CiderJar Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Tangle Foot said: I personally see his best position is as a number 8. COYR. He's not tall enough, probably more of a fly half. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 I would like to see Alex play behind the striker(s) more where his pressing ability can be better utilised. I think that's his best position. I think he is somewhat wasted in the defensive midfield position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 3 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I would like to see Alex play behind the striker(s) more where his pressing ability can be better utilised. I think that's his best position. I think he is somewhat wasted in the defensive midfield position. You may well be correct about his most influential position in the team. But due to the small squad in the last two seasons, Pearson has had no other options due to injuries and lack of cover in many positions. So Scott has been used as the best answer in so many places but also for him a big help in his development. A one position player will never learn as much as Alex has in the two and a bit years that he's been in our side. With all the financial changes that have been made, the best route for City would be to keep him for one more season in his best and most influential position which as you state, is probably behind the two strikers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 9 hours ago, REDOXO said: Yup. 48p a minute at peak IIRC! I suppose reading Raggy responses is cheaper! 0898121176 from memory. I remember hearing Joe Jordan’s interviews and desperately trying to understand what he was saying. The phone bills at my company must have been astronomical. 2 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 4 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I would like to see Alex play behind the striker(s) more where his pressing ability can be better utilised. I think that's his best position. I think he is somewhat wasted in the defensive midfield position. He's better as a defensive midfielder...of this I have no doubt. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 54 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: 0898121176 from memory. I remember hearing Joe Jordan’s interviews and desperately trying to understand what he was saying. The phone bills at my company must have been astronomical. Spot on. I lived in a shared house, and one of the girls said she'd never rung one of those sex lines that proliferated back then. I gave her that number and told her it was about well-endowed young ladies. So she went "right, let's see what the fuss is" and dialled it...her face... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, cidered abroad said: Right first time. A bit of poetic licence on Atyeo as he was only an amateur at Pompey when HD charmed him and his family that City was the best option. And quite correct about the three from our promotion to the First Division. I actually believe Scott will get more caps than Atyeo, Roy Bentley and Billy Wedlock. With apologies to Billy Jones and Joe Cottle who got one cap each in 1900's. Even before my Dad watching City as he saw Wedlock just before the war in 1914. Edited June 23, 2023 by cidered abroad 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 I just want to remind the people on the forum that he is a special talent ( much like Bellingham was for Brum) and therefore he will be linked with everybody. I doubt we'll see the likes of another as talented as him in a City shirt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 12 hours ago, Engvall’s Splinter said: Clearly missed my post where I answered “Yes” meaning I’d not seen the post as “otherwise I wouldn’t have written it”. My apologies, it was a long day yesterday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 @italian dave can you translate? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: @italian dave can you translate? The gist I’ve seen from other tweets on the subject is that we have a €25m valuation but Inter think it can be done for €18m, which only equates to about £15m, given it’s a good £10m-£15m shy of City’s price I’d imagine it would be a no. Would be interesting on Scott’s thoughts on going abroad, given you’d imagine he’d have his eyes on the senior England squad if he’s playing top division football and Southgate’s reluctance to look abroad unless you’re undeniable like Bellingham or he’s short of options as seeming when Tammy got a call up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: @italian dave can you translate? I could, but it would be much like the Google translate if you click the button just below the post!!! Basically, Inter are interested, but value him at €18m, not our 25. (As per @Lrrrs reply I’ve just seen!) The replies to the post are interesting: mostly along the lines of never heard of him and even €18m would be too much! PS - it seems to be being touted across a number of Italian sources. Almost all off the back of the mercatoweb story…..but that’s partly because that’s seen as a reasonable source - of rumours at least! Edited June 23, 2023 by italian dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 wouldn’t encourage reading the sun, but, there we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 Just now, Rocky said: wouldn’t encourage reading the sun, but, there we go. As an alternative to the Sun…… https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/inter-milan-to-rival-spurs-west-ham-in-transfer-tussle-for-bristol-city-player/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 15 million is laughable we would be committing financial suicide letting him go for that even with add ons.. As Nigel said more than 25 million or he stays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider hoss rules Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 11 hours ago, robin_unreliant said: I used to ring from the office at lunchtime. Felt quite guilty but I worked for BT so what the hell. Which is probably why premium rate calls are banned these days - unless you do it off a random bar pair of course 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Son of Fred said: He's better as a defensive midfielder...of this I have no doubt. 1 hour ago, Percy Pig said: He played there at the end of the season and was pretty average for the first time in his career. He isn't wasted at all in deeper positions, it gets him on the ball more. He dictates tempo from there. It might not help his stats, that so many seem keen to criticise him for, but it does help the team to have him on the ball, breaking lines and resisting the opposition press. Those last two parts of his game are by far the most valuable. That ability is rare and in coaches who follow the Pep "positional play" mantra will want that in their team. Is my answer too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 Why do Milan bullishly think they can get him for 10 mil less ? Is it just because they are Milan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 I'm not sure Italy is a good move for him. I actually think a West Ham would be the better move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 27 minutes ago, Super said: I'm not sure Italy is a good move for him. I actually think a West Ham would be the better move. Disagree, not the league it used to be and playing for a title and Champs League every year. 2 good seasons there and he is making a move like Bellingham has this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hand of RO'D Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) 42 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Why do Milan bullishly think they can get him for 10 mil less ? Is it just because they are Milan ? I’d say so yes. Also know they can get the player to push for a move more with it being a massive draw for AS. Edited June 23, 2023 by The hand of RO'D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, marcofisher said: Disagree, not the league it used to be and playing for a title and Champs League every year. 2 good seasons there and he is making a move like Bellingham has this summer. The German League is a lot different though to the Italian league. Has there been any English Youngster that has gone to Italy? Edited June 23, 2023 by Super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Super said: The German League is a lot different though to the Italian league. Has there been any English Youngster that has gone to Italy? I posted earlier in the thread, Robbie Keane went to Inter at a similar age, obviously Irish but from English football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Super said: The German League is a lot different though to the Italian league. Has there been any English Youngster that has gone to Italy? Samual Iling-Junior is currently at Juventus, and doing well. English youngsters are getting more opportunities abroad, and all credit to them for doing so. I always remember Ray Wilkins speaking on Talksport that English players (if not getting opportunities at prem teams) should make the Premier League buy back their talent. And that’s what’s now happening on a more regular basis. Unfortunately, English clubs don’t have the patience required for young talents. Instead they will go and spend £30m on a player the same age from Spain etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Gazred said: I posted earlier in the thread, Robbie Keane went to Inter at a similar age, obviously Irish but from English football. Ah yes i remember. Didn't work out at all for him did it? Although remember him saying he couldn't turn them down. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 hour ago, slartibartfast said: Why do Milan bullishly think they can get him for 10 mil less ? Is it just because they are Milan ? Milan don’t. Inter do. (see the discussion on names on the Champions League thread!) And they don’t reckon on 10m - they are talking about 18m. And the way these things work that is presumably the opening shot. £s and €s seem to be treated as 1-1 in the articles for some reason. Inter have been public about their wish to strengthen midfield though. So there’s a reason for their rumoured interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, Super said: Ah yes i remember. Didn't work out at all for him did it? Although remember him saying he couldn't turn them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Son of Fred said: He's better as a defensive midfielder...of this I have no doubt. Watching him for england under 20s, i felt he was having to curb his natural game by having to hold a defensive midfielder position? Those runs into the penalty area are where hes most dangerous?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Swede said: I just want to remind the people on the forum that he is a special talent ( much like Bellingham was for Brum) and therefore he will be linked with everybody. I doubt we'll see the likes of another as talented as him in a City shirt. What an unambitious take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) On 22/06/2023 at 11:47, chinapig said: Especially as Rice has let it be known that he wants to join Arsenal and has already agreed terms with them. Man City stepping it up… (for Rice, that is) https://twitter.com/skysportsnews/status/1671984212541427714?s=46 Edited June 23, 2023 by Dastardly and Muttley Clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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