The Balotelli roundabout

[bluevengence]

The thing is, I don't think he's stupid. In his interviews, he comes across as aware, sensitive, and bright. And I don't think he's 'mad' either, certainly not to maradona/gascoigne-esque levels.

I think he's just silly. A bit immature. Attention-seeking, in an odd way. Almost like a shy kid that's won the lottery, and doesn't really know what to do with himself. Certainly not malicious.

This is how i see him....next season i can see him ripping up the prem

 

[Jumanji]

I know i'll get hammered by all the Balo lovers but I just haven't seen this potential to be on a par to the likes of "Ronaldo and Messi".

It is laughable that people even put him in the same sentence as them two and it won't do him any good either.He doesn't have half the attributes Ronaldo has and Messi will be one of the greatest players ever.He does have plenty of ability though and hopefully next season he will start to show it more often.

He probably won't be a Ronaldo or Messi. But its a shame thats what you consider the standard for an immense player. I consider them extraordinary.

 

[BibbyBlue85]

I love Balo.

He has made some stupid decision's whilst he has been here but I have stuck by him unlike many of the boo boys on here. It's easy to dislike someone who goes against the status quo.

The boy has ability and he will realise his ability next season. The penny finally dropped with him towards the end of the season and i can't wait to see him get going next season

 

[Craig]

I know i'll get hammered by all the Balo lovers but I just haven't seen this potential to be on a par to the likes of "Ronaldo and Messi".

It is laughable that people even put him in the same sentence as them two and it won't do him any good either.He doesn't have half the attributes Ronaldo has and Messi will be one of the greatest players ever.He does have plenty of ability though and hopefully next season he will start to show it more often.

He probably won't be a Ronaldo or Messi. But its a shame thats what you consider the standard for an immense player. I consider them extraordinary.

I agree they are and Mario could become a brilliant player.I'm not having a go at him I'm saying people should not compare him to them two because as you say they are extraordinary.

 

[ono]

I'm 85% sure you're not the only one. I like him though.

 

[becomingparanoid]

I was like a lot of doubters but have changed. He is like a puppy that is a bit out of control. Naughty but you can't help liking it and it makes you laugh. I don't remember any other player that has made me laugh like he has with his bib episode and how pleased he was at Blackburn when he actually got his bib on shows that he is able to laugh at himself. His wink at Wembley was brilliant.

I am convinced that he now, most of the time, has control of himself and can put in performances like the Wembley ones on a regular basis. If he does he could be mega. I don't think all the so called experts can be wrong about him and it is up to Bobby Manc to bring it out of him. I can't wait.

 

[mat]

He will do for us what Ronaldo did for the scum. Win the league on his own.

 

[The Future's Blue]

I do love the faith on this thread, because at the moment that's all it is. He's not shown anything to prove that he's anything but a half decent player with a knack for doing silly things off the pitch.

 

[cleavers]

Sorry,but methinks that the City hierarchy will get seriously get pissed of with him !!
What has he done to enhance any sort of credibility to Citys cause ?
In two words "fuck all"
I love Bobby Manc,but at the end of the day,he has brought this on himself.
Even he must have regretted bringing him to City.
WOW !! One hat trick but plenty of shit !!
Didn`t he have to go home,because of "family problems ??"
Bollocks !!!!
He`s takin the piss as usual and still most of you spotty teenagers think that he`s the bees knees.
Give me one good reason why he should see out his contract when he shows NO respect to his Club.
Give me De Jong,Hart,Sir Kompany,Zaba,Yaya,Richards,Lescott and the rest of the Squad,who have continually given 110% of their time to make City one of top three Teams in the PL.
And his contribution ??
Sorry,but as much as he can be a great player,give me instances where he has proved this ??

I'm really glad I don't watch football with your eyes, he was excellent in both Wembley games for a start. He has no chance of ever making it here in your head if you have made up your mind so strongly already.

I've mostly enjoyed watching him so far, occasionally he's looked like he's not with us, but so has Tevez in some games. We're at a level of football now, where we don't need 11 grafters, running about like headless chickens, flair will beat graft 9 times out of 10, and City fans need to get used to the idea.

Mad/daft - no chance, he comes over to me as someone who's pretty switched on, who loves to be different, and doesn't care what people say about him.

 

[BiBaBo]

Sorry,but methinks that the City hierarchy will get seriously get pissed of with him !!
What has he done to enhance any sort of credibility to Citys cause ?
In two words "fuck all"
I love Bobby Manc,but at the end of the day,he has brought this on himself.
Even he must have regretted bringing him to City.
WOW !! One hat trick but plenty of shit !!
Didn`t he have to go home,because of "family problems ??"
Bollocks !!!!
He`s takin the piss as usual and still most of you spotty teenagers think that he`s the bees knees.
Give me one good reason why he should see out his contract when he shows NO respect to his Club.
Give me De Jong,Hart,Sir Kompany,Zaba,Yaya,Richards,Lescott and the rest of the Squad,who have continually given 110% of their time to make City one of top three Teams in the PL.
And his contribution ??
Sorry,but as much as he can be a great player,give me instances where he has proved this ??

Spot on there. what has he done exactly to make people believe he's a genius?

Most of his fanbois on here think that making a twat out of camelface at Wembley makes him a great player, his goalscoring record in the last 3 months says otherwise.

No respect for the club or his team mates, definately no respect for the fans and nowhere near as good as his hype.