super_city_si
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He was hyped to fuck the other night. He was only on a few minutes before he was booked and was livid.
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Is Zabaleta the most passionate City player ever?
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ColinBellsjockstrap
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No it would be Mick Doyle.
Yes, definitely Mike Doyle....Followed by Buzzer and The King.
But a good shout for Zabba though....
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In the modern era Zabba is iconic,he absolutely gets us.
So does Vincent & Joe. If Vincent had been fit more often I think he would've earned 'warrior'status.
In his own quiet,understated way I think Spanish Dave really gets us but because he doesn't head people's boots he doesn't get the coverage but just watch him doing flying rolls with Yaya after the Leroys goal on Tuesday.....that's passion !!
So does Vincent & Joe. If Vincent had been fit more often I think he would've earned 'warrior'status.
In his own quiet,understated way I think Spanish Dave really gets us but because he doesn't head people's boots he doesn't get the coverage but just watch him doing flying rolls with Yaya after the Leroys goal on Tuesday.....that's passion !!
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In the modern era Zabba is iconic,he absolutely gets us.
So does Vincent & Joe. If Vincent had been fit more often I think he would've earned 'warrior'status.
In his own quiet,understated way I think Spanish Dave really gets us but because he doesn't head people's boots he doesn't get the coverage but just watch him doing flying rolls with Yaya after the Leroys goal on Tuesday.....that's passion !!
One thing about David that always stuck with me was after Yaya's first at St. James' Park, he was calm, cool and directing people while the rest of them were jumpng about like the job was already done.
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Sorry I have just reasiled wjile discussing this there is only.one person who has give his heart and soul when playing for us and beyond and that is
Alex Williams
Alex Williams
Of the current lot, Zabaleta, Kompany, Hart, Caballero, Sané and Aguero all stand out.
One moment that will stick in my mind forever is when George Boyd tackled Kolarov in front of the home fans. We had a 1 goal lead with ten men and two minutes to go. He went down clutching his ankle, won the free kick, got up and very clearly winked at the home fans.
Another I will never forget for some reason is when Navas scored his penalty at Wembley last season and ran in front of the City supporters to rev them up. I still feel that this in part contributed to the atmosphere and by extension to the three penalty saves that won us the cup.
One moment that will stick in my mind forever is when George Boyd tackled Kolarov in front of the home fans. We had a 1 goal lead with ten men and two minutes to go. He went down clutching his ankle, won the free kick, got up and very clearly winked at the home fans.
Another I will never forget for some reason is when Navas scored his penalty at Wembley last season and ran in front of the City supporters to rev them up. I still feel that this in part contributed to the atmosphere and by extension to the three penalty saves that won us the cup.
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Certainly up there. Fills me with confidence every time he plays, if only for the way he revs up the players and supporters. And while commitment is his most endearing element, his form in 2011-12 from the point Micah got injured to the 2013-14 season where, in my opinion, he was one of the best in the world in his position, cements his place as a City and football legend of the era.
Ohhh Pablo Zabaleta!....
Ohhh Pablo Zabaleta!....
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love the zabman but if you cut Tommy Doyle he would bleed blue blood , he regularly bollocked his fellow players (especially rodney marsh) if he thought they were not pulling their weight. He hated the Rags every bit as much as the supporters , he was a city supporter as a kid and came through the ranks , i have got plenty of city shirts but the one with number 4 DOYLE takes pride of place.
Yep, and his grandson is lighting up the all conquering U16s also named 'TOMMY'
if ever you wanted a kid with a pedigree (Doyle and pardoe), then it's young TOMMY, he's got a chance for the very top also...
Zab is without doubt the embodiment of what it is to be a blue, those of a certain age had to hear stories from fathers and grandfathers, well we are living that period today with Zab, quintessentially 'the fucking man'!
Think this guy was but Zaba is up there.
Lawrence Furniss (1862–1941) was an English football player, manager and chairman who was the first ever manager of Manchester City F.C..
Furniss' football career began in the 1880s, before the advent of formal League football, when he played for the team which later became Ardwick AFC and Manchester City. Whilst in his mid-twenties, Furniss suffered a leg injury which meant he could no longer play football. However, Furniss wished to remain part of the formative club, and took on organisational tasks. By the time the club had named itself Ardwick AFC in 1887, Furniss had gained considerable influence within the club, and was largely responsible for Ardwick's move to a new ground at Hyde Road.
In 1889, Furniss was named secretary-manager of Ardwick, and led the team to win the Manchester Cup in successive years. This success played a large part in Ardwick gaining admittance to the Football League as members of the newly formed Second Division in 1892. Under Furniss, Ardwick finished fifth in the inaugural Second Division season. At this point Furniss relinquished his duty of managing the team in order to concentrate on off-the-field affairs, handing the management role to Joshua Parlby.
Ardwick became embroiled in financial troubles in 1894, resulting in the club reforming as Manchester City F.C., and Furniss took on the responsibility of resolving the financial situation. He used his own money to pay many Ardwick creditors, and had to postpone his wedding for three years as a result.
Furniss was twice chairman of Manchester City, first for a brief period in 1916, and also from 1921 to 1928. As chairman, Furniss again oversaw a move of ground, as Manchester City moved from Hyde Road to Maine Road in 1923.
Lawrence Furniss (1862–1941) was an English football player, manager and chairman who was the first ever manager of Manchester City F.C..
Furniss' football career began in the 1880s, before the advent of formal League football, when he played for the team which later became Ardwick AFC and Manchester City. Whilst in his mid-twenties, Furniss suffered a leg injury which meant he could no longer play football. However, Furniss wished to remain part of the formative club, and took on organisational tasks. By the time the club had named itself Ardwick AFC in 1887, Furniss had gained considerable influence within the club, and was largely responsible for Ardwick's move to a new ground at Hyde Road.
In 1889, Furniss was named secretary-manager of Ardwick, and led the team to win the Manchester Cup in successive years. This success played a large part in Ardwick gaining admittance to the Football League as members of the newly formed Second Division in 1892. Under Furniss, Ardwick finished fifth in the inaugural Second Division season. At this point Furniss relinquished his duty of managing the team in order to concentrate on off-the-field affairs, handing the management role to Joshua Parlby.
Ardwick became embroiled in financial troubles in 1894, resulting in the club reforming as Manchester City F.C., and Furniss took on the responsibility of resolving the financial situation. He used his own money to pay many Ardwick creditors, and had to postpone his wedding for three years as a result.
Furniss was twice chairman of Manchester City, first for a brief period in 1916, and also from 1921 to 1928. As chairman, Furniss again oversaw a move of ground, as Manchester City moved from Hyde Road to Maine Road in 1923.