Jeez

Not sure how accurate this is to go by, but can see Zak & Cam would be looking for a significant uplift based on their contribution last season.

This is captive audience marketing & the club are hoping we get Stockholm syndrome. Some say it’s only a kit, who cares, don’t like it so don’t buy it etc but replica match shirts in particular are a fundamental element of any club’s identity and it’s expected that 10,000s of fans will wear it. The designs are becoming far to personal to JL who is hoping this connects with other fans. Maybe a limited edition commemorative shirt for the small number of fans who like that vintage sort of thing but match day shirts should a technical garment of modern design, created by a specialist brand. Theres good reason why specialist sports brands give clubs limited customisation as they are multi £M/B sport specialists who know far more about design in their field.

If you’re a player like Zak - you have to be thinking it’s either time for a proper contract from City or use his best season as a stepping stone to build his career elsewhere. It wasn’t so long ago that he wasn’t fancied and played so many games due to injuries & to his credit he really, really kicked on. I get Pearson saying they need to prove more than one season, but football moves so quickly these days & a player like Zak is taking a risk staying on current contact if say his game time gets reduced due to new signings etc.

Defensively stronger with additions so far but let’s not forget there were many games last season where we could not buy a goal (17 games)

Who the F is in charge of negotiations - can't imagine we'd ever be a consideration on that basis No wonder we're the biggest club never to have played in the Prem

Would be a good signing / sensible target for us, good age & size with 3 seasons of championship experience. A decent CB & reckon Kalas is gone

What do they wear when they play a red or blue team then?

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Absolutely no point putting Scott in your starting 11 for next season - he won't be here Got to be Matty James as 1st name on any team sheet

110 - 25 = 85

Westfield shopping centre, amongst the cheapest parking in London & only 7 min walk to Loftus Rd. edit: just saw Sil’s reply, whatcha gonna do eh?

Would be reasonable wage when propped by a chunky signing fee to balance the deal as OOC

Would rather play Ajax again

I think it got to him, the realisation that his life is about to change on a level few of us could comprehend.

Probably has couple seasons left as a keeper if fit & heart is still in it. Would be a real coup & great for Max but this is most likely wishful thinking he’ll sign up.

I reckon this kid has something & will do well in the prem

What an odd comment to make to diminish an achievement of a city team. No one actually cares what habits you may or may not change. But your attitude towards women is very revealing. Huge congrats to City women - fantastic achievement & really hope they are backed in the WSL.

Shame. Was hoping they’d gauged the reaction & designed something decent for mass production / next season. Really dislike both kits so far, it’s so amateur looking.

Well done Harry. Goal, Assist & tremendous work rate.

He’s playing for his next contact, be that here or elsewhere. On his day a good Championship player & today he was properly at it for long spells. He will go where he’s wanted & on the best terms offered.

Andy Carrol after 30 minutes

Didn’t hear the boo’s from the Lansdown but if true that’s disappointing whatever your opinion. His rapid track back when they were 2 on 1 was impressive & was so close to that volley going in for the winner. Better today just don’t think anyone is entirely sure what his role is yet.

I think the scapegoat definition is doing some heavy lifting in this thread. Most would reasonably expect an experienced Championship forward to be able to come in and adapt quicker than an academy prospect which is why you pay a fee &/or offer bigger wages, especially with a Jan transfer. Otherwise why not give another of the kids 10 games to see what they can give. Think it’s ok to agree it’s been a disappointing signing so far, but I’m sure to a man we all are rooting for him to find his place in the group and succeed for City.