Mancini (cont)

[The Flash]

I don't need to read the thread Billy, I know exactly what will be being said and by who.

Are you Mystic Dids now?

Welcome back, btw.

Blue Heaven has been doing a not-so-sterling impression of you in your absence.

Re: Lincolnshire, were you the only blue in the pub?

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Re: Lincolnshire, were you the only blue in the pub?

There were about 40 in the pub but only me and one United fan making large "Go on!" and "oooowwwwww" noises as events unfolded. Went for a pint at half time and noticed a pretty blonde in a City shirt at the bar so had a chat. I said to her "we should be ahead here" and she went "It's just boring". Boring? A derby match like that boring? It was totally gripping.

When we scored I went ballistic and she sort of half smiled a bit. When Aguero scored I did the same daft thing I always do when we score a big, important goal and I'm not there: actually ran around a bit like a knob. She barely made an utterance.

 

[The Flash]

Re: Lincolnshire, were you the only blue in the pub?

There were about 40 in the pub but only me and one United fan making large "Go on!" and "oooowwwwww" noises as events unfolded. Went for a pint at half time and noticed a pretty blonde in a City shirt at the bar so had a chat. I said to her "we should be ahead here" and she went "It's just boring". Boring? A derby match like that boring? It was totally gripping.

When we scored I went ballistic and she sort of half smiled a bit. When Aguero scored I did the same daft thing I always do when we score a big, important goal and I'm not there: actually ran around a bit like a knob. She barely made an utterance.

I am guilty of such behaviour. I was in my local and when Aguero scored I jumped about like a twat and it then cut to Baconface and I screamed "Take that you whiskey-nosed c*nt!!" at The TV. Cue the tumbleweed as the place went silent....

...oh well!

 

[samharris]

I'm very surprised so many people think that an FA Cup win or beating the rags will have such a big impact on Mancini's overall fate. Personally I still believe the decision will be made based on his ability to work with the new director of football and to a lesser extent on his capacity to get the best out of his players. What the last month has shown is that the players seemingly turn it on and off (Everton v Rags/Chelsea performances), when they feel like it under Mancini. More than anything what I've taken from these performances is that it's clear our squad is good enough to have won the league this season, our players are good enough to have competed in the CL better than they did, and that moving forward our squad needs a tweak rather than an overhaul.

With respect to Mancini's position, it still confounds me that City have remained totally silent and are seemingly happy for us to be linked with a host of new managers without once saying either publicly or privately in categorical terms - Mancini will be manager next season. It's not hard to do and it would have put this thread to bed, certainly with respect to his potential sacking, if not with the discussions surrounding his perceived weaknesses as a manager.

How many other clubs linked with a possible new manager come out and deny it ??

If City had to deny everything that was written about them there would be no time for football.

 

[Anonymous]

I'm very surprised so many people think that an FA Cup win or beating the rags will have such a big impact on Mancini's overall fate. Personally I still believe the decision will be made based on his ability to work with the new director of football and to a lesser extent on his capacity to get the best out of his players. What the last month has shown is that the players seemingly turn it on and off (Everton v Rags/Chelsea performances), when they feel like it under Mancini. More than anything what I've taken from these performances is that it's clear our squad is good enough to have won the league this season, our players are good enough to have competed in the CL better than they did, and that moving forward our squad needs a tweak rather than an overhaul.

With respect to Mancini's position, it still confounds me that City have remained totally silent and are seemingly happy for us to be linked with a host of new managers without once saying either publicly or privately in categorical terms - Mancini will be manager next season. It's not hard to do and it would have put this thread to bed, certainly with respect to his potential sacking, if not with the discussions surrounding his perceived weaknesses as a manager.

How many other clubs linked with a possible new manager come out and deny it ??

If City had to deny everything that was written about them there would be no time for football.

Considering the amount of hand wringing and whining from you alone about the managers being linked with the City job, it would be remiss of me to not at least point out that City could easily quash the speculation. Whether you like it or not, the reason City haven't is because they don't want to - which is why we've had players saying they have no idea if Mancini will stay, and Mancini pleading his case via the media about how his players have let him down, the board let him down last summer etc.

Plenty of arguments to support Mancini getting another season IMO- but not many if any credible ones for the wall of silence that has been put up by City with regards to the manager's future. When even the players are being kept in the dark IMO that can only mean at the very least his future is being considered and isn't at all assured.

 

[samharris]

I'm very surprised so many people think that an FA Cup win or beating the rags will have such a big impact on Mancini's overall fate. Personally I still believe the decision will be made based on his ability to work with the new director of football and to a lesser extent on his capacity to get the best out of his players. What the last month has shown is that the players seemingly turn it on and off (Everton v Rags/Chelsea performances), when they feel like it under Mancini. More than anything what I've taken from these performances is that it's clear our squad is good enough to have won the league this season, our players are good enough to have competed in the CL better than they did, and that moving forward our squad needs a tweak rather than an overhaul.

With respect to Mancini's position, it still confounds me that City have remained totally silent and are seemingly happy for us to be linked with a host of new managers without once saying either publicly or privately in categorical terms - Mancini will be manager next season. It's not hard to do and it would have put this thread to bed, certainly with respect to his potential sacking, if not with the discussions surrounding his perceived weaknesses as a manager.

How many other clubs linked with a possible new manager come out and deny it ??

If City had to deny everything that was written about them there would be no time for football.

Considering the amount of hand wringing and whining from you alone about the managers being linked with the City job, it would be remiss of me to not at least point out that City could easily quash the speculation. Whether you like it or not, the reason City haven't is because they don't want to - which is why we've had players saying they have no idea if Mancini will stay, and Mancini pleading his case via the media about how his players have let him down, the board let him down last summer etc.

Plenty of arguments to support Mancini getting another season IMO- but not many if any credible ones for the wall of silence that has been put up by City with regards to the manager's future. When even the players are being kept in the dark IMO that can only mean at the very least his future is being considered and isn't at all assured.

Billy liar..has a ring to it.:) Dont you get fed up posting shite about people that you cant back up ?? Find one post about me refering to other managers..

And try not to get all hissy as usual... you old woman.

 

[George Hannah]

I'm very surprised so many people think that an FA Cup win or beating the rags will have such a big impact on Mancini's overall fate. Personally I still believe the decision will be made based on his ability to work with the new director of football and to a lesser extent on his capacity to get the best out of his players. What the last month has shown is that the players seemingly turn it on and off (Everton v Rags/Chelsea performances), when they feel like it under Mancini. More than anything what I've taken from these performances is that it's clear our squad is good enough to have won the league this season, our players are good enough to have competed in the CL better than they did, and that moving forward our squad needs a tweak rather than an overhaul.

With respect to Mancini's position, it still confounds me that City have remained totally silent and are seemingly happy for us to be linked with a host of new managers without once saying either publicly or privately in categorical terms - Mancini will be manager next season. It's not hard to do and it would have put this thread to bed, certainly with respect to his potential sacking, if not with the discussions surrounding his perceived weaknesses as a manager.

How many other clubs linked with a possible new manager come out and deny it ??

If City had to deny everything that was written about them there would be no time for football.

Considering the amount of hand wringing and whining from you alone about the managers being linked with the City job, it would be remiss of me to not at least point out that City could easily quash the speculation. Whether you like it or not, the reason City haven't is because they don't want to - which is why we've had players saying they have no idea if Mancini will stay, and Mancini pleading his case via the media about how his players have let him down, the board let him down last summer etc.

Plenty of arguments to support Mancini getting another season IMO- but not many if any credible ones for the wall of silence that has been put up by City with regards to the manager's future. When even the players are being kept in the dark IMO that can only mean at the very least his future is being considered and isn't at all assured.

Billy, our beloved chairman is the only one qualified to speak authoritatively upon this subject but, like Santa Claus, he comes down our chimneys only once a year. Keep your empty sock by the fireplace - you never know!

 

[samharris]

How many other clubs linked with a possible new manager come out and deny it ??

If City had to deny everything that was written about them there would be no time for football.

Considering the amount of hand wringing and whining from you alone about the managers being linked with the City job, it would be remiss of me to not at least point out that City could easily quash the speculation. Whether you like it or not, the reason City haven't is because they don't want to - which is why we've had players saying they have no idea if Mancini will stay, and Mancini pleading his case via the media about how his players have let him down, the board let him down last summer etc.

Plenty of arguments to support Mancini getting another season IMO- but not many if any credible ones for the wall of silence that has been put up by City with regards to the manager's future. When even the players are being kept in the dark IMO that can only mean at the very least his future is being considered and isn't at all assured.

Billy, our beloved chairman is the only one qualified to speak authoritatively upon this subject but, like Santa Claus, he comes down our chimneys only once a year. Keep your empty sock by the fireplace - you never know!

would that be the sock he has in his gob.

 

[St Helens Blue (Exiled)]

How many other clubs linked with a possible new manager come out and deny it ??

If City had to deny everything that was written about them there would be no time for football.

Considering the amount of hand wringing and whining from you alone about the managers being linked with the City job, it would be remiss of me to not at least point out that City could easily quash the speculation. Whether you like it or not, the reason City haven't is because they don't want to - which is why we've had players saying they have no idea if Mancini will stay, and Mancini pleading his case via the media about how his players have let him down, the board let him down last summer etc.

Plenty of arguments to support Mancini getting another season IMO- but not many if any credible ones for the wall of silence that has been put up by City with regards to the manager's future. When even the players are being kept in the dark IMO that can only mean at the very least his future is being considered and isn't at all assured.

Billy liar..has a ring to it.:) Dont you get fed up posting shite about people that you cant back up ?? Find one post about me refering to other managers..

And try not to get all hissy as usual... you old woman.

Careful mate-He may have another bluemoon meltdown as he did a few weeks ago when he caused the thread to be locked down for a while.
Nothing will ever convince Billy about Mancini. It is his number one passion in life and until Mancini is gone he will never ever be happy. I think he will be oh so unhappy this summer when Mancini has lifted yet another trophy for us and cemented 2nd place in the league. Billy I dont think I am talking out of place here but you are judging Mancini on defeats at Everton,Sunderland and out shocking european adventure..Malaga had a good european adventure didnt they,but are going to win the sum total of fuck all this season.

 

[Dethred]

Or you could just spare us the bullshit and explain why you said you were more than happy with our progress under Mancini, but do nothing but highlight the negatives and slag his achievements.

FWIW the statement said "We are ambitious for the club, like you, but not unreasonably so and we understand it takes time to build a team capable of sustaining a presence in the top four of the Premier League and winning European honours."

So I'm not sure how my evidence has proven my own claims are wrong. Progress isn't mentioned in the quote, you've made that up. A timeframe isn't given in that quote, you've made one up.

This is the kind of bullshit that is produced when you allow your perceptions to rule your mentality. You have somehow conjured up that because I have to try and show that, yes there are reasons to consider a new manager, that I do nothing but slag off his achievements. Its unreal.

First of all, I've never claimed there was a timeframe, therefore you made up the notion that I made up a timeframe. Second of all, Europe is listed as a goal. Generally speaking, if I pay large sums of money in an attempt to achieve a goal, I'd expect some measure of progress. There was no timeframe for getting into Europe for Hughes, yet they say no progress in the matter and sacked him. Khaldoon expressed that sentiment in almost the same words.

As someone tried to mistakenly reason, simply doing well domestically and inherently moving into the CL doesn't mean we've actually improved our game in Europe.

But if you want the obvious positives (that we all fucking know anyways), Mancini was hired (to much criticism from the rag media), and was immediately attributed false rumors. The motherfucking scum who said he was in the stands watching just before Hughes was sacked? Part and parcel of the bullshit he immediately had to deal with. He then took a team that was faltering and, but for a lucky touch from the giant stick man, would have gotten us straight into the CL.

He immediately started to improve his English (something many managers couldn't be fucked to try). He got us into 3rd place, but for GD would have been second in only a year and a half, and won the FA cup. That's something few managers could have achieved. This, among non-stop media negativity.

He then took our team of newly assembled egos and won the league. Yes it was close, and yes it was mostly due to United slipping up, but he found a formula of players, media manipulation, and motivation to win 6 matches on the trot.

He's becoming part of the club in a way that no manager has done since my parents were in college. He's a fucking blue.



But NONE of that will change the fact that he has not proven he can handle European competition. He has had two different MASSIVE squads with two different clubs and has failed in every attempt, even in the Europa League. If he is sacked, that will be why. He has made several mistakes domestically, but with Europe not even a factor, he'd be largely faultless up till now. The club sacked Hughes because he wasn't even on track to get us into the CL in several years (probably ever). Now we're seeing signs that Mancini is going to have difficulty getting us past the group stages.<br /><br />-- Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:42 am --<br /><br />

Shearings Dave and Billy's Diddums are one and the same and conspicuous by their absence today!

You seem like a detestable WUM and I will happily state it. Why? Because anyone with a modicum of intelligence wouldn't come on a City forum with the word 'red' in their username.

Even if you try and make some tenuous link to Danzig, it is a failure. I am going to stalk you. I want your hate. I will earn it. Yum yum!!

So let's compile a list.

I'm a city fan, but according to about 10 people on this forum, I'm one of the following:


-A Journalist (HAHAHA!)
-An Arsenal fan (how fuck did that even pop into anyone's mind?)
-Hate Mancini (despite the fact that I have the utmost respect for the man)
-I'm two other people (Who I don't even know)
-A rag because the username I've had since the mid-90's for the internet has the word red in it, despite the name starting off as an intentional misspelling of "De-Thread". (and its downright mentally handicapped to think it means anything different)

I'm interested in what else I can become today. I'm shooting for Astronaut.