Micah Richards (2014/15)

[IWasHere]

Boyata is the one that shouldve gone not micah

 

[BringBackSwales]

Micah at his best and Sagna at his best is no competition, the issue is whether Micah will ever find his best again, and without consistent injuries? Doubtful but possible as he is still only 26

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

On a purely technical level, possibly the worst footballer we have had since the takeoever.

And I include the much-maligned Stefan Savic in that, someone else who could play the right-back role much better than Richards.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

On a purely technical level, possibly the worst footballer we have had since the takeoever.

And I include the much-maligned Stefan Savic in that, someone else who could play the right-back role much better than Richards.

what a load of shit. He wasn't silva technically but he was a brilliant defender for us. you sound bitter about him for some reason

I miss him being in the squad now, we are lacking an academy player.it doesn't feel right that he isn't in the squad tbh

 

[mosssideblue]

For me, Micah forgot he was a defender and was often found far up field. Once we'd lose possession, he would be like a bull in a china shop trying to get back. IMO, We'd seen the best of him a couple of years before he left.

 

[Manc in London]

On a purely technical level, possibly the worst footballer we have had since the takeoever.

And I include the much-maligned Stefan Savic in that, someone else who could play the right-back role much better than Richards.

what a load of shit. He wasn't silva technically but he was a brilliant defender for us. you sound bitter about him for some reason

I miss him being in the squad now, we are lacking an academy player.it doesn't feel right that he isn't in the squad tbh

How do you define brilliant? For me, Baresi was brilliant. So to were the likes of Maldini, Desailly and Cannavro. Richards?

When he first played for us, Micah was a breath of fresh air at a time when we needed a boost. He played well above his years. He also performed well in some big games, particularly in a couple against the Rags. He also performed admirably in the 2011/12 season. He had drive, energy and enthusiasm. His technical ability may well not be as hood as Silva's, although to be fair not many players in the world can match Dave. However, Richards' technical ability is not even at the level of Johnson, Walker and Clyne.

On a number of occasions during his last two seasons with the club, he would infuriate me with his lack of effort and energy. He would seem to fall over in the oppsition half just after losing the ball. It appeared to be a blatant attempt to avoid having to run back into our half to defend.

 

[Bozzie]

Yes we all love Micah, we all wish he was injury free, playing his best and enjoying the rewards of being part of the current City squad. But he hasn't been injury free or played his best since the 2011/12 season and neither Mancini or Pellegrini could rely on him to perform on the rare occasions he was available.
He may well be in London with Fiorentina for the match against Spurs but the only question that really matters is, will he play?

 

[Bluep*ss]

For me, Micah forgot he was a defender and was often found far up field. Once we'd lose possession, he would be like a bull in a china shop trying to get back. IMO, We'd seen the best of him a couple of years before he left.

I thought Micah has a great game in the "sick swan". he was really up for it.

 

[FantasyIreland]

How many games has he played this season?

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

On a purely technical level, possibly the worst footballer we have had since the takeoever.

And I include the much-maligned Stefan Savic in that, someone else who could play the right-back role much better than Richards.

what a load of shit. He wasn't silva technically but he was a brilliant defender for us. you sound bitter about him for some reason

I miss him being in the squad now, we are lacking an academy player.it doesn't feel right that he isn't in the squad tbh

How do you define brilliant? For me, Baresi was brilliant. So to were the likes of Maldini, Desailly and Cannavro. Richards?

When he first played for us, Micah was a breath of fresh air at a time when we needed a boost. He played well above his years. He also performed well in some big games, particularly in a couple against the Rags. He also performed admirably in the 2011/12 season. He had drive, energy and enthusiasm. His technical ability may well not be as hood as Silva's, although to be fair not many players in the world can match Dave. However, Richards' technical ability is not even at the level of Johnson, Walker and Clyne.

On a number of occasions during his last two seasons with the club, he would infuriate me with his lack of effort and energy. He would seem to fall over in the oppsition half just after losing the ball. It appeared to be a blatant attempt to avoid having to run back into our half to defend.

i never compared him to cannavaro or maldini and have no idea where your getting that from. In our first title winning season he was brilliant in my opinion and was better than zaba for a lot of that season. the same walker that constantly gives the ball away or johnson who is shit. You dont have to be amazing technically to be a good defender. Players like neville, terry and cahill aren't amazing technically neither is zaba, but they are still solid defenders. there seems to be so much emphasis on technical ability rather than actually knowing how to defend. Maybe we should fill our team with david luis type players- great technically but awful defenders.