Javi Garcia about city,Mancini and Pellegrini

[middleton___blue]

Interesting that he pointed out that he prefers living in st petersburgh as apposed too here. I know what he means though, the people here are very "reserved", the weather is shocking and the culture is well...manchester. Haha

 

[BLUEisville]

Seems incredible to say it, but I'm surely not the only one who's sorry Javi is not around at the moment. We assumed in Fernando we were getting an upgrade on Garcia, but he's turning into a far greater liability than Javi ever was. In fact, Javi was excellent at times towards the end of last season, and I've no doubt he'd be in ahead of Fernando now if MP had the choice.

I was Javi's biggest fan last season but I think it's clear Fernando offers more. He just needs some time to bed in - just like Javi did. Once we get our best midfield installed I think he'll really shine.

I still wouldn't mind having Javi around this season for extra cover, but it's hard to get past the fact that he was sold for 14 million! That's some tidy business.

He was always a pro and has nothing bad to say about the team, best of luck in the future!

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

Yes I am and, no, I don't have time to bum around on beaches or look at old buildings. For functionality and entertainment, Manchester beats them all.

A quick look at Tripadvisor lists nearly 8,000 restaurants and 1,300+ attractions in St Petersburg. In comparison, Manchester lists 1,600 restaurants and 380 attractions. St. Petersburg is the fourth largest city in Europe. It would be incredible if it didn't have far more to offer than Manchester.

Numbers are meaningless. Half the restaurants could be MacDonalds. There seem to be a lot of travel agents on this thread now.

I'll stick to CULTURE and you carry on with what Trip Advisor tells you. Have fun in the Baltic.

I see your definition of 'culture' is 'things that are not foreign and scary'. That's sad, but you're probably best off where you are.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Interesting that he pointed out that he prefers living in st petersburgh as apposed too here. I know what he means though, the people here are very "reserved", the weather is shocking and the culture is well...manchester. Haha

Are we certain he meant 'Manchester', the real Manchester? Too many people say Manchester and they mean Gtr Manchester or even that God-forsaken fleapit of North Cheshire!!

 

[jared]

Nice of him to not slag the club or the managers, which u can't say for many of our ex players.

Don't get the hurt about his lack of admiration for Manchester culture. Or that he prefers historical st Petersburg. Who cares.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

I think you have to be a Mancunian to love Manchester. I do think that the Club could do a hell of a lot more to settle the players in and get them familiar and understanding of the City though. It's not London, Paris, Milan, Madrid etc, but it can be appreciated. I know what they do at the moment and it is very superficial and doesn't engender any real familiarity with the culture, atmosphere and history of the City.
Something I and I know a few others, would like to get involved with.

 

[somethingelse]

Javi must like vodka and crime stories

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

I think you have to be a Mancunian to love Manchester. I do think that the Club could do a hell of a lot more to settle the players in and get them familiar and understanding of the City though. It's not London, Paris, Milan, Madrid etc, but it can be appreciated. I know what they do at the moment and it is very superficial and doesn't engender any real familiarity with the culture, atmosphere and history of the City.
Something I and I know a few others, would like to get involved with.

I take your overall point, but there's plenty of non-Mancunians who grow to love and appreciate the city. It's not going to be everyone's cup of tea and those to whom the weather is of significant value, especially so, but it has a vibrancy, swagger and a idiosyncratic charm, along with a world shaping history, that makes it punch enormously above its weight, particularly if you 'get' what it's about.

It's also worth saying that's it's very much a city 'on the up' which usually makes a place an enjoyable one to be part of.

I'll definitely be moving back in the next few years.

 

[Gray]

Manchester is a very compact city that is easy to walk round, which is what I like about it.

As pointed out it has a rich history and was at the forefront of the "Industrial Revolution".

There are some fascinating places to visit - The Town Hall, Rylands Library, Chethams Library, Central Library, Art Gallery, Museum of Science and Industry etc.

The Bridgewater Canal, the first in the country also enters the city at Cornbrook.

It is also the gateway to the Peak District and the Pennine Moors for those who like outdoor pursuits.

Granted it is far smaller than St. Petersburg (which I have visited) but for me that is its attraction.

Good luck to Javi, not the greatest player to ever wear the shirt but a model pro who never complained and always gave his best.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

I think you have to be a Mancunian to love Manchester. I do think that the Club could do a hell of a lot more to settle the players in and get them familiar and understanding of the City though. It's not London, Paris, Milan, Madrid etc, but it can be appreciated. I know what they do at the moment and it is very superficial and doesn't engender any real familiarity with the culture, atmosphere and history of the City.
Something I and I know a few others, would like to get involved with.

I take your overall point, but there's plenty of non-Mancunians who grow to love and appreciate the city. It's not going to be everyone's cup of tea and those to whom the weather is of significant value, especially so, but it has a vibrancy, swagger and a idiosyncratic charm, along with a world shaping history, that makes it punch enormously above its weight, particularly if you 'get' what it's about.

It's also worth saying that's it's very much a city 'on the up' which usually makes a place an enjoyable one to be part of.

I'll definitely be moving back in the next few years.

I have lots of friends who moved to Manchester from other parts of the world for uni or work or other reasons and just never left. It's an immensely livable city for the average person: everything is close, disposable income is high for the UK, the amenities and leisure activity opportunities are very good indeed for a city of its size.

However, if I were earning £80k per week and the best option for me was to spend my Friday nights in Hale or Panacea, I would be extremely disappointed.