etihad Stadium to watch him so often, and from our seats in CBL3, we had a perfect vantage point to observe his brilliance.

As I alluded to earlier, there was no better sight for me than to watch Merlin thread a perfectly weighted ball between opposing defenders for Leroy to run on to, and either score or set up a goal for another teammate.

But it wasn’t just his attacking prowess that endeared him to the Blue faithful; he wasn’t afraid to get stuck in and help defend. The idiots like gargoyle Gary used to accuse Fernandinho of committing "tactical fouls", but David wasn’t averse to making his fair share of them. And considering the treatment he received from opponents, he was a tough little fucker too.

Since his departure, we haven’t lacked top quality talent, but none of them has ever really replaced him, and I doubt any ever will.

All the best in your retirement, David, and I can’t wait to welcome you back to Etihad to show my appreciation of all your efforts in Blue.

Great post. Its been a privilege to watch him. The heartbeat of our team for such a long time. And he did it by being such a humble, quiet nice guy.

 

[Debaser]

Going to watch him weekly was a fucking pleasure. Will forever be my favourite city player.

 

[yeseye]