Micah Richards

[lancs blue]

He did an interview where he stated he's never touched a weight & I think this is always a harsh easy comment thrown at Micah, he's just a naturally muscley big-framed lad, no bigger than Vinny.

I didn't believe that statement then and i still don't.

He's twice the size of Vinny,with an arse to rival Venus Williams.

No disputing the bus arse but twice the size of Vinny?

Not so much size as such but Vinny looks more supple and fluid in his movement whereas Micah looks stiff, he hasn't always been like that so maybe it is a result of the lay-off.

 

[FantasyIreland]

He did an interview where he stated he's never touched a weight & I think this is always a harsh easy comment thrown at Micah, he's just a naturally muscley big-framed lad, no bigger than Vinny.

I didn't believe that statement then and i still don't.

He's twice the size of Vinny,with an arse to rival Venus Williams.

No disputing the bus arse but twice the size of Vinny?

Yep,Vinny is reasonably muscular but quite lean where as Micah has much greater density and,it appears,subsequently less flexibility and movement.

 

[leewill31]

Indeed that may be so, but don't let it prevent you from seeing that Micah is also a very good right back in his own right, albeit with different strengths

Please explain what his different strength's are.

at his best Micah's speed, strength and aerial prowess are his main assets and most blues recognise them, the problem is that he is a perma-crock

its time for him to move on for his own good whether it works out for him is another matter.

 

[Squelch]

I think it was Micah's poor positional play - not returning to the right back position fast enough after a sortie upfield which led to the first half problems. The two centre backs had to move too far apart to cover against Watford's three up front and led to the gaps that Watford exploited for their two goals. Zab had to replace Micah, and Fernandinho being missing meant there was little cover in front of the back four. I thought it was a masterstroke from Pellegrini to bring Kompany on at CB and to move Demichelis to DM.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

The only reason he's still at the club is because he's home grown. Some of us lot would make better right backs than him. Stealing a living.

 

[jared]

The only reason he's still at the club is because he's home grown. Some of us lot would make better right backs than him. Stealing a living.

That's abit harsh

 

[john@staustell]

I think it was Micah's poor positional play - not returning to the right back position fast enough after a sortie upfield which led to the first half problems. The two centre backs had to move too far apart to cover against Watford's three up front and led to the gaps that Watford exploited for their two goals. Zab had to replace Micah, and Fernandinho being missing meant there was little cover in front of the back four. I thought it was a masterstroke from Pellegrini to bring Kompany on at CB and to move Demichelis to DM.

Excellent summary. Funny thing is Richards is the quicker player, but not in the head. Only Zaba can be in attack OR defence exactly when needed.

 

[skybluepete]

I think it was Micah's poor positional play - not returning to the right back position fast enough after a sortie upfield which led to the first half problems. The two centre backs had to move too far apart to cover against Watford's three up front and led to the gaps that Watford exploited for their two goals. Zab had to replace Micah, and Fernandinho being missing meant there was little cover in front of the back four. I thought it was a masterstroke from Pellegrini to bring Kompany on at CB and to move Demichelis to DM.

Demechellis into midfield a masterstroke - really!
Are you being serious ??

 

[john@staustell]

I think it was Micah's poor positional play - not returning to the right back position fast enough after a sortie upfield which led to the first half problems. The two centre backs had to move too far apart to cover against Watford's three up front and led to the gaps that Watford exploited for their two goals. Zab had to replace Micah, and Fernandinho being missing meant there was little cover in front of the back four. I thought it was a masterstroke from Pellegrini to bring Kompany on at CB and to move Demichelis to DM.

Demechellis into midfield a masterstroke - really!
Are you being serious ??

Did you not watch the 2nd half?

 

[Dubai Blue]

If he was made available now I don't think any of the top 7 would be interested in him, which shows how much his stock has fallen.

It's a shame as he was excellent for a couple of years ago but the injuries are really beginning to take their toll on him now. He clearly needs a long run of games (if he can stay fit) and that certainly isn't going to happen at City so I can see us parting ways in the summer.