Skashion said:Lesser standard in Holland? This was a time when Ajax were a major European power. They were in consecutive Champions League finals only two seasons before Gio arrived. He didn't play often there, only twelve appearances in two years, and when he did play it was in the wrong position:mancitymick said:Not blaming him at all for us getting relegated but when it mattered he went missing. A gem of a player when he wanted to be. He was eventually found out when he went to a lesser standard of football in Holland. I fully understand the hero wankfest a lot of for him however when you look at the bigger picture it tells a different story
He was originally signed as a replacement for Jari Litmanen, but Litmanen stayed at Ajax as his proposed move to Barcelona fell through. As a result, Kinkladze played in an unfamiliar left-wing position
He wasn't even playing regularly when we got relegated the second time. After Joe Royle arrived, he wasn't a regular starter. Blaming him, therefore, for that relegation is especially ridiculous.
What I remember of Gio, is a man who was playing at a club that wasn't good enough for his level, and yet still wanted to stay. What I remember of Gio is that he played for us something like 24 hrs after a Georgian international, in the 5-2 at Stoke. What I remember of Gio is that he scored the best goal I've ever seen in the flesh. What I know of Gio is that he still loves us, and has been denied visas when he wanted to represent us in Masters football. So, yep, I still like the guy.
Of course he's not nearly as good as Silva but he was still an excellent player in his prime and in the right position, and he was very loyal to us.mancitymick said:Lesser standard Yes. Not the team he played for but the whole league is a lesser standard. Yes he was played out of position however according to some he can walk on water so should be able to play any where.
Skashion said:Of course he's not nearly as good as Silva but he was still an excellent player in his prime and in the right position, and he was very loyal to us.mancitymick said:Lesser standard Yes. Not the team he played for but the whole league is a lesser standard. Yes he was played out of position however according to some he can walk on water so should be able to play any where.
stony said:goater1978 said:Petetheblu said:I don't know, wet lettuce seems to fit the requirements pal....
As does piece of shit......
Actually it doesn't. Pete is one of the few from here who I've actually met. He's far from a piece of shit. He saves lives for a living and is one of the most genial blokes I've had the pleasure to meet.
Aside from acting like a wet lettuce, what do you do ?
stony said:goater1978 said:Petetheblu said:I don't know, wet lettuce seems to fit the requirements pal....
As does piece of shit......
Actually it doesn't. Pete is one of the few from here who I've actually met. He's far from a piece of shit. He saves lives for a living and is one of the most genial blokes I've had the pleasure to meet.
Aside from acting like a wet lettuce, what do you do ?
Jack74 said:goater1978 said:Jack74 said:Yes am idiot but if u think Silva is better than Gio u also r a idiot
Merlin ha ha
Well that's me told....
I can only hope that silva can match gio's achievements. Hopefully his career can reach the heights of being relegated twice in three seasons, and playing for derby :-)
I think your problem is you are looking back with rose tinted goggles. He was undoubtly a good city player and was the one ray of sunshine in those 3 terrible years but there is no way he was the quality of our current side. To say he wold play instead of silva is one of the most ridiculous things I've read on this forum.
I would put bernarbia ahead of gio and silva is head and shoulders above both of them.
Even better , tell u what Shaun u r still 2nd favourite player after a guy who could past a team on his own, he was shit Gio
Happy birthday Gio fuckin love u
goater1978 said:stony said:goater1978 said:As does piece of shit......
Actually it doesn't. Pete is one of the few from here who I've actually met. He's far from a piece of shit. He saves lives for a living and is one of the most genial blokes I've had the pleasure to meet.
Aside from acting like a wet lettuce, what do you do ?
He's remarkably abusive for a man described as "genial". He decided to bring insults into what had been a reasonable discussion about the merits of two City greats.
What you do for a living doesn't define who you are. I assume he is a fireman by what you posted. It's not at all relevant but I'm a teacher.
goater1978 said:stony said:goater1978 said:As does piece of shit......
Actually it doesn't. Pete is one of the few from here who I've actually met. He's far from a piece of shit. He saves lives for a living and is one of the most genial blokes I've had the pleasure to meet.
Aside from acting like a wet lettuce, what do you do ?
He's remarkably abusive for a man described as "genial". He decided to bring insults into what had been a reasonable discussion about the merits of two City greats.
What you do for a living doesn't define who you are. I assume he is a fireman by what you posted. It's not at all relevant but I'm a teacher.
stony said:goater1978 said:stony said:Actually it doesn't. Pete is one of the few from here who I've actually met. He's far from a piece of shit. He saves lives for a living and is one of the most genial blokes I've had the pleasure to meet.
Aside from acting like a wet lettuce, what do you do ?
He's remarkably abusive for a man described as "genial". He decided to bring insults into what had been a reasonable discussion about the merits of two City greats.
What you do for a living doesn't define who you are. I assume he is a fireman by what you posted. It's not at all relevant but I'm a teacher.
He called you a "wet lettuce" and you replied by calling him a "piece of shit"
Surely a man of your education can see who is actually being abusive.
Petetheblu said:goater1978 said:stony said:Actually it doesn't. Pete is one of the few from here who I've actually met. He's far from a piece of shit. He saves lives for a living and is one of the most genial blokes I've had the pleasure to meet.
Aside from acting like a wet lettuce, what do you do ?
He's remarkably abusive for a man described as "genial". He decided to bring insults into what had been a reasonable discussion about the merits of two City greats.
What you do for a living doesn't define who you are. I assume he is a fireman by what you posted. It's not at all relevant but I'm a teacher.
I awarded you a wet lettuce badge.....a lettuce due to your ability this morning to be the first to start slagging off the merits of an ex player on his "BIRTHDAY THREAD". You could have said happy birthday pal. Instead you turned it into a "he wasn't as good" thread.....why, I have no idea pal, but for me its bad behaviour, 2 hr detention for Mr G.
Now lets be friends.