Mario Balotelli

Brightwell Bros. said:
You forgot Tevez! But yeah, still have to pinch myself at the quality those four had between them. The only striker I'd personally seen at City that got close (in their time at City, I suppose Fowler and Cole had it at much earlier stages) was Anelka. I don't think we've had that much strength in depth since for the striker positions either (negated somewhat by the 4-3-3).
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Yeah I forgot to list him but definitely haven’t forgotten one of my favourite city players - the guy was everything I like in a player……his contribution when he returned from the golf break cannot be overlooked.

We had such a great squad, people like Vinny, Nigel, Barry …….the list is endless - Zabba - and on and on we go :)

Bad mouthing the player who did the crucial final assist though just does not fly with me !
 
MCFC Wirral said:
Not for me. The term is grossly overused in everyday culture let alone football. In that era, it’s Kompany, Silva, Aguero and not Barry, De Jong, Dzeko.
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Nah those boys were class and all played a crucial part in the treble we just achieved as did Dickov and Nicky Weaver …..I don’t indulge in sneering on the players of the past who did us proud - they weren’t Haaland or yes Silva level but they’re still legends for what they did
 
The Scarlet Pimpernel said:
Nah those boys were class and all played a crucial part in the treble we just achieved as did Dickov and Nicky Weaver …..I don’t indulge in sneering on the players of the last who did us proud - they weren’t Haaland or yes Silva level but they’re still legends for what they did
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I’m not sneering at anyone. Dzeko wasn’t the right fit at City and never cemented a regular starting place. Tevez and Aguero were a joy to watch together (Norwich 6-1 is one of my best ever away days) and Balotelli really got City fans too. Dzeko was just a valuable member of the squad.

Legend? I’d pick Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Silva, Yaya Toure, Tevez, Aguero etc first.
 
MCFC Wirral said:
I’m not sneering at anyone. Dzeko wasn’t the right fit at City and never cemented a regular starting place. Tevez and Aguero were a joy to watch together (Norwich 6-1 is one of my best ever away days) and Balotelli really got City fans too. Dzeko was just a valuable member of the squad.

Legend? I’d pick Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Silva, Yaya Toure, Tevez, Aguero etc first.
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Header after 90 mins gone with two goals to Score to win the first league in what 43 years was it ? He didn’t give up……he’s a legend alright, disappointed you don’t see it but this is life - opinions aplenty
 
MCFC Wirral said:
Not for me. The term is grossly overused in everyday culture let alone football. In that era, it’s Kompany, Silva, Aguero and not Barry, De Jong, Dzeko.
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You are certainly wrong about Barry. He was essential for City at the stage of development they were at when he joined.

Dzeko was the sort of player who needed to play regularly. I recall him scoring four against Tottenham and being benched for the next match. His best spell for City was in 2014 when Aguero was injured and there was no option but to play him every match during the run-in. He, along with Ya Ya, scored the goals that won City the title. Moving to Italy proved to be the best option for him.
 
MCFC Wirral said:
Not for me. The term is grossly overused in everyday culture let alone football. In that era, it’s Kompany, Silva, Aguero and not Barry, De Jong, Dzeko.
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No problem with Gareth Barry not being a legend but I cannot recall him getting dropped at any time.
Barry YaYa and David always seem to play week in week out.
Your a great player if playing every week with YaYa and David.
 
bennyboy said:
No problem with Gareth Barry not being a legend but I cannot recall him getting dropped at any time.
Barry YaYa and David always seem to play week in week out.
Your a great player if playing every week with YaYa and David.
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He is a legend - he was a crucial signing for us, the type of player current Chelsea are not signing and hence their inevitable failure at challenging.

Barry was a seasoned Premier Legaue top pro, no nonsense, had a decent range of passing, good ball retention and all round game…..
 
JGL07 said:
You are certainly wrong about Barry. He was essential for City at the stage of development they were at when he joined.

Dzeko was the sort of player who needed to play regularly. I recall him scoring four against Tottenham and being benched for the next match. His best spell for City was in 2014 when Aguero was injured and there was no option but to play him every match during the run-in. He, along with Ya Ya, scored the goals that won City the title. Moving to Italy proved to be the best option for him.
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He was wrong about nearly everything he said apart from naming some great legends :)
 
Legends… Bell, Lee, Summerbee etc. Barry and Dzeko don’t make the list from their own era.

The word has been devalued so much in recent times. It’s used for when someone brings Kristy Kreme in to the office as a treat.
 
MCFC Wirral said:
Legends… Bell, Lee, Summerbee etc. Barry and Dzeko don’t make the list from their own era.

The word has been devalued so much in recent times. It’s used for when someone brings Kristy Kreme in to the office as a treat.
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He’s obviously a cult hero, rather than a legend for City.

Some of the shit he got up to was legendary though.
 
The Scarlet Pimpernel said:
Nah those boys were class and all played a crucial part in the treble we just achieved as did Dickov and Nicky Weaver …..I don’t indulge in sneering on the players of the past who did us proud - they weren’t Haaland or yes Silva level but they’re still legends for what they did
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That’s what’s wrong with the internet mate, it’s full of keyboard warrior cunts who probably haven’t even been to a game disrespecting members of City teams usually based on shite they read in the press. I had to put some clown in his place at the Bayern QF last year who was giving Cancelo all kinds of abuse

Any player who has played a part in our success, however small it might be, is a hero who should be afforded the utmost respect in my book
 
He gave us some of the best laughs and comical stories. He gave us the why always me goal against the scum. He gave us many pieces of outrageous skill and and a goal with his shoulder. And dont forget the theatrical winks. He also gave us(and his only) the most important assist ever seen at the Etihad. But after saying all that, what a wasted talent. We'll always love the kid, but he just didn't get to where he should of.
 
bennyboy said:
No problem with Gareth Barry not being a legend but I cannot recall him getting dropped at any time.
Barry YaYa and David always seem to play week in week out.
Your a great player if playing every week with YaYa and David.
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Barry is one my favorite player. He did his job quietly and didnt get enough credit . Fantastic technical player. Alway read the game and his positioning was on point .Smart and intelligent.
 
Chi-town blues said:
Barry is one my favorite player. He did his job quietly and didnt get enough credit . Fantastic technical player. Alway read the game and his positioning was on point .Smart and intelligent.
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Agreed, he was fantastic at getting free kicks at just the right time, a bit like our Jack today.
 
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