Hart....needs better coaching, to stop hoofing the ball upfield and giving away possession and command his area far better. Now Mancini's gone he should improve and become more like the one we know rather than this seasons keeper.
Pantilimon...wants to leave, his value can't have dropped much, and he is an international keeper.
Zabaleta....great squad player to have.
Richards......whatever his problems have been with injuries, etc., he was made captain by Mancini last week and looked good last night. Definitely keep him, he should flourish under a new manager.
Kompany......new coach = improved player,..... hopefully !
Kolo.....contract up, probably leaving for free, unless the new coach thinks he's worth having as a squad player, but on lower wages.
Lescott,.....see above, although still in contract, steady defender, but not as good a footballer as Nastasic.
Nastasic,....good player, not the fastest, but he doesn't need to be, can only get better.
Clichy,....been very good the past two seasons, had one off day in the cup final, but why didn't the team double up on McManaman ? Gets crosses in but no height in attack to capitalise on them. Been a very good buy, shows Arsene can't organise a defence.
Kolarov,......not a good enough backup, especially when you look at the right side of defence, more of a right winger who lacks pace ! Could well be sold back to Italy or wherever Mancini goes.
Milner,....good squad player, now around his peak, may be better utilised in the centre of midfield, in league and cup games, but not mobile enough in European competition.
Yaya,.... on a new contract, can be awesome on his day, but cannot be expected to lead midfield every week. Should use him more sparingly, and have a good young understudy available.
Barry,....getting older, but still under-rated by a lot of City fans. Been a good signing for us, sometimes has an off day, but still good to have in the squad, unless we get a silly offer for him, or we bag a top draw replacement.
Rodwell,....hampered by injuries, but may be same as Steven Gerrard syndrome ? Has looked good in last couple of games, with better coaching he could be very good for us, or use as a Barry replacement in the next couple of years.
Garcia,.....hasn't fitted in mainly due to lack of pace, maybe the Premier league isn't the league for him, maybe he'll come on if used in a role more suited too him. Sometimes players take a season to adjust, but I doubt this is the case. Perhaps sell him/part-ex to back to a Spanish or Portuguese side if he's willing.
Nasri,.......Has been very poor by his standards, I'm sure a new coach could improve him, but if a big offer comes in from France or a part-ex with a London club then perhaps we should take it.
Silva,.....Still a very good player, not been quite as effective this season, but either has the team as a whole. Signed a new deal, definitely staying.
Dzeko,......Supposedly being offered to Dortmund, Italian clubs, or French ones. Not the quickest, but still scores goals. Depends on offers received or who is bought to replace him.
Tevez,.....into last year of his contract, didn't do himself many favours last year, but his work effort is a fan pleaser. Doesn't always involve his team mates and tries to do it all on his own at times. 30 years old now, maybe time to cash in if the right offer comes in and we can get a younger replacement ?
Aguero,....not been same player as last year, marriage breakup and injuries haven't helped, if the other two strikers leave then we have to keep Aguero for at least one more season.
Sinclair,....not had a look in, totally unknown really. Staying at City surely depends on what the new manager thinks or whether we can most of the money back, or use him as a part-ex.
This makes seven first teamers max to be sold and one with his contract up. I can't see this happening myself because you can't change that many players, can you ? Maybe more like 3 or 4 changes then, plus some younger players with potential to replace those other "first-teamers" who were on loan and now have their contracts expiring.
All in I think it should be a great window, as soon as the club can announce the name of the new manager and put our minds at ease.
