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5 hours ago, SecretSam said:

Plus, can't imagine Tinnion arguing with him, Rob's a pretty big chap (for younger viewers, he is the proverbial brick shithouse)

And Rob has a far greater level of experience and expertise than Sid would be comfy with.

On 22/05/2024 at 12:28, Davefevs said:

I went more for the Larry Blackmon / Cameo look!  

Codpiece Fevs

3 hours ago, Malago said:

Actually, if I were a Cheltenham fan I’d be delighted with GJ as DoF and LJ as coach.  I think they’d work well together at that level.  And no, I’m not being sarcastic.

GJ helped ruin Torquay so im unsure what Cheltenham are thinking tbh.

51 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I assumed the post had some tongue in cheek?

Jeremy Wade reeling in levels clearly

14 hours ago, The Humble Realist said:

I know it seems unlikely based on results but I wonder if anyone else thinks if McKenna departs to Brighton whether ipswich might come in for Manning. 

I know it appears very unlikely based on form and reputation but it would be a very similar appointment in terms of profile and way of working. 

A good left field bet ? Or is my post season imagination running away with me !

Return for Alf Ramsey is more likely.

Dier not deemed good enough?

1 minute ago, Superjack said:

Billionaires son is a ******* shock...

God help us..

3 minutes ago, The Journalist said:

What’s the saying… if you want to know the future look at the past?

Nothing we’ve done in either our long-term history or recent history suggests we’re a better club to be at than Norwich.

Spot on but cant see them interested.

57 minutes ago, TammyAB said:

Bolton can’t sell out Wembley??

Smallish club with a great history.

1 hour ago, Harry said:

Let’s play with this for a bit. 
 

Manning to Norwich. 
Who comes to City? 
Wagner in a straight swap? 

38 minutes ago, marcofisher said:

I could understand the draw of going to a playoff team, but you would think the mixed experience so far in his managerial career would teach him to have some stability, he has had 4 clubs in 4 years. Norwich I think would be equally bonkers to go with someone with that record. 

They have genuine aspirations of returning to the EPL, why would they employ a relative novice with a middling cv?

Good bloke RIP Graham.

54 minutes ago, Cidre Monita said:

What has Brexit got to do with it? It’s like it’s a slur on his character. Just because he wanted to leave a corrupt anti-democratic bloc like the EU, along side many of us. Agree with your comment re the OT redevelopment. Manchester has already benefited massively from the public purse. 

The tax evader point made I laugh too

22 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

Quite possibly but if you have ambition you are using the SPL as a stepping stone, no different from the Championship. The problem there is the lower end of that league is of League 1 standard (just look at the previous clubs of the players) and scoring tap-ins against some of those sides won’t improve his game to the level needed imo. I look at Rabbi Matondo (huge stand out at Academy level) who was considered the next bright young thing and, I could be proven totally wrong, wonder how close joining Rangers has put him to Prem clubs circling?

Rangers an obvious step up from us though, with an enhanced chance of a full cap.

2 hours ago, Numero Uno said:

I look at Conway and on the basis he may want to step up a level what does he bring to the party currently that you would need in the Prem? Blistering pace? No. Outstanding movement? Good but Prem standard? Hold up play? Definitely not. Great technique? Not seeing that. Finishing? Again, good at our level (he does miss a few) but Prem standard, not sure about that.

He needs to work on a number of things to get there, the only question is whether that’s with us or elsewhere. If a nailed on top 6 Champ side wants him (only three or four of those) they will be expecting instant results.

Or Rangers maybe.

10 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Last season I said Arsenal bottled it which many disagreed with. But in my opinion they did. 

This season the same cannot be said. They've just been outdone by a better team. Fair play to them for taking that step forward. 

The only criticism I have is that they lost the title by playing for a draw at the Etihad. They knew City had those games in hand so that was baffling. 

I think they lost it at home to Villa .

2 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

We may consider that we've made him a terrific offer by our standards but that offer is probably well less than what he can get elsewhere. That's the reality here. 

Our only advantage is Tommy being a fan and his family living close by. But would you accept 5-10k a week less just for those things? 

I cant imagine anyone close to Tommy suggesting he stays,  unless third party interest of note isnt actually there, or a mutually acceptable sale trigger fee can be agreed in return for a whopping loyalty bonus.

On 13/05/2024 at 16:37, gavlin said:

Under 21s playing behind closed doors. Why ?
I would have thought it would give the players not retained a chance to show their talents to club scouts that are looking to recruit and also make loan signings for next year .

Less bothered about scouts, I think SC holders should be able to attend such games.

Any idea why closed doors?

1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said:

Are you suggesting we wouldn't offer a loyalty bonus and champion low wages?

I suspect any interested party would have more money to offer.

45 minutes ago, Jobi said:

What do you expect? Them to tell us everything about everything. 

They can communicate much much better and keep the lies out.

No need to tell us everything, I very much doubt anyone expects that.

12 hours ago, Bedred31 said:

Manning’s Conway analysis spot on as far as I’m concerned. He’s got a decision to make and the smart move would be to commit to City. 

Why is that the smart move?

Genuine question as his form and therefore attractiveness went south last season.

33 minutes ago, One Team said:

Completely agree. I’ve not seen enough him either to offer that sort of money and TBH I’m really not bothered whether he signs. Appreciate I am the minority here. 

Not sure youre in that much of a minority tbh.

1 hour ago, Simon bristol said:

We will play them twice next season but thats about the extent of our rivalry with Burnley, they will be top 6 all season, we will be lucky to be in the top half at any point.

Absolutely, and he knows that

19 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Still amazes me that there’s people out there, who really still think SL is ploughing money into us out of goodwill and charity or something. 

He will recoup tens of millions from real estate deals made possible due to their connection to the football club.

Hes an egotistical bellend not an idiot.

1 minute ago, Kingswood Robin said:

Can't blame him, he wanted to play in the Premier League.

He was never going to get that here as long as he had a hole in his you know where.

Yeah and as I recall the club forgot to offer terms in time to maximise the fee.