Thank you Joleon Lescott and Gareth Barry

[BringBackSwales]

Written a tribute to him for The Daisy Cutter.

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.thedaisycutter.co.uk/2014/06/farewell-joleon-and-thank-you/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.thedaisycutter.co.uk/2014/06 ... thank-you/</a>

a nice article, although I am struggling to recall JL receing "torrents of abuse" from the City fans?

 

[Blue Is the Opposite of Blue]

Written a tribute to him for The Daisy Cutter.

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.thedaisycutter.co.uk/2014/06/farewell-joleon-and-thank-you/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.thedaisycutter.co.uk/2014/06 ... thank-you/</a>

a nice article, although I am struggling to recall JL receing "torrents of abuse" from the City fans?

Was a very long time ago.

I just used to remember lots of moaning being sent in his direction during the early days.

 

[GoMancini7]

If Lescott goes to MLs how is that its not to NYCFC?

 

[Ireland_for_pm]

Written a tribute to him for The Daisy Cutter.

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.thedaisycutter.co.uk/2014/06/farewell-joleon-and-thank-you/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.thedaisycutter.co.uk/2014/06 ... thank-you/</a>

a nice article, although I am struggling to recall JL receing "torrents of abuse" from the City fans?

Was a very long time ago.

I just used to remember lots of moaning being sent in his direction during the early days.

He said he recieved some abuse at the Blackburn game away in the cup. He didn't clap the fans at the end because of it he said on twitter.

 

[citijin]

As the thread title suggests, I think it is only fitting that these two great servants of Manchester City Football Club have their own appreciation thread, now that their release by the club has been confirmed.

Gareth Barry was the modern-day equivalent of Alan Oakes; there can be no greater compliment, IMHO. He went about his job with the minimum of fuss and was never appreciated by many City fans (and followers of other clubs). Indeed, we spoke to an Everton supporter as we were all on the way to our respective matches (I think it was the night we played Sunderland and the Toffees played Palace) and he admitted that he didn't want Gareth to join Everton, but now, he hopes he signs a permanent deal with them.

Joleon Lescott formed a fantastic partnership with Vinnie and at times, JoLo was the better of the two, IMHO. These two, along with GB, were the principal reason that Joe Hart won the first two of his three consecutive Golden Glove awards. And although Joleon's appearances in the first team have been restricted over the last two seasons, he never complained or went crying to the press, as some would have done.

So thank you for all you did for our great club, Gareth and Joleon.

Your contribution to our rise will never be forgotten.

Well said, mate.

Especially the last two sentences.

am not so sure about the last sentence. people always forget with time.

 

[micahr]

Two great professionals. Good luck gents.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Excellent servant and well decorated with honours to prove it.

The 'Goodbye Joleon Lescott' clip on the OS is a great way to see a great lad off.

All the best Joleon.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Best of luck to both of them. WHEN they return to The Etihad they will get a rousing reception. I'm one of those who recognise what they have achieved as City players.

 

[quiet_riot]

Excellent servant and well decorated with honours to prove it.

The 'Goodbye Joleon Lescott' clip on the OS is a great way to see a great lad off.

All the best Joleon.

+1

Would like to see a similar one for GazBaz, as, if not more important than JL during the 2012 win.

 

[Centurions]

a nice article, although I am struggling to recall JL receing "torrents of abuse" from the City fans?

Was a very long time ago.

I just used to remember lots of moaning being sent in his direction during the early days.

He said he recieved some abuse at the Blackburn game away in the cup. He didn't clap the fans at the end because of it he said on twitter.

Was that not just one pissed up knob head screaming 'scarface' or similar at him? Hardly torrents.