Micah Retires, Will Work for City & BBC MoTD

[SebastianBlue]

Feel for the lad, as his career was stunted and ultimately cut short.

Still, he accomplished more than 99% of footballers will in their careers (and made more money than 99% of people will in their lifetimes), so still nothing to be ashamed of.

Apparently he will be taking up an as-yet defined role at City, as well.

And my missus still fancies him. ;-)

 

[Daz_Blue]

Are Villa giving him a testimonial ?

 

[mdj0520]

Glad he's back.

A lot seem to forget how good he was in the 11-12 season. Zaba couldn't get a sniff until Micah got injured with 3 games to go. He was fucking unplayable in the 1-6.

 

[kaz7]

Micah Richards: “Once a blue, always a blue. City has always been my spiritual home and where I enjoyed my best years as a player. Being part of the side that ended the long wait for silverware - in 2011 and 2012 - was very special..."

"It kick-started this new era and the club has never looked back. I feel lucky to have been asked back to help spread the City message and can’t wait to get going. I know it will be fun because City fans are incredible and always have been.”

 

[Fame Monster]

Great player, great lad, and loves City.

We've already got an incredible dressing room dynamic but if he's there, working with the squad, it will be even better.

 

[kaz7]

MicahRichards on retirement: “It’s not the ideal way to finish a career for sure. I’d much rather have said goodbye in the way Vinny (Kompany) did in his last few games for City but it wasn’t to be.

“It's been an unequal battle with injury ever since I left City and – being honest - for a good while during my last season at the Etihad. “I finish my playing days happy that I reached the level that I did. I won the Premier League and the FA Cup..."

"...played for England and represented GB at an Olympic games. I consider myself blessed and I am looking forward to renewing my many friendships at City. It is a special place that looks after its own.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

I presume it’s City in the community stuff?

 

[SebastianBlue]

I presume it’s City in the community stuff?

Most likely an ‘ambassador’ role based on the quotes above, which I imagine will be well-received, as all the blues I know are still very fond of him.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

His performance in the derby when Geovanni scored the only goal was incredible.

 

[kippaxwarrior]

I presume it’s City in the community stuff?

Taking over from Hugh Ferris......