Dribble said:Somud said:But if Kompany is preferred as the CB instead of buying Lescott, then we need a new DM. This was what I meant. We need two players for each position unless we want to see TBH and Dunne playing frequently in the upcoming season. With a new DM, like tall, strong and versatile Westermann from Schalke for example, we would have Westermann (tall) and De Jong (short) for DM, and Kompany, Dunne (two tall ones) and Ned and Toure (two short ones) for CB. What do you think?
The reason why Lescott is a key signing for Hughes is not just because he is an England class CB but also cover and competition for Bridge.
When we play away at Stamford Bridge, Old Trafford, Anfield or The Emirates I can see Hughes opting to go with a back four of Zab, Toure, Kompany & Lescott (if we sign him) and playing Bridge as a wide left Midfielder.
The writing is on the wall for Robinho! I know some of you think he's God's gift but just hear me out. Robinho's skill is undoubtedly world-class, but 70% of the time it feels like we're playing with 10 men and this is why we were exposed so often away from home last year and we suffered even more when both he and Elano both played.
Against Blackburn, we looked an infinitely stronger unit when Robi was subbed. I think the only reason he has played as much as he has is because MH would have been commiting professional suicide if he'd dared drop him last season, but if we keep progressing at a good rate this season and keep winning and Robi still doesn't contribute as all Premiership footballers are expected to, trust me he'll be dropped! Not completely all at once, but little by little.
For me Robi's occasional flashes of brilliance are far outweighed by his lack of presence over a full 90 minutes. Like I said IF we do get Lescott it definitely wont be the end of Kompany, far from it, I feel it may just be the beginning of the end for Robinho unless he steps up to the pace and power of the Premiership.
Ducado said:Sorry Dribble can't agree with you about Robbie, his away form is not so good, I agree, besides he means more to the club than just performance on the pitch he is more a talisman
barryo said:I have some bad news lads........potentially
I have just trawled through last nights posts to see where and when DSOB got sacked and I couldn't find it anywhere!!!!
*Cue the music from Jaws!!!!*
sort of understand your point but think you made it a bit drastic, robbie last season was a passenger in many away games and against blackburn wasn't amazing and yes went missing from time to time, but saying the writing on the wall for him is a bit wide of the mark, i think you may see more of what happened against blackburn, with regards him not seeing 90mins, but he despite his sometime lacklustre displays possess a talent that very few in the premiership have, especially now tranny has gone, and thats to produce magic, moments that make the entrance fee seem value for money for just that tiny piece of skill, i think with the players we've aquired, being of a strong proven premiership type, that will enable robbie to do his stuff more often, last season he was playing in a side that were maybe a bit in awe of him or basically not at his level but now we have great players to compliment his style have faith. players like robbie will lose the ball and will look lazy, but football the premiership and city would be so worse off without the likes of him, he's a once in a life time player, tollerate his flaws, but marvel at his skills! sorry got a bit side tracked anything on lescott?Dribble said:Somud said:But if Kompany is preferred as the CB instead of buying Lescott, then we need a new DM. This was what I meant. We need two players for each position unless we want to see TBH and Dunne playing frequently in the upcoming season. With a new DM, like tall, strong and versatile Westermann from Schalke for example, we would have Westermann (tall) and De Jong (short) for DM, and Kompany, Dunne (two tall ones) and Ned and Toure (two short ones) for CB. What do you think?
The reason why Lescott is a key signing for Hughes is not just because he is an England class CB but also cover and competition for Bridge.
When we play away at Stamford Bridge, Old Trafford, Anfield or The Emirates I can see Hughes opting to go with a back four of Zab, Toure, Kompany & Lescott (if we sign him) and playing Bridge as a wide left Midfielder.
The writing is on the wall for Robinho! I know some of you think he's God's gift but just hear me out. Robinho's skill is undoubtedly world-class, but 70% of the time it feels like we're playing with 10 men and this is why we were exposed so often away from home last year and we suffered even more when both he and Elano both played.
Against Blackburn, we looked an infinitely stronger unit when Robi was subbed. I think the only reason he has played as much as he has is because MH would have been commiting professional suicide if he'd dared drop him last season, but if we keep progressing at a good rate this season and keep winning and Robi still doesn't contribute as all Premiership footballers are expected to, trust me he'll be dropped! Not completely all at once, but little by little.
For me Robi's occasional flashes of brilliance are far outweighed by his lack of presence over a full 90 minutes. Like I said IF we do get Lescott it definitely wont be the end of Kompany, far from it, I feel it may just be the beginning of the end for Robinho unless he steps up to the pace and power of the Premiership.
Ducado said:Sorry Dribble can't agree with you about Robbie, his away form is not so good, I agree, besides he means more to the club than just performance on the pitch he is more a talisman
Exactly, he dragged the defender awayblue1969 said:If anyone doubts Robbies influence watch Ades goal again, watch Robbies movement off the ball. He leaves a huge hole for Ade.