Why after today has Mancini lost the fans?

[macmanson]

Mancini knew where we were weak LAST season. Fullbacks for example. Did he "react" accordingly? No - he bought two fullbacks who have been no better than what we already had! In the process he blew over £25M of the Sheik's hard earned cash.

So he spots a weakness at full back and addresses it by signing two widely tipped fullbacks who were being scouted by the likes of Milan etc, and whom most were pleased to be signing?

This has got to be Clarkie-bait, right?

One of the problems with that argument is that Boateng wasn't bought as a ready made replacement. When Mancini bought him, he was quoted as saying he thought it would take months for Boateng to fit into the premier league. He bought a player for the future to address a need that was immediate, a need which is glaringly obvious again this season.

Kolarov he bought to make an immediate impact based on his statement here:

The City boss is convinced Kolarov's arrival will be a major boost as he tries mount a challenge for the Premier League title.

"He has the ability to play in numerous positions and is very good in midfield," Mancini told the club's official website.

"This is an additional benefit to the team. He has a fantastic international career ahead of him. I first saw Kolarov in his Lazio debut back in 2007. I was impressed by the speed and strength of someone so young.

"I have watched him a lot since then and so have the Manchester City scouts. His attacking capability is very good. He is fast and can shoot with power and accuracy.

"He was composed on the ball, had an excellent delivery with his left foot and was technically very able."

Mancini also rejected reports that Kolarov's arrival meant the end for England defender Wayne Bridge at Eastlands.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Bridge, but Mancini insists he wants to keep the former Chelsea left-back at City.

"I want two top-class players for each position," he added.

But Kolarov has looked completely suspect all year and his quality has been poor. This isn't to say that he won't develop into a good player long term, but along with Dzeko, these were players Mancini bought to make an immediate impact on the team and they simply haven't done that.

 

[Jim Tolmie's Underpants]

So he spots a weakness at full back and addresses it by signing two widely tipped fullbacks who were being scouted by the likes of Milan etc, and whom most were pleased to be signing?

This has got to be Clarkie-bait, right?

One of the problems with that argument is that Boateng wasn't bought as a ready made replacement. When Mancini bought him, he was quoted as saying he thought it would take months for Boateng to fit into the premier league. He bought a player for the future to address a need that was immediate, a need which is glaringly obvious again this season.

Kolarov he bought to make an immediate impact based on his statement here:

The City boss is convinced Kolarov's arrival will be a major boost as he tries mount a challenge for the Premier League title.

"He has the ability to play in numerous positions and is very good in midfield," Mancini told the club's official website.

"This is an additional benefit to the team. He has a fantastic international career ahead of him. I first saw Kolarov in his Lazio debut back in 2007. I was impressed by the speed and strength of someone so young.

"I have watched him a lot since then and so have the Manchester City scouts. His attacking capability is very good. He is fast and can shoot with power and accuracy.

"He was composed on the ball, had an excellent delivery with his left foot and was technically very able."

Mancini also rejected reports that Kolarov's arrival meant the end for England defender Wayne Bridge at Eastlands.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Bridge, but Mancini insists he wants to keep the former Chelsea left-back at City.

"I want two top-class players for each position," he added.

What flippin "speed"?!

 

[carlosthejackal]

Speed ????????????????????????? Sorry Bob but speed is one thing he aint got.

 

[blueinsa]

One of the problems with that argument is that Boateng wasn't bought as a ready made replacement. When Mancini bought him, he was quoted as saying he thought it would take months for Boateng to fit into the premier league. He bought a player for the future to address a need that was immediate, a need which is glaringly obvious again this season.

Kolarov he bought to make an immediate impact based on his statement here:

What flippin "speed"?!

"I want 2 top class players for every position"?

Can we translate that as i don't really but i want players that can be square pegs in round holes?

 

[Jim Tolmie's Underpants]

Speed ????????????????????????? Sorry Bob but speed is one thing he aint got.

Amazing quote. If you were the Sheik, and read that quote, would you be confident in Mancini's ability to judge prospective targets?

Mancini probably thinks that Barry is a jet heeled speedster!

 

[FantasyIreland]

The City boss is convinced Kolarov's arrival will be a major boost as he tries mount a challenge for the Premier League title.

"He has the ability to play in numerous positions and is very good in midfield," Mancini told the club's official website.

"This is an additional benefit to the team. He has a fantastic international career ahead of him. I first saw Kolarov in his Lazio debut back in 2007. I was impressed by the speed and strength of someone so young.

"I have watched him a lot since then and so have the Manchester City scouts. His attacking capability is very good. He is fast and can shoot with power and accuracy.

"He was composed on the ball, had an excellent delivery with his left foot and was technically very able."

Mancini also rejected reports that Kolarov's arrival meant the end for England defender Wayne Bridge at Eastlands.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Bridge, but Mancini insists he wants to keep the former Chelsea left-back at City.

"I want two top-class players for each position," he added.

That's just comical.

 

[macmanson]

What flippin "speed"?!

My thoughts exactly. It's painful watching Kolarov try to beat a defender and lose a short 3-5 yard sprint almost every time.

TBF to Mancini though, Kolarov is probably pretty speedy for the Italian league. ;)

 

[persvenality cult]

What flippin "speed"?!

My thoughts exactly. It's painful watching Kolarov try to beat a defender and lose a short 3-5 yard sprint almost every time.

TBF to Mancini though, Kolarov is probably pretty speedy for the Italian league. ;)

Don't be morons all your lives; Kolarov had made quite an impact on the international stage, and his speed has always been part of his game. He looks slowish for us but that's easily explained by the fact that he has barely recovered from his nasty injury.

The other quotes don't make any sort of case at all, at least not in light of Marwood telling every single journo he could find, ad nauseum, that

"There is a balanced strategy. English players and young players.",

'Contrary to what you read and see on TV, there has been a strategic direction on who will be coming into the club and who will be going out.

'It`s become laughable some of the comments about the club. We know the direction we are heading and are confident we will reach the goals we have set ourselves.

'The owners have fast-tracked investment in not just the team, but the whole club. It's not just for now, it`s for the future. Players like James Milner will only get better.

'We now have a squad that will be capable of success for the next four or five years."

 

[Jim Tolmie's Underpants]

My thoughts exactly. It's painful watching Kolarov try to beat a defender and lose a short 3-5 yard sprint almost every time.

TBF to Mancini though, Kolarov is probably pretty speedy for the Italian league. ;)

Don't be morons all your lives; Kolarov had made quite an impact on the international stage, and his speed has always been part of his game. He looks slowish for us but that's easily explained by the fact that he has barely recovered from his nasty injury.

He's been back in the team since before Christmas, and yet he's "barely recovered"?

And even though he's "barely recovered", his injury is affecting his 'speed'? Surely that means he hasn't recovered then.

If I'm a "moron" I don't know what that makes you, then.

 

[forevermancity]

So he spots a weakness at full back and addresses it by signing two widely tipped fullbacks who were being scouted by the likes of Milan etc, and whom most were pleased to be signing?

This has got to be Clarkie-bait, right?

One of the problems with that argument is that Boateng wasn't bought as a ready made replacement. When Mancini bought him, he was quoted as saying he thought it would take months for Boateng to fit into the premier league. He bought a player for the future to address a need that was immediate, a need which is glaringly obvious again this season.

Kolarov he bought to make an immediate impact based on his statement here:

The City boss is convinced Kolarov's arrival will be a major boost as he tries mount a challenge for the Premier League title.

"He has the ability to play in numerous positions and is very good in midfield," Mancini told the club's official website.

"This is an additional benefit to the team. He has a fantastic international career ahead of him. I first saw Kolarov in his Lazio debut back in 2007. I was impressed by the speed and strength of someone so young.

"I have watched him a lot since then and so have the Manchester City scouts. His attacking capability is very good. He is fast and can shoot with power and accuracy.

"He was composed on the ball, had an excellent delivery with his left foot and was technically very able."

Mancini also rejected reports that Kolarov's arrival meant the end for England defender Wayne Bridge at Eastlands.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Bridge, but Mancini insists he wants to keep the former Chelsea left-back at City.

"I want two top-class players for each position," he added.

But Kolarov has looked completely suspect all year and his quality has been poor. This isn't to say that he won't develop into a good player long term, but along with Dzeko, these were players Mancini bought to make an immediate impact on the team and they simply haven't done that.

Hahahahahahahahahahaha you have just highlighted why Mancini has to go.
If he thinks Kolorov has speed then he lives in a different dimension to the rest of the footballing world