Scott Sinclair (continued)

[Pigeonho]

Maicon & Sinclair, does that mean we've moved backwards

in terms of signing big names yes, but if they are an improvement on savic and johnson respectively, then no

Is sinclair better than Johnno though? I don't think he is. Johnno was a **** I suppose but that's about it

Looks like we're stagnating whilst others have strengthened, or at least not moving forward enough

Totally different players. Sinclair is about pace whereas Johnson is about dribbling, half the time of which he lost out to an opposition full back anyway. His attitude was wrong too. Sinclair appears to be a hungry player and I expect that right now he's chomping at the bit at the thought of learning from the players he's about to link up with. He will give us something we don't have and which we desperately need - pace.

 

[moomba]

If he can come in and match the contribution of AJ to last seasons title success that'll do me.

I think he's capable of that and does have the potential to get better.

 

[kunaguero10]

Maicon & Sinclair, does that mean we've moved backwards

in terms of signing big names yes, but if they are an improvement on savic and johnson respectively, then no

since when is Maicon not a big name in football?!!

ok thats not the right phrase to use, but he's certainly not at the peak of his game is he?<br /><br />-- Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:07 am --<br /><br />

Sweet addition to the squad. Dzeko will be thinking..............

Crosses from the bye line sir?

-- Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:03 am --

since when is Maicon not a big name in football?!!

Since when has maicon signed

Maicon hasn't signed, but to say he's not a 'name' is ridiculous even for this forum.

ok hes a name but he's not a big signing like he would have been a couple of years ago.

fat ronaldo is still a big name but you wouldn't be happy signing him

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

in terms of signing big names yes, but if they are an improvement on savic and johnson respectively, then no

Is sinclair better than Johnno though? I don't think he is. Johnno was a **** I suppose but that's about it

Looks like we're stagnating whilst others have strengthened, or at least not moving forward enough

Totally different players. Sinclair is about pace whereas Johnson is about dribbling, half the time of which he lost out to an opposition full back anyway. His attitude was wrong too. Sinclair appears to be a hungry player and I expect that right now he's chomping at the bit at the thought of learning from the players he's about to link up with. He will give us something we don't have and which we desperately need - pace.

All of that is only useful if the player in question is any good, which Sinclair isn't

 

[lust overlord]

He's got something we lack currently,pace,whether he turns out to be anything more than an impact player remains to be seen.A few united fans were probably underwhelmed when they signed Valencia.Fingers crossed Sinclair has a similar sort of impact here.For 8m or so its not the biggest gamble in the world of speculative transfers.

 

[Stoned Rose]

in terms of signing big names yes, but if they are an improvement on savic and johnson respectively, then no

since when is Maicon not a big name in football?!!

ok thats not the right phrase to use, but he's certainly not at the peak of his game is he?

-- Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:07 am --

Sweet addition to the squad. Dzeko will be thinking..............

Crosses from the bye line sir?

-- Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:03 am --

Since when has maicon signed

Maicon hasn't signed, but to say he's not a 'name' is ridiculous even for this forum.

ok hes a name but he's not a big signing like he would have been a couple of years ago.

fat ronaldo is still a big name but you wouldn't be happy signing him

Bizarre argument. Fat Ronaldo doesnt play anymore. Maicon is 31 and therefore still plays football. Think I get what you're trying to say though.

 

[tomhawley]

Tbh it's not about if he's better than AJ.

Mancini would have kept Johnson if he was happy to play the same role as last season, he was not, Sinclair obviously is and should offer just as much.

It can't be easy to sign a player who you can't guarantee to be in the team every week.

 

[johnmc]

Maybe the issue is that we are desperate to get some money back or we are useless at negotiating outgoing transfer fees?

Not really, I just don't think anyone would pay more for him thats all. Personally the £10m rising to £15m fee for Johnson I thought was good business.

 

[MaineDAWG2008]

please we dont want an english player

they're all over hyped and selfish arrogant twats! drink, women, club, late nights, arrogance.... will end up leaving next year.

 

[Pigeonho]

Is sinclair better than Johnno though? I don't think he is. Johnno was a **** I suppose but that's about it

Looks like we're stagnating whilst others have strengthened, or at least not moving forward enough

Totally different players. Sinclair is about pace whereas Johnson is about dribbling, half the time of which he lost out to an opposition full back anyway. His attitude was wrong too. Sinclair appears to be a hungry player and I expect that right now he's chomping at the bit at the thought of learning from the players he's about to link up with. He will give us something we don't have and which we desperately need - pace.

All of that is only useful if the player in question is any good, which Sinclair isn't

Ok then.

 

[SilvaLining]

Maicon & Sinclair, does that mean we've moved backwards

in terms of signing big names yes, but if they are an improvement on savic and johnson respectively, then no

Is sinclair better than Johnno though? I don't think he is. Johnno was a **** I suppose but that's about it

Looks like we're stagnating whilst others have strengthened, or at least not moving forward enough

Even if he's of equal ability as Johnson, if he turns out not to be a **** then that's an improvement surely

 

[Колобок]

ok hes a name but he's not a big signing like he would have been a couple of years ago.

fat ronaldo is still a big name but you wouldn't be happy signing him

a friend of mine who is a fan and has watched every Inter game over last zillion years, including a handful in person, has Maicon as Inter's best player and says that he is still absolutely world class - i have no reason not to trust him. he is furious at Moratti wanting Maicon out.
and regarding fat Ronaldo - he is my all-time favourite player so cut it out! :)

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

It's funny that I've watched every city game last 20 years and I haven't seen Scott Sinclair play for city

Ok. From now on no one in the transfer forum is allowed to comment on potential signings because we've never seen them play for City. Luke chadwick? Might be good cos no one's ever seen him play for city. Danny shittu? Might be good cos no one's ever seen him play for city etc

I see your point, just annoys me fans saying a player is rubbish or not good enough. If city thought that he wasn't good enough why are they buying him?

Because we need someone like him but are cutting back way too much and settling for cheaper and far more inferior options is my guess

 

[kunaguero10]

since when is Maicon not a big name in football?!!

ok thats not the right phrase to use, but he's certainly not at the peak of his game is he?

-- Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:07 am --

Sweet addition to the squad. Dzeko will be thinking..............

Crosses from the bye line sir?

-- Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:03 am --



Maicon hasn't signed, but to say he's not a 'name' is ridiculous even for this forum.

ok hes a name but he's not a big signing like he would have been a couple of years ago.

fat ronaldo is still a big name but you wouldn't be happy signing him

Bizarre argument. Fat Ronaldo doesnt play anymore. Maicon is 31 and therefore still plays football. Think I get what you're trying to say though.

what I'm saying is that while maicon is a big name (given that he was regarded as the best RB in the world for several years - maybe still is), its a bit like signing vieira, in that he's past his best and is coming as a cheap option who is likely to be signed for squad purposes.

if we were signing dani alves, he would be a big signing.

we singed carlos tevez, he was a big signing. if we signed him age 31 after he lost his ability he wouldn't be as big a signing.<br /><br />-- Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:17 am --<br /><br />

ok hes a name but he's not a big signing like he would have been a couple of years ago.

fat ronaldo is still a big name but you wouldn't be happy signing him

a friend of mine who is a fan and has watched every Inter game over last zillion years, including a handful in person, has Maicon as Inter's best player and says that he is still absolutely world class

maybe he still is, i haven't watched him since the world cup in 2010 when he scored an unbelievably good/lucky goal.

probably won't end up signing him anyway

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

in terms of signing big names yes, but if they are an improvement on savic and johnson respectively, then no

Is sinclair better than Johnno though? I don't think he is. Johnno was a **** I suppose but that's about it

Looks like we're stagnating whilst others have strengthened, or at least not moving forward enough

Even if he's of equal ability as Johnson, if he turns out not to be a **** then that's an improvement surely

Agreed but I don't think he's of equal ability to Johnson

 

[bluwes]

please we dont want an english player

they're all over hyped and selfish arrogant twats! drink, women, club, late nights, arrogance.... will end up leaving next year.

We have to have a quota of British players

 

[johnmc]

People would have loved Maicon prior to Bale ripping him for two games, but those two games have changed everyones opinion of him.

 

[onceabluealways]

please we dont want an english player

they're all over hyped and selfish arrogant twats! drink, women, club, late nights, arrogance.... will end up leaving next year.

We have to have a quota of British players

I think this point is the key to the sinclai / rodwell signings. With mancini looking to play 3 at the back then it makes sense to have at least one natural winger. I expect his main roll will be from the bench but if he makes the step up then who knows.

What I do know is we shouldn't be slagging any new player off before he has even played for us.

 

[Frazzle]

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Manchester City and Swansea have agreed a £6.2m fee for winger Scott Sinclair.

The 23-year-old is now set to have a medical this afternoon ahead of a move to the Etihad Stadium. It is thought he will sign a four-year deal.

Sinclair will come in to replace Adam Johnson, who moved to Sunderland last week in a £12m deal.


Just in case you haven't seen it

 

[Anonymous]

apparently finalising his move today according to talksport