Luke shaw

Status
Not open for further replies.
MihaiCity said:
Dr Jacoby said:
I feel many are writing off Clichy somewhat prematurely. He's not had a great first half to the season, admittedly, but it was only a few seasons ago where many considered him the best left back in the league.

He was brilliant in our title-winning campaign.
Click to expand...
you can't keep a player up there because he had a very good seson 2-3 years ago..the man simply can't attack and this season he isn't that great at defending either..like a poster said he can't take evra place in france team ..so yes spending 25-30M on shaw in the summer will be good business tbh..he is only 18 and will give us 7-10 years of service so yes if clichy form doesn't improve dramasticall i think he will be gone in the summer
Click to expand...


Give him a chance. He was brilliant last season when Kolarov was embarrassingly bad.
Time has shown us that form does have a huge effect on players, but we can't just completely write off and sell every player who has a poor season/year. Pellegrini has turned Kolarov, Dzeko and Garcia back into great footballers (something which a lot of people were doubting could ever happen around 9 months ago) so give him a chance with Clichy (one of our most underrated players from 11/12 season and the start of 12/13).
 
I don't know why people so excited about this lad, i cant find anything very special in it, look to me a overrated player,

Passing : Weak
Holding on to the ball : Weak

Source from WHOSCORED

http://www.whoscored.com/Players/118244/

i think city needs Left footed World Class Winger ( DI MARIA), Defensive Midfield player ( Mascherano / Song / Banega / Mautudi ) and a World Class Centre Back ( Garay/ Masachio/ Mangala / Oatamendi / Hummuls )

I didn't mention names like Pogba, Vidal, because they are not available in January Transfer.
 
luckyadeel78 said:
i think city needs Left footed World Class Winger ( DI MARIA), Defensive Midfield player ( Mascherano / Song / Banega / Mautudi ) and a World Class Centre Back ( Garay/ Masachio/ Mangala / Oatamendi / Hummuls )

I didn't mention names like Pogba, Vidal, because they are not available in January Transfer.
Click to expand...

Bang on - a quick authentic left winger, defensive CM and and CB would complete our squad - Kolarov is much improved and Clichy is getting back to his best after a stop/start season!! On the other side we have Zab & Micah if he can stay fit - dont think new fullback is a priority :-)
 
luckyadeel78 said:
I don't know why people so excited about this lad, i cant find anything very special in it, look to me a overrated player,

Passing : Weak
Holding on to the ball : Weak

Source from WHOSCORED

http://www.whoscored.com/Players/118244/

i think city needs Left footed World Class Winger ( DI MARIA), Defensive Midfield player ( Mascherano / Song / Banega / Mautudi ) and a World Class Centre Back ( Garay/ Masachio/ Mangala / Oatamendi / Hummuls )

I didn't mention names like Pogba, Vidal, because they are not available in January Transfer.
Click to expand...

Good call on Banega. He can also play as an attacking midfielder and would be a perfect fit for our squad. Sunderland of all people have enquired about him.............yes, Sunderland. The guy is pure quality. Endorsed by Guardiola of all people.
 
luckyadeel78 said:
I don't know why people so excited about this lad, i cant find anything very special in it, look to me a overrated player,

Passing : Weak
Holding on to the ball : Weak

Source from WHOSCORED

http://www.whoscored.com/Players/118244/

i think city needs Left footed World Class Winger ( DI MARIA), Defensive Midfield player ( Mascherano / Song / Banega / Mautudi ) and a World Class Centre Back ( Garay/ Masachio/ Mangala / Oatamendi / Hummuls )

I didn't mention names like Pogba, Vidal, because they are not available in January Transfer.
Click to expand...


that's a decent and sensible list
 
City Watch ‏@City_Watch
The Guardian + Mirror: City have identified Southampton's Luke Shaw (18) as a top summer target with Pellegrini wanting a new left back
------------------------------------------------------

I imagine Chelski might have an input into that story.....
 
There are no doubts there will be a bidding war in the summer, but where he ends up there will be enormous pressure on the lad. I would like us to sign a player with a bit more experience, especially with the fee that he is likely to go for.
 
The Guardian(J Jackson) piece

Manchester City have identified Luke Shaw as a summer transfer target, with the manager, Manuel Pellegrini, intent on strengthening his options at left-back.

City face stiff competition from Chelsea and Manchester United for the 18-year-old but, with Gaël Clichy having lost his first-team berth and doubts about the defensive abilities of his replacement Aleksandar Kolarov, the Southampton defender represents an attractive, long-term investment.

Chelsea are in pole position, with Shaw being a fan of the club and the training ground in Cobham being close to where his parents live.

Even if Patrice Evra decides to stay at United, David Moyes is intent on signing a left-back, though the champions have only an outside chance of landing Shaw.

Evra and United hold an option that would allow the player to extend his contract by a year. Whether Evra would settle for being relegated to second choice is unclear but, given his affection for United and his influence in the dressing room, he may decide to stay
 
I still think 25-30m is too much. For a proven player like alves was when he joined Barca yes but not this kid. I guess homegrown player with potential has a premium price

Having said that he will end up in Chelsea. Too many things are aligned for them. Player is a fan of the club. Cashley declining. And the mourinho factor. I'll be shocked if he ends up somewhere else
 
ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN said:
IMO RB is more a concern than LB.

If Zaba is out we have Micah who is not good enough.
Click to expand...
Micah is good enough but he is never fit enough. Just look him playing in full fitness he just steam rolls the opponents. He should be given more time for full fitness. Maybe
 
avi.singh9993 said:
ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN said:
IMO RB is more a concern than LB.

If Zaba is out we have Micah who is not good enough.
Click to expand...
Micah is good enough but he is never fit enough. Just look him playing in full fitness he just steam rolls the opponents. He should be given more time for full fitness. Maybe
Click to expand...

Nah, he's not good enough. Nowhere near. CLueless going forward, lost a lot of his pace, can't control the ball particualrly well. And, we have't got a spare year for him to try and regain fitness!
 
rick.mcfc.40145 said:
avi.singh9993 said:
ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN said:
IMO RB is more a concern than LB.

If Zaba is out we have Micah who is not good enough.
Click to expand...
Micah is good enough but he is never fit enough. Just look him playing in full fitness he just steam rolls the opponents. He should be given more time for full fitness. Maybe
Click to expand...

Nah, he's not good enough. Nowhere near. CLueless going forward, lost a lot of his pace, can't control the ball particualrly well. And, we have't got a spare year for him to try and regain fitness!
Click to expand...

he is good but for a specific system, if we play one up front that leaves one player who can cover for his stroll back into position after his lung busting runs forward. However we currently tend to play with two up front, this means the full backs don't have that extra cover so he has to work harder to get back, this decreases his concentration levels and then he makes mistakes or forgets he should be getting back into position. I still believe that he would be best as a centre back as it would have less physical demands on him.
 
Luke Shaw would be agreat signing. He has great energy and attacking instincts , this lad could also fill the wide left position. Don`t forget Bale started as a full back and only blossomed when he was moved forward under twitcher. I would make him and a quality centre half a priorty. Then replace anybody else who moves on.
 
Micah is definitely good enough. In the title winning season i'd say he was better than Zabaleta.
 
PSmyth07 said:
Micah is definitely good enough. In the title winning season i'd say he was better than Zabaleta.
Click to expand...

Have you watched his recent displays - admittedly often coming back from injury but very poor and a million miles behind Zabaleta.
 
PSmyth07 said:
Micah is definitely good enough. In the title winning season i'd say he was better than Zabaleta.
Click to expand...

Micah is the prime example I use when explaining the sought of players that City should not buy. Basically would he get in any of the Top 7 teams and IMO the answer is a clear no.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Unread Posts

Don't have an account? Register now and see fewer ads!

SIGN UP
Back
Top