Fernandinho to leave at the end of the season

[Johnny Mars Bar]

We’ve had some big players who might have had bigger ‘moments’ on the field, but it takes more than that to cement yourself as a club icon.

Ferna has been a true leader. A perfect role model. Given his all. He’s right up there with Vinny, Zabba, Silva and Aguero for me.

I don’t blame him one bit if he fancies giving his last year or two playing back to Brazil. In fact it’s totally honourable and the kind of thing I’d expect from a gentleman like him.

We need to get him back in a coaching role after through. His influence is huge.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

He does it with a smile.

I fucking love that for 10 years the narrative has been that he’s “not that kind of player” yet he’s absolutely that kind of player lol.

The king of shit housing. A double hard bastard.

 

[Shaelumstash]

Brilliant footballer.

I thought he’d be tailor made to be Pep’s number 2 and then go on to succeed him, but seems like it’s not going to happen :-(

 

[richards30]

Ferna seemed abit pissed off in the press conference today? Sharp, direct answers and not exactly great if pep didn’t know ferna was going to be leaving?

 

[Cotontoquinn]

Brilliant footballer.

I thought he’d be tailor made to be Pep’s number 2 and then go on to succeed him, but seems like it’s not going to happen :-(

There’s a German football genius called Ralf Rangnick who may be available in the summer….
unless Neil Warnock can be persuaded to come out of retirement ? His sides were always good from set pieces and CORNERS.

 

[Cotontoquinn]

Ferna seemed abit pissed off in the press conference today? Sharp, direct answers and not exactly great if pep didn’t know ferna was going to be leaving?

Would this count as a ”Ferna Brain Fart” or a ”Pep Brain Fart”??
Better off the pitch than on it.

 

[richards30]

Would this count as a ”Ferna Brain Fart” or a ”Pep Brain Fart”??
Better off the pitch than on it.

Very true, just seems strange it was announced the way it was? Ferna seemed really cross, not letting the media finish questions etc before he answered?

 

[Shaelumstash]

There’s a German football genius called Ralf Rangnick who may be available in the summer….
unless Neil Warnock can be persuaded to come out of retirement ? His sides were always good from set pieces and CORNERS.

Isn’t Ralf Rangnick the chap who invented gengenpressing?

 

[I'm With Stupid]

 

[Harlaching Sky Blue]

Juniniho as Boro for a short time was excellent.

I knew Id forget someone!! Agreed. Fair dues Coutinho was very decent too.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

One of the best players I have seen play for us. The complete midfielder in his prime. He’d make my best ever city eleven.

 

[Cotontoquinn]

Dont know whether this has been discussed already, but surely hes the best and most successful Brazilian ever to grace the Premiership and by some distance.

David Luis, (even tho hes rubbish), Firminho, Gilberto Silva (Arsenal a while back), Gabby Jesus, Alison, Ederson, Berti Glauber probably will get a vote or two...maybe Mirandinha from the deluded barcode fans...

But I dont think theres anyone else who gets close to Dinho (or have I missed anyone)

I think we can all agree that this was the worst Brazilian to grace the top league in England - especially between 1984-86.

 

[Blue Til Death]

It’s the right time for him to go but what a fantastic player, brilliant tactical fouling and shithousery for good measure .. He is a legend and will be sorely missed by us all ..

 

[Harlaching Sky Blue]

I think we can all agree that this was the worst Brazilian to grace the top league in England - especially between 1984-86.

Think youve been kind to him there pal, there are some much less complimentary photos of the pickled slob out there!!

 

[kaz7]

Cant believe a couple of people are calling him out , he answered a question , pep didnt know he said it not that he didnt know the plans for dinho this summer

Check yourselves and leave him be

 

[Phil1]

He’s earnt the right to make whatever decision suits him and his family best.
Will go down as one of our very best.

 

[Shirley]

He’s earnt the right to make whatever decision suits him and his family best.
Will go down as one of our very best.

Without doubt

 

[The Black Shed]

I understand that time waits for no man, but Fernandinho has been an unsung hero for City. I'm sure others will disagree but imo there were only two players during his time with us that truly owned it whilst on the pitch, consistently. You could sense the confidence not just in them but the team overall when they were playing - him and Kompany. City need to work hard in finding another in his mould, will be tricky cos players like him don't come around often. Thanks for all your hard work, desire, leadership and the occasional thunderbastard! Obrigado.

 

[Roachy]

Nigh on perfect midfielder in his prime.

 

[davyhulme blue]

Wish he was 10 years younger what a pro , immense athlete and footballer.good luck fern