Player Topic: Pablo Zabaleta (2015/16)

[Blue Haze]

Might actually shed a tear if this guy ever leaves the club. Players come and go but he isn't like the rest. Legend.

 

[blink922]

What a privilege it's been to have him at our club, 200 games is a magnificent achievement.

 

[domalino]

The man is a star , hope he stays connected to the club when his career finishes

Most players probably can't wait to get home after retiring, but He sounds for all the world like he'd happily stay in Manchester if someone gives him a reason to stick around after hanging up his boots.

Personally, as a player who had to work very hard to reach the level he did, I suspect he'd be good coaching material.

 

[cleavers]

What a privilege it's been to have him at our club, 200 games is a magnificent achievement.

Its funny to think that was his 200th game, when he first arrived, you could see he was good, but he was often an accident (booking or sending off) waiting to happen, I had significant doubts that he would make it in England, I thought the refs would crucify him.

He certainly took time to grow into being a PL player, I don't think it would be rude to say that, but now he is very much a very good English footballer, he's a warrior, plays like we all think we would if we were a pro. I hope he never leaves us.

 

[paulchapo]

Some players just seem to 'Get' the club and the fans and these players always have a special place in our hearts and Zab is such a player. He bleeds blue blood and you can see the pain in his face if the opposition score or we get beaten.I hope he is at our club forever in whatever capacity.

 

[jrb]

He reminds me of Uwe. A City legend, who will always have a place in our hearts. It will be a sad day for the club and the fans when he plays his last game for City. If he does go back to Argentina, I hope he takes our best wishes with him, and fish and chips. We love you Pablo! "He is the f***ing Man."

 

[Bluekiwi]

Will his wife want to go to Argentina? The man is in the same mould as those who played for us in the 60s/70s (e.g. Mike Doyle). He loves our club and our fans and I think/hope he will stay in Manchester and have some role with our development squads.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I believe very few would have foreseen the influence this player has had on our club.As has been stated,when he arrived he was a very raw,often clumsy and very rash defender who's appearances quite often made him a liability.He obviously listened to his critics and his mentors and susequently developed his style accordingly as he is now very rightly lauded as amongst the very best full backs on the world stage,and a city legend to boot.Add that ability to the mans character and personality and hes almost irreplaceable!

 

[basokla]

Might actually shed a tear if this guy ever leaves the club. Players come and go but he isn't like the rest. Legend.

This.

My favorite player of all time. And it's not even close.

 

[leighton]

I think he is by far the glue and leader we need in the defence while Vinny is out. Seems were more solid when he is in the team. I hope he now gets a run of games. He will be needed next weekend against the hammers offers more than Sagna. I hope he stays on at the club for the remainer of his days as he is the type of player we need in and around the squad for years to come.