David Silva...

[Exeter Blue I am here]

I think another thing that seems to go a miss when debating Silva, is his strength and turn of pace. Over 5-10 yards he has the ability to get away from his marker and the strength to hold them off.

Yes, he's a tough little fucker on the quiet. And that 270-360 degree turn he uses to create space is just special. I've never seen the likes of it before.

That turn is special.

He'll never be robust enough for English football though, eh...... ;)

Seriously though, probably my favourite ever City player now in terms of the sheer joy of watching him in possession. We are truly blessed. He could cushion a plague infected body catapulted over a castle wall if he had to. His endless repertoire of perfect touches is so vast, that people tend to accept them as the norm - the right footed, body opening, first touch in the build up to Jovetic's goal being a case in point. Exquisite yet barely noticed

 

[kenzie115]

Id go as far to say hes the best player ive seen in a city shirt

He is for me, too.

The other thing he does is always, always, always keeps his body between the opponent and the ball. That's what that turn is all about. That's why he is hardly ever tackled.

That's definitely one of his best attributes. He always controls the ball in such a manner that allows his next step to put himself between the ball and the opponent, thereby forcing the opponent to foul him if he wants to get to the ball. His balance is superb.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Yes, he's a tough little fucker on the quiet. And that 270-360 degree turn he uses to create space is just special. I've never seen the likes of it before.

That turn is special.

He'll never be robust enough for English football though, eh...... ;)

Seriously though, probably my favourite ever City player now in terms of the sheer joy of watching him in possession. We are truly blessed. He could cushion a plague infected body catapulted over a castle wall if he had to. His endless repertoire of perfect touches is so vast, that people tend to accept them as the norm - the right footed, body opening, first touch in the build up to Jovetic's goal being a case in point. Exquisite yet barely noticed

Don't forget the pullback for Nasri's goal. My mate and I were laughing in the stand that he actually "stunned" the ball like a snooker player, so that the precise second it reached Nasri it stopped dead, ensuring Nasri just potted it in the centre of the goal without breaking even a quarter of a stride.

 

[Platini Pollock]

I love Dave.....


He is the best I have had the pleasure of seeing in sky blue shirt....


One thing I still think he can improve on is his goal tally. For a man of his skill it is too low. Deffo should be getting 10+ league goals per season.

 

[OB1]

Yes, he's a tough little fucker on the quiet. And that 270-360 degree turn he uses to create space is just special. I've never seen the likes of it before.

That turn is special.

He'll never be robust enough for English football though, eh...... ;)

Seriously though, probably my favourite ever City player now in terms of the sheer joy of watching him in possession. We are truly blessed. He could cushion a plague infected body catapulted over a castle wall if he had to. His endless repertoire of perfect touches is so vast, that people tend to accept them as the norm - the right footed, body opening, first touch in the build up to Jovetic's goal being a case in point. Exquisite yet barely noticed

:)

 

[Chris in London]

Id go as far to say hes the best player ive seen in a city shirt

He is for me, too.

The other thing he does is always, always, always keeps his body between the opponent and the ball. That's what that turn is all about. That's why he is hardly ever tackled.

That's definitely one of his best attributes. He always controls the ball in such a manner that allows his next step to put himself between the ball and the opponent, thereby forcing the opponent to foul him if he wants to get to the ball. His balance is superb.

Like many truly great players, he makes it look so simple. He often screens the ball by simply letting it roll on past the point where he could have controlled it to the point where his body is between the ball and the opponent. He let's the ball do the work for him.

 

[AliWaheed]

Some strange posts in this thread. Anyway, this is how I see it.

Silva can be replaced. But unless he was replaced by Iniesta you'd have a different Manchester City. Could be better, could be worse. Who knows. But really Iniesta is the only player with a similar game and ideology on the pitch in world football.

The Ribery comparison I find odd. Explosive and deadly player, who can do many of the things Silva can and vice versa, but so many differences between them to make the comparison worthless. Very different players.

But yeah all that aside, Silva is genius. Its the intelligence that really impresses me. Often as football fans we see things before they happen as we have that vantage point that opens up the field of play. With Silva he does things you don't even see from that vantage point. Very few players have that for me. Its a very small band of players. Maybe 5 or 6. Silva belongs in there.

Agree with this. Very similar to Iniesta. And, as his game isnt based on pace, he will be effective for a long time to come. Great having Nasri as well, not as great with the ball but is a better finisher. Silva's finishing lets him down sometimes. Should score so much more for the fucking GENIUS that he is.

 

[C Velz]

Ribéry can do everything that Silva can on the left, and more. What are these "so many" differences?

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[Proelia]

Ribéry cqn do everything that Silva can on the left, and more. What are these "so many" differences?

Fuck off you rag twat

 

[bluejon]

dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave
DAVE, SILVAAAA..... Saviour of the universe (da duh duh)
dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave dave
DAVE, SILVAAAA..... king of the impossible (da duh duh)

and yes, i know it won't catch on, but it made chuckle whilst very drunk on Saturday night

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Ribéry cqn do everything that Silva can on the left, and more. What are these "so many" differences?

You've just been told over the last few pages from those who watch him in the flesh every week what Silva can do that Ribery can't. And you don't seem to realise that Silva's best position is actually in the hole or off the striker, but we play him wide on both sides because he's so damn good he can run games from wide, cutting inside. Comparing him to Ribery is daft because they are different players. He's stronger, more aggressive and strikes the ball better, but he hasn't got anything like the balance, touch, grace or vision of Silva.

I don't think there's a City fan in the world would swap Silva for Ribery, great player though Ribery is.

 

[Petetheblu]

Ribéry can do everything that Silva can on the left, and more. What are these "so many" differences?

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Bang on and well said pal........Silva would also make a shite pseudo paedo aswell, David would get no where near him in Mothercare.

Now fook off!!!

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

Ribéry can do everything that Silva can on the left, and more. What are these "so many" differences?

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A pointless comparison, given that Ribery plays almost exclusively out wide, whereas Silva can play anywhere across the middle. I don't know if you're a rag or a German rag (Bayern), but just for info, if I were offered the opportunity to sign either (money not an issue), I'd pick Silva

 

[OB1]

Ribéry cqn do everything that Silva can on the left, and more. What are these "so many" differences?

You've just been told over the last few pages from those who watch him in the flesh every week what Silva can do that Ribery can't. And you don't seem to realise that Silva's best position is actually in the hole or off the striker, but we play him wide on both sides because he's so damn good he can run games from wide, cutting inside. Comparing him to Ribery is daft because they are different players. He's stronger, more aggressive and strikes the ball better, but he hasn't got anything like the balance, touch, grace or vision of Silva.

I don't think there's a City fan in the world would swap Silva for Ribery, great player though Ribery is.

I'd swap Silva for Messi but struggling to think of anyone other than him.

 

[C Velz]

See, the problem here is that under Guardiola, Ribéry doesn't exclusively play out wide. And it's clear some of you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. If you don't think the European Footballer of the Year can replace David Silva, I have no words.

I won't bother with this any further.

 

[Petetheblu]

Ribéry cqn do everything that Silva can on the left, and more. What are these "so many" differences?

You've just been told over the last few pages from those who watch him in the flesh every week what Silva can do that Ribery can't. And you don't seem to realise that Silva's best position is actually in the hole or off the striker, but we play him wide on both sides because he's so damn good he can run games from wide, cutting inside. Comparing him to Ribery is daft because they are different players. He's stronger, more aggressive and strikes the ball better, but he hasn't got anything like the balance, touch, grace or vision of Silva.

I don't think there's a City fan in the world would swap Silva for Ribery, great player though Ribery is.

I'd swap Silva for Messi but struggling to think of anyone other than him.

HA!!! fools, what about Phil Jones!!!!

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

Some strange posts in this thread. Anyway, this is how I see it.

Silva can be replaced. But unless he was replaced by Iniesta you'd have a different Manchester City. Could be better, could be worse. Who knows. But really Iniesta is the only player with a similar game and ideology on the pitch in world football.

The Ribery comparison I find odd. Explosive and deadly player, who can do many of the things Silva can and vice versa, but so many differences between them to make the comparison worthless. Very different players.

But yeah all that aside, Silva is genius. Its the intelligence that really impresses me. Often as football fans we see things before they happen as we have that vantage point that opens up the field of play. With Silva he does things you don't even see from that vantage point. Very few players have that for me. Its a very small band of players. Maybe 5 or 6. Silva belongs in there.

Agree with this. Very similar to Iniesta. And, as his game isnt based on pace, he will be effective for a long time to come. Great having Nasri as well, not as great with the ball but is a better finisher. Silva's finishing lets him down sometimes. Should score so much more for the fucking GENIUS that he is.

A good point. I remember we only got to enjoy about a season and a half of the genius that was Ali Bernabia (I still cream myself about him teeing up the Goat at Sheffield Wednesday and Gillingham), due to his age, but Spanish Dave has only just turned 28. All being well, someone that light on his feet and comparatively slightly built, should have another 4 years in him at the highest level. I hope he ends his career with us, and the same goes for Kun and Nasri. We've never had it so good

 

[aguero93:20]

See, the problem here is that under Guardiola, Ribéry doesn't exclusively play out wide. And it's clear some of you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. If you don't think the European Footballer of the Year can replace David Silva, I have no words.

I won't bother with this any further.

hah!

 

[dave_blue12]

Ribéry can do everything that Silva can on the left, and more. What are these "so many" differences?

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You show a complete lack of understanding of football to compare Silva to Ribery. No disrespect to Ribery, he is a great player but very different from David Silva

Where to begin ? No, can't be arsed.

Suggest you watch more of David Silva

 

[Petetheblu]

See, the problem here is that under Guardiola, Ribéry doesn't exclusively play out wide. And it's clear some of you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. If you don't think the European Footballer of the Year can replace David Silva, I have no words.

I won't bother with this any further.

Bye........we'll miss you oh great one.