Petetheblu said:Tony Cascarino said some nice things about City and that players know that City will be a top team, also said that no doubt City will be in for at least four to five quality players and we will be a very good side next season challenging for champions league.
....Funny old world isn't!!!
Daniel Sturridge said:I really hope this comes off, Barry is perfect for City, great box-to-box midfielder which we've needed since Johnson's thrown his career down the shitter, good passer, good tackler, scores a fair few goals, England international, can play in a few positions and my main reason for wanting him - he's a leader, which we've been crying out for, hopefully he will be our new captain.
I do agree with QR that he probably will come for the money more than anything, but then ask yourselves who wouldn't move jobs for a pay rise? It doesn't mean he won't try as much because he's here for the money, Barry is and always has been a good professional as fair as i've seen, so I think he will be a fantastic signing.
eastlands oasis said:Daniel Sturridge said:I really hope this comes off, Barry is perfect for City, great box-to-box midfielder which we've needed since Johnson's thrown his career down the shitter, good passer, good tackler, scores a fair few goals, England international, can play in a few positions and my main reason for wanting him - he's a leader, which we've been crying out for, hopefully he will be our new captain.
I do agree with QR that he probably will come for the money more than anything, but then ask yourselves who wouldn't move jobs for a pay rise? It doesn't mean he won't try as much because he's here for the money, Barry is and always has been a good professional as fair as i've seen, so I think he will be a fantastic signing.
my thoughts exactly, if he does come I would give him the captains armband. great player that fits the bill of what we are looking for, is versatile (CM,LM or even LB) a valuable asset for any club. If this comes off then it shows a statement of intent from MH and City.they have obviously been laying the foundations for this,and probably more transfers, for weeks,possibly months,and are doing exactly what they said they would by trying to get players in as early as possible.the fact that Barry is away with England does't overly bother me, as majority of talks will be through his agent, he will know what City have offered,that a fee has been agreed,has probably already spoken to MH about plans and where he sees him fitting into the team etc.the mere fact that Villa have confirmed he is in talks speaks volumes, that they expect him to join us, lets hope it happens!