John Guidetti

[Ric]

It would be genuinely interesting to see whether a fully fit Guidetti could cut it at the top level for us given a run of games. I suspect we won't get to find out though.

 

[lloydie]

Think that's a tad cynical Ric, he's got more of a chance than than anyone since Sturridge.

 

[Ric]

Think that's a tad cynical Ric, he's got more of a chance than than anyone since Sturridge.

It would rely on injuries/suspensions for him to get a proper run I think, and by all accounts he's still a while off full fitness himself. I'd love to see him get a chance in the more winnable fixtures we have left, but barring a freak set of circumstances can't see it happening.

 

[Bluep*ss]

Think that's a tad cynical Ric, he's got more of a chance than than anyone since Sturridge.

It would rely on injuries/suspensions for him to get a proper run I think, and by all accounts he's still a while off full fitness himself. I'd love to see him get a chance in the more winnable fixtures we have left, but barring a freak set of circumstances can't see it happening.

Will be on the 1st team bench after easter. - and will step onto the pitch on 91 minutes and not touch the ball before whistle blown for full time.
Following Sinclair' treatment.

 

[SamCity123]

I imagine we'd have learnt how to score again by the time he's fit, but I think a man who scored 3 against Ajax when none of ours could, will get a chance.

 

[Nixon_The_Bike_Thief]

IMHO not only will Guidetti get his chance with us, he will take it.

 

[alexnash13]

IMHO not only will Guidetti get his chance with us, he will take it.

Finally, someone see's exactly what i see. I'm sick of trying to tell people (mainly not city fans i admit). I'm just going to sit back and bathe in my own smugness when everyone who ever doubted is proved wrong.

 

[lloydie]

Think that's a tad cynical Ric, he's got more of a chance than than anyone since Sturridge.

It would rely on injuries/suspensions for him to get a proper run I think, and by all accounts he's still a while off full fitness himself. I'd love to see him get a chance in the more winnable fixtures we have left, but barring a freak set of circumstances can't see it happening.

Will be on the 1st team bench after easter. - and will step onto the pitch on 91 minutes and not touch the ball before whistle blown for full time.
Following Sinclair' treatment.

Bloody hell cheer up.

@Ric; there will be injury/suspensions. Then it's up to JG what he does when he gets the chance, which he will, if he does well I expect to see the pragmatic side of RM. He'll not be scared of benching Tevez or Dzeko IMO

 

[Ray78]

He seems a confident and ambitous player so hopefully that will enough to put pressure on our current Strikers.

 

[DenisLawBackHeel74]

how far off fitness is he? this lad deserves his chance, i don't won't to see him get bit parts in a couple of games we need to determine if he is good enough before the start of next season imo.

edit:

seems from DH's training report he is about 6 weeks away from full fitness.

 

[sam-caddick]

Mario was a project striker and usually a top teams 4th choice is the youngster trying to break through, John's time has come to fit that position now Balotelli has gone.

For me I will take John as our 4th choice over any so called top striker coming in on big money, this lad wants to prove himself at the top level and has proven at Feyenoord he has the mentality to reach the top, that is priceless.

What we will get from John that I am sure he will do is desire on the pitch, a desire to do whatever he can to make sure he will get picked for the next game, picked for Champions League games, that's what we want.

What a statement we can make if he starts performing for us, having a player from our academy coming through and hopefully putting in really promising performances is a bigger statement to world football than going out and buying the new flavour of the month striker on big wages. Not only will we be respected more, but it shows a light at the end of the tunnel for all of the other academy players looking to break through!

 

[herrock]

Mario was a project striker and usually a top teams 4th choice is the youngster trying to break through, John's time has come to fit that position now Balotelli has gone.

For me I will take John as our 4th choice over any so called top striker coming in on big money, this lad wants to prove himself at the top level and has proven at Feyenoord he has the mentality to reach the top, that is priceless.

What we will get from John that I am sure he will do is desire on the pitch, a desire to do whatever he can to make sure he will get picked for the next game, picked for Champions League games, that's what we want.

What a statement we can make if he starts performing for us, having a player from our academy coming through and hopefully putting in really promising performances is a bigger statement to world football than going out and buying the new flavour of the month striker on big wages. Not only will we be respected more, but it shows a light at the end of the tunnel for all of the other academy players looking to break through!

Spot on.

 

[NoahCity]

Mario was a project striker and usually a top teams 4th choice is the youngster trying to break through, John's time has come to fit that position now Balotelli has gone.

For me I will take John as our 4th choice over any so called top striker coming in on big money, this lad wants to prove himself at the top level and has proven at Feyenoord he has the mentality to reach the top, that is priceless.

What we will get from John that I am sure he will do is desire on the pitch, a desire to do whatever he can to make sure he will get picked for the next game, picked for Champions League games, that's what we want.

What a statement we can make if he starts performing for us, having a player from our academy coming through and hopefully putting in really promising performances is a bigger statement to world football than going out and buying the new flavour of the month striker on big wages. Not only will we be respected more, but it shows a light at the end of the tunnel for all of the other academy players looking to break through!

exactly, for me, Guidetti doesn't have to succeed, he just has to be given a fair chance. If Mancini gives Guidetti ample time to try and prove himself, it will show all the other youth players that they can break through into the first team.

 

[Slicker than Sommeil]

Mario was a project striker and usually a top teams 4th choice is the youngster trying to break through, John's time has come to fit that position now Balotelli has gone.

For me I will take John as our 4th choice over any so called top striker coming in on big money, this lad wants to prove himself at the top level and has proven at Feyenoord he has the mentality to reach the top, that is priceless.

What we will get from John that I am sure he will do is desire on the pitch, a desire to do whatever he can to make sure he will get picked for the next game, picked for Champions League games, that's what we want.

What a statement we can make if he starts performing for us, having a player from our academy coming through and hopefully putting in really promising performances is a bigger statement to world football than going out and buying the new flavour of the month striker on big wages. Not only will we be respected more, but it shows a light at the end of the tunnel for all of the other academy players looking to break through!

exactly, for me, Guidetti doesn't have to succeed, he just has to be given a fair chance. If Mancini gives Guidetti ample time to try and prove himself, it will show all the other youth players that they can break through into the first team.

Adding on the point of making an example for Youth players, to grab the attention of us City fan by giving your all and making the most of a loan.

 

[woahmark]

Guidetti scored yesterday in the EDS game against Bolton, final score was 3-3. Pozo got a brace! Guidetti also played the full 90 minutes and said on twitter that it felt good. I still think it'll be a couple of weeks before he gets first team action. A few more EDS games and he should be ready (in my opinion).

 

[rastus]

Hope he gets his deserved opportunity, however we need someone with pace of which I am sure he posseses

 

[Matt the Giant]

Hope he gets his deserved opportunity, however we need someone with pace of which I am sure he posseses

I'd say lack of pace is his main weakness. He's a heavy and strong lad, and I don't think he'll ever be particularly fast.

 

[woahmark]

Hope he gets his deserved opportunity, however we need someone with pace of which I am sure he posseses

I'd say lack of pace is his main weakness. He's a heavy and strong lad, and I don't think he'll ever be particularly fast.

Yeah, I agree with you Matt. He's very much a Dzeko type of player, however, I think he's quite good with his feet; fairly tricky when it comes to dribbling.

 

[alexnash13]

Hope he gets his deserved opportunity, however we need someone with pace of which I am sure he posseses

I'd say lack of pace is his main weakness. He's a heavy and strong lad, and I don't think he'll ever be particularly fast.

Yeah, I agree with you Matt. He's very much a Dzeko type of player, however, I think he's quite good with his feet; fairly tricky when it comes to dribbling.

He is except Guidetti has this thing called "First Touch"; Dzeko seems to have lost it.

 

[unexpected item]

If Bobby gives him as many chances he gave Mario then he should be able to show us all what he's got.

Also, should Guidetti score a couple of goals in his first few appearances, be ready to compare the media's reaction to what happens when a rag kid makes news on his debut.