It's Quiet 17 - Glory Thread

[Coatigan]

As a short term solution for the 4th CB think Ben Mee on a 2 year contract

He is on a free
This will be his last payday
He is a born and bred Blue

Sorry every time I see this mentioned all i can think of is

Ben Mee, tulibu-libu dachu!

 

[razman]

I think City will sort out a replacement 1st ( verbal agreement or officially) and then sell Ake

Pol did say that going in with 4 CBs is an absolute priority for him.

So Ake negotiations may well take time as not as straight forward as Sterling's

 

[oddfellows]

This 4th choice thing is weird that people keep saying. Laporte and Stones can't stay fit for an entire season. I'm sorry but if a centre back sees that all he knows he has to do is stay fit and he will take that starting position with Dias. 2nd position is up for grabs for any centre back

Reality though, Laporte and Dias are Peps No 1 starters with Boulders at 3.

I advocate competition but sitting on the bench for the majority of Premier games outside injury and suspension has to be factored in surely.

 

[Trickyblues]

Reality though, Laporte and Dias are Peps No 1 starters with Boulders at 3.

I advocate competition but sitting on the bench for the majority of Premier games outside injury and suspension has to be factored in surely.

But who knows what’s going to happen during the World Cup. 3 of our centre backs are nailed on starters for country and likely to get to the latter stages. 4th centre back may not even be at the World Cup and could be a nailed on starter post World Cup till the end of the season… who knows

Also personally don’t think there is an order for Dias, Laporte and Stones

 

[Coatigan]

I think City will sort out a replacement 1st ( verbal agreement or officially) and then sell Ake

Pol did say that going in with 4 CBs is an absolute priority for him.

So Ake negotiations may well take time as not as straight forward as Sterling's

If what tolmie has said were true, re City giving Chelsea a timeline or he stays, it would suggest the club already have a replacement and the likelyhood as an option in mind.

 

[Cobwebcat]

I know City like a couple of the defenders at Leicester and they aren't named JFE.

Justin and Fofana have both been looked at, but both are predominantly right-footed?

Expensive too. I like Forfana.

Cucurella has been obvious for a while.

The Centre Back is a lot harder to know unless it really is Gvardiol. Could well be someone we haven’t even guessed.

My only hope is that we get both this month.

 

[oddfellows]

But who knows what’s going to happen during the World Cup. 3 of our centre backs are nailed on starters for country and likely to get to the latter stages. 4th centre back may not even be at the World Cup and could be a nailed on starter post World Cup till the end of the season… who knows

Also personally don’t think there is an order for Dias, Laporte and Stones

I disagree Boulders started less than 15 games in the Premiership last season.

Take your point on World Cup and we only have to cast our minds back to the last few games of last season when our 3 CB's were injured.

It's a difficult one because nobody wants to sit on the bench that's the conundrum we need to solve.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Reality though, Laporte and Dias are Peps No 1 starters with Boulders at 3.

I advocate competition but sitting on the bench for the majority of Premier games outside injury and suspension has to be factored in surely.

Not sure I agree with that. I think all 3 of them are first choice centre backs. Stones and Dias being my preferred starters

 

[Trickyblues]

I disagree Boulders started less than 15 games in the Premiership last season.

Take your point on World Cup and we only have to cast our minds back to the last few games of last season when our 3 CB's were injured.

It's a difficult one because nobody wants to sit on the bench that's the conundrum we need to solve.

But how many did Stones start the season before that - and that was with a fully fit Laporte… I just don’t think it’s a guarantee that Laporte and Dias are first choices going into this season.

 

[Gumzy97]

Asked someone that knows abit of info about Leipzig said that Gvardiol has played Left back, LWB, centre back , popped up in midfield and left wing as well, also likes to drive into the midfield when he does play centre back to join attacks dribbling past players. Said he’s an anomaly at centre back as he has pace to burn. Incredibly composed on the ball he’s like a midfielder playing as a defender greatest attribute is his vision can pick out a pass like nothing.

also said he can see why we would want him as he has the potential to be the best centre back in the world in a few years time. He has everything. He’s also very confident in himself, wants to improve all the time. Pushes himself into starting eleven with his work ethic