Big Svender
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Re: Distin?
reasoned analysis.
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reasoned analysis.
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Distin? (Merged)
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Re: Distin?
Indeed. There are better quality out there IMO.
PowderBlue said:Backward step.
Indeed. There are better quality out there IMO.
Re: Distin?
Absolutely spot on. It's a touch hypocritical for us to suggest that Distin left just for the money whereas players now joining City are here solely for 'the project'. He left to win things and he was proven correct, Kreskin couldn't have predicted the subsequent paths the respective clubs would later take.
RobbieBrewer said:Distin never dissed the club or took the piss.A great pro.
Lets have it rigfht-When he left for Portsmouth we looked fucked and they were on the up.It hurt at the time,but they were signing Diarra and Defoe and we were signing Dabo and Dickov.
The badge kissing thing was shite but he was getting big-time shit from "fans" who still don't know the difference between a player who never gave less than 100% and left for valid footballing reasons (at the time) and a so-called "mercenary."
But in pure footballing terms he's past his best.
Absolutely spot on. It's a touch hypocritical for us to suggest that Distin left just for the money whereas players now joining City are here solely for 'the project'. He left to win things and he was proven correct, Kreskin couldn't have predicted the subsequent paths the respective clubs would later take.
Prestwich_Blue
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Re: Distin?
Whast an idiotic statement. He was professional to the end, saw his contract out without a fuss but couldn't see where City were going at that time so did what he thought was best for his career. He was a good, footballing centre-half and far better than Dunne.alera said:No fucking way. Height of mercenary and well past his best. He fucked us and you want him back ?
OrigamiNinja
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Re: Distin?
Now being linked in the MEN.
Now being linked in the MEN.
Superman_7
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Re: Distin?
still pissed off he left us...so he can fuck off..just wants more pay..always been about the money
still pissed off he left us...so he can fuck off..just wants more pay..always been about the money
dannyboy91uk
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Re: Distin?
I bloody hope not he is reaching the age of 32 and he deserted us in the times we needed some commitment and loyalty whilst he left us on a bosman. "I'm leaving for a better club".
I bloody hope not he is reaching the age of 32 and he deserted us in the times we needed some commitment and loyalty whilst he left us on a bosman. "I'm leaving for a better club".
Dubai Blue
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Re: Distin?
Dickov was much more of a prick when he played against us, yet some people on here would have a statue of him outside the ground.manchestermooner said:Fuck him he'll probably end up on the bench at Spurs. Prick never forgive him for kissing the Portsmouth badge utter prick...NO WAY!
We can do alot better anyway.
Re: Distin?
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Distin back on City radar
Stuart Brennan
August 03, 2009
CITY are set to switch their attentions to former favourite Sylvain Distin if their move for Joleon Lescott falls flat.
The Blues have drawn up a short-list of alternative options as they wait to see whether Lescott forces the issue by putting in a transfer request - and Portsmouth's Distin is on it.
The Blues have already weighed up moves for Newcastle's Sebastien Bassong and Chelsea stopper Alex, after Everton firmly rejected a second £19m bid for Lescott.
But M.E.N. Sport understands that the name of 31-year-old Distin, who spent five seasons at City and was the club's player of the year in 2003, has now been added.
City are not prepared to move beyond the £20m mark for Lescott, although there is talk that the England defender is set to hand in a transfer request.
He did not take part in the Toffees' friendly at Coventry on Sunday, but that was put down to a hip injury.
City have come under fire from Everton manager David Moyes for the way they have conducted the pursuit of Lescott, but the Blues are privately insisting that they have done everything in the correct manner - at board- room level rather than through a cosy managerial chat.
Support
There was some welcome support for the Blues from Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore, who said that they were well within their right to spend big.
"Of course we don't want any club to spend more than they need to spend, or we will have hyperinflation," said Scudamore.
"We have been here before, haven't we? Chelsea came in and spent money. Manchester City have every right - the club's owner has every right - to do what other clubs have done unto other clubs since professional football began.
"But if they want to acquire top talent, why should Manchester City be the one club singled out for not being allowed to do what professional football clubs have done for 110 years?"
The Blues may be about to upset Moyes further - by taking a strong interest in two young players wanted by the Everton boss.
City have confirmed they are keeping an eye on exciting Leeds youngster Fabian Delph, and they had 21-year-old Sweden midfielder Rasmus Elm, watched yesterday, when he was in action for Kalmar.
Elm, who would cost around £4.5m, has already been the subject of rejected offers from Everton and Fulham.
Everton have already given Elm - one of the stars of the European Under-21 Championships - a tour of Goodison Park.
Would you like to see Distin back at City? Have your say.
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Distin back on City radar
Stuart Brennan
August 03, 2009
CITY are set to switch their attentions to former favourite Sylvain Distin if their move for Joleon Lescott falls flat.
The Blues have drawn up a short-list of alternative options as they wait to see whether Lescott forces the issue by putting in a transfer request - and Portsmouth's Distin is on it.
The Blues have already weighed up moves for Newcastle's Sebastien Bassong and Chelsea stopper Alex, after Everton firmly rejected a second £19m bid for Lescott.
But M.E.N. Sport understands that the name of 31-year-old Distin, who spent five seasons at City and was the club's player of the year in 2003, has now been added.
City are not prepared to move beyond the £20m mark for Lescott, although there is talk that the England defender is set to hand in a transfer request.
He did not take part in the Toffees' friendly at Coventry on Sunday, but that was put down to a hip injury.
City have come under fire from Everton manager David Moyes for the way they have conducted the pursuit of Lescott, but the Blues are privately insisting that they have done everything in the correct manner - at board- room level rather than through a cosy managerial chat.
Support
There was some welcome support for the Blues from Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore, who said that they were well within their right to spend big.
"Of course we don't want any club to spend more than they need to spend, or we will have hyperinflation," said Scudamore.
"We have been here before, haven't we? Chelsea came in and spent money. Manchester City have every right - the club's owner has every right - to do what other clubs have done unto other clubs since professional football began.
"But if they want to acquire top talent, why should Manchester City be the one club singled out for not being allowed to do what professional football clubs have done for 110 years?"
The Blues may be about to upset Moyes further - by taking a strong interest in two young players wanted by the Everton boss.
City have confirmed they are keeping an eye on exciting Leeds youngster Fabian Delph, and they had 21-year-old Sweden midfielder Rasmus Elm, watched yesterday, when he was in action for Kalmar.
Elm, who would cost around £4.5m, has already been the subject of rejected offers from Everton and Fulham.
Everton have already given Elm - one of the stars of the European Under-21 Championships - a tour of Goodison Park.
Would you like to see Distin back at City? Have your say.
Dubai Blue
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Re: Distin?
You'd think they'd keep him away from that godforsaken shithole right until the very last moment, wouldn't you?!Everton have already given Elm - one of the stars of the European Under-21 Championships - a tour of Goodison Park.