Pablo Zabaleta

[i kne albert davy]

All footballers careers wind down,even the very best and Zabba's no exception he is up there with the very best though best of luck with his new club. How strange will it be to see him at the Etihad in a different coloured shirt.

 

[CrownPointBlue]

The club make us cynical in the way they approach things these days

Oh ffs....just enjoy the moment SF.

Some on here look for snow in July.

 

[CrownPointBlue]

A rousing Status Quo medley whilst he does his lap of honour please City

Passion NOT blaring music !!

 

[Eccles Blue]

Man up pal !

Luckily I have the excuse of being an emotional woman. :-)

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

I remember being at Liverpool at home about 2008 and yet again Zabba had been sent off and ultimately cost us 3 points. I said to my mate that if he could time his challenges better we'd have a top player on our hands. However, I thought he'd never make it due to his late this and poor disciplinary. But around 2010 something clicked and he suddenly became the player we all love. Timing his tackles to perfection(mostly) and becoming a true legend and honourary Manc. Thanks for the great times Pablo..A true LEGEND.

 

[adr2.8i]

Luckily I have the excuse of being an emotional woman. :-)

Ha ha crownpoint :-) I didn't see that coming!
I'm sure even grown men and women will be allowed the odd tear tuesday!
He bought into the whole project as he was here before the takeover and he improved his game no end. I will love him forever. And he's the only current city player to ever reply to one of my tweets! So he's more special :-)

 

[quiet_riot]

Absolutely must be made captain on Tuesday IMO

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

I remember being at Liverpool at home about 2008 and yet again Zabba had been sent off and ultimately cost us 3 points. I said to my mate that if he could time his challenges better we'd have a top player on our hands. However, I thought he'd never make it due to his late this and poor disciplinary. But around 2010 something clicked and he suddenly became the player we all love. Timing his tackles to perfection(mostly) and becoming a true legend and honourary Manc. Thanks for the great times Pablo..A true LEGEND.

Same thought process as myself, he just appeared to rash, however, Bobby Manc turns up and shows him the art of defending and the rest is history...

You wait for these heroes during your time watching the game, to see one up close and personal has been worth every penny spent, come back soon Zaba, you'll be missed!

 

[goatersnipple]

Can't make the game on Tuesday absolutely gutted.
If all players could be arsed to give even half the effort zabba does we would have walked the league.
Thanks zab top man.
Didn't think a foreign player could love a club like he loves city.
But then he's not really foreign he's a MANC

 

[crazyg]

Haha I have to admit that I've thought that reading a few of these posts. Zab is a warrior, legend and has blue blood through his veins but people saying they are crying because he's leaving? lol sad day but there always has been and always will be but the time is right and we look forward to a new era next season

I've only had a tear in my eye once at a match, and that was 26th December 1977.

I won't be there on Tuesday, as I'm recovering from my cardiac arrest 2 weeks ago, but I will be there in spirit.

Adios PabZab, the only Argentinian with a Manchester accent!!

 

[Benarbia’s Backheel]

What a legend/hero.

a £6m punt which came off. A signing like that will never happen for us again, and we'll probably never have a player as dedicated as him ever again.

Pure class, and always put his body on the line for City.

Thank you Pablo Zabaletta!

 

[harvo the blue]

5 years ago I did the club tour with my young lad, got to the dressing rooms where he headed for Aguero but me I could only sit in 1 seatPablo Zabaleta's.

My 1st season card also had the picture of me sat in his seat.

I'm 47 but still feel the kid in me when I see this guy put on a City shirt, not many have or will give there right arm for this club but the man deserves the best send off than anyone.

Top player & top bloke

 

[Alex - Not City Matters]

Thanks for everything, Zaba.

Such a legend, in a pivotal period in our club's history - we even named our dog after him!

 

[blue dallas]

Luckily I have the excuse of being an emotional woman. :-)

Touché

 

[City_Sean]

The greatest RB in Premier League history. The man who became an adopted Manc. The man who bled blue blood for this club. The man who will forever be a City legend. Can't wait to give him the send-off he deserves tuesday.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

I deeply, deeply regret not being able to be there on Tuesday night. Ideally, I'd like us to wrap up the game against West Brom and him to brought on for the last ten minutes or so and be given the captain's armband — by Vinnie.
Like Buzzer, this is a man who must be brought back to the club and given some sort of role when he finally hangs up his boots.

 

[richards30]

I've only had a tear in my eye once at a match, and that was 26th December 1977.

I won't be there on Tuesday, as I'm recovering from my cardiac arrest 2 weeks ago, but I will be there in spirit.

Adios PabZab, the only Argentinian with a Manchester accent!!

Sorry to hear that mate, hope you recover well asap. I assume watching city all these years hasn't helped the heart? ;-)

 

[Heisenberg's Blue Sky]

Proper choked. A true City legend. Bled blue and for the cause.

 

[Englisc]

Gutted sold my seats for tues now,should of pulled a sickie in hindsight.
Always love zabba and hope in the future he returns in a coaching role,that or City buy a club in Argentina and Zabba is manager. ;)

 

[big phil]

Proper cheesed off about The Man leaving, though we all probably expected it.

Model pro, top player, club legend. Hope he reads this thread :)