AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here"

Abbeygoo · 10-08-2007, 10:39 AM

Open to all City fans to discuss the performances of our blue shirted heroes over the coming season. Should be an exciting one with Sven at the helm and a host of new signings .... I think the hardest thing at the Derby County home game next week will be recognising who's who!

I think we should be optimistic about this season but at the same time realistic. It's going to take time for these new players to gel together and get used to their surroundings .... for me, a top ten finish should be the aim and then build on that for next season.

Knowing City, it's never straightforward though, eh?

Come on City!

CLICKY

Rich · 10-08-2007, 10:51 AM

I'm not a city fan, but good luck for the coming season

I'm sure you'll do a lot better than last season,you've bought some good players, who might take a bit to gel and you've got a manager who's got a good reputation as a good club manager.

rio1981 · 10-08-2007, 11:44 AM

Yeah, all the best for your lot this season mate - crossing swords tomorrow, you never know, being an unknown quantity for a while could be a great thing for City.

Heart says a 2-1 win tomorrow, head says scoring draw... what say you?

Abbeygoo · 10-08-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rio1981

Yeah, all the best for your lot this season mate - crossing swords tomorrow, you never know, being an unknown quantity for a while could be a great thing for City.

Heart says a 2-1 win tomorrow, head says scoring draw... what say you?

A draw would be a decent start for us, having some many new faces and we're struggling for a keeper at the moment! I would take a draw but have a feeling you may well sneak it 2-1.

Munkey Boy · 10-08-2007, 11:59 AM

Come on the Bluuuueeeessssss!

Very strange feeling running up to this season - 14 years a season ticket holder, and this year I've not got one. I got so fed up last year and so despondent about the fact I can never see anyone breaking the top 4 stranglehold I swore I wouldn't buy one again until the FA changed the rules on salaries and transfer fees.

So then we get all this new owner/players/manager malarky and I've now been tempted enough to buy a Citycard and have a ticket for both the Derby and THE Derby match and I feel dirty

Simultaneously excited and still despondent because the situation really hasn't changed.

But for now, I can't wait to settle down to watch MOTD tomorrow night and shout at the telly all over again! Bring on the Hammers!

Rich · 10-08-2007, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abbeygoo

A draw would be a decent start for us, having some many new faces and we're struggling for a keeper at the moment! I would take a draw but have a feeling you may well sneak it 2-1.

I think you'll be signing Scott Carson quite soon, not before tomorrow though.

city fan · 10-08-2007, 12:02 PM

This is the business, our own new shiney thread, cheers Steve.

Lets hope it remains so for the rest of the season.

Got to say looking forward to the first home game next Wednesday, certainly going to be a lot to chat about in the pub before hand. There's going to be some expectation I think. But lets not get too carried away, give the boys some time to gel. However if we're not top at the end of the third game then I'm giving up.

Seriously though I think it will take a little time, but bring it on.

Come on you blues

Abbeygoo · 10-08-2007, 12:09 PM

Will be enjoying a few beers in the sunshine next Wednesday afternoon in the city centre before wandering on up to the ground.

Scott Carson will be superb but thought he was going to Villa??

Anyway, this season marks my 20th year as a season ticket holder and nearly didn't renew myself

still, I thought, if I renewed when we got relegated to Div 3 then then I must renew this time

Really pleased with Sven and the signings as we have signed players on the way up rather than "known names" who are on the way down and looking for one more pay day ..... McManaman, Fowler, Sinclair, Hamann, D Mills, Seaman etc

Munkey Boy · 10-08-2007, 12:15 PM

I'll be having a few bevvies in town too, let's hope the weathers nice enough and we have a keeper by then! (In fact, one for tomorrow would be nice!) They're talking about Carson, Amelia, Jaaskelainen and Schwarzer on the MEN website...

Abbeygoo · 10-08-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Munkey Boy

I'll be having a few bevvies in town too, let's hope the weathers nice enough and we have a keeper by then! (In fact, one for tomorrow would be nice!) They're talking about Carson, Amelia, Jaaskelainen and Schwarzer on the MEN website...

we'll play all four at once!

And what do you think of my moving Avatar??

CrispyXUK · 10-08-2007, 1:02 PM

I'm sure we'll seven shades of **** out of the Spammers, I'm looking forward to it as everyone round my way is either WH or Chelsea.

madcyril · 10-08-2007, 1:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munkey Boy

They're talking about Carson, Amelia, Jaaskelainen and Schwarzer on the MEN website...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abbeygoo

we'll play all four at once!

You'll still get beat

.

Got to be honest,it's interesting whats happening over the road,what with all these relatively unknown signings for decent money.Get a goalie and you will have almost have purchased a full team.Are these signings gonna be starters?

As always looking forward to the derby,in the hope there will a bit of local passion from boths teams that's been missing for years now

.

DJT75 · 10-08-2007, 1:34 PM

Anyone seen anything of Elano yet?

I bought him in our Fantasy Football Auction last night on the basis of what I've read + the Telegraph giving him a fairly high value alone so I hope he's a success for you boys.

Talked someone else into going for Bojinov too....

Munkey Boy · 10-08-2007, 1:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abbeygoo

And what do you think of my moving Avatar??

I thought I was still hungover and my eyes were playing up! Nice...

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJT75

Anyone seen anything of Elano yet?

I bought him in our Fantasy Football Auction last night on the basis of what I've read + the Telegraph giving him a fairly high value alone so I hope he's a success for you boys.

Talked someone else into going for Bojinov too....

I think the 4 key buys (so far!) have been Elano (Brazilian midfielder who actually plays for the national team?!? Thought I'd never see the day!), Bojinov (spoken of highly, though I've never heard of him), Petrov (lightning quick winger - blues love this kind of player, we have a good history of wingers) and Corluka (highly rated £7m defender who's still young).

Throw in a goalkeeper and can't forget player of the season Dunne and we've got the spine of a good team there!

EDIT: Found a great article here that argues Sven has been spot on signing the best young European talent around instead of over-priced English players. Makes a refreshing change!

DJT75 · 10-08-2007, 3:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munkey Boy

EDIT: Found a great article here that argues Sven has been spot on signing the best young European talent around instead of over-priced English players. Makes a refreshing change!

Good read & so true

city fan · 10-08-2007, 5:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munkey Boy

EDIT: Found a great article here that argues Sven has been spot on signing the best young European talent around instead of over-priced English players. Makes a refreshing change!

Ow, you beat me to it, just finished reading it and its spot on. Was going to post the link. Nice comparson with Richardson vs Petrov and Chopra & Jones vs Bojinov & Bianchi

oh- Elano & Reo-Coker was good too.

Abbeygoo · 10-08-2007, 5:22 PM

yeah a good read that. The one that struck a chord with me was the Kieron Richardson / Martin Petrov comparison.

Richardson for £5.5m? When we were supposedly linked with him, I was dreading it. If you don't think English players are overrated and overvalued then Richardson is the prime example to prove you wrong.

Looking forward to seeing Petrov, Elano and Bianchi the most.

Abbeygoo · 10-08-2007, 7:48 PM

Scott Carson has joined Aston Villa on a season long loan.

Hmmm, who's going to play in goal on Saturday? It must be Joe Hart with Kasper Schmeichel on the bench

all those millions spent on outfield players, we let Weaver leave on a free to Charlton and then Isaksson breaks his thumb .......

CFC1 · 10-08-2007, 8:27 PM

Hello boys!

... belated congratulations on your new thread! I look forward to visiting in good faith during the coming season and enjoy some light hearted banter and exchanges!

Woodywizz · 11-08-2007, 9:21 AM

Exciting times at City - be interesting to see how you boys do this season, can't be any worst than last season. All the best from the red side of town

**Steven** · 11-08-2007, 5:14 PM

Sven: saviour?

Abbeygoo · 11-08-2007, 5:16 PM

Well, we couldn't have asked for a better start than that. West Ham have spent money over the summer and to win away from without conceding is a great start. Good to see two of the "unknowns"

scoring too.

Roll on Match of the Day!!

**Steven** · 11-08-2007, 5:26 PM

I'm kicking myself. For the dream team it was Ferdinand or Micah Richards

edwardtickle · 11-08-2007, 5:37 PM

I agree, that was a great start!!! Lets hope it isn't a one off, with City you never know!!!

rio1981 · 11-08-2007, 5:59 PM

By all accounts City were excellent today, what a difference from last season - technically much better - not quite sure what that says about homegrown players but that's another argument!

I reckon it's more or less like promoted-side syndrome, being a bit of an unknown quantity could do wonders for City this season.

Congrats lads, off to a cracking start... (through gritted teeth).

And don't worry LFC, my first choice Sorensen was apparently injured for this weekend so I had to replace him with.... Jaaskelainen. My Dream Team curse starts once again

Abbeygoo · 11-08-2007, 6:03 PM

I'm usually rubbish in fantasy football but City and Everton keeping a clean sheet with Bianchi scoring ..... i feel like Sven!

rio1981 · 11-08-2007, 6:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abbeygoo

I'm usually rubbish in fantasy football but City and Everton keeping a clean sheet with Bianchi scoring ..... i feel like Sven!

Wigan scored, by the way...

Abbeygoo · 11-08-2007, 7:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rio1981

Wigan scored, by the way...

oops, so they did - missed that one .......

**Steven** · 11-08-2007, 10:52 PM

I am watching MOTD right now... anyone notice the blond behind Sven?

CFC1 · 11-08-2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LFC_SL

I am watching MOTD right now... anyone notice the blond behind Sven?

Ulrika?

10-08-2007, 10:39 AM	#1
Abbeygoo Illustrious Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manchester Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: Gave 3,106, Got 3,234 Posts: 19,072	AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" Advertisement Want to Advertise? Open to all City fans to discuss the performances of our blue shirted heroes over the coming season. Should be an exciting one with Sven at the helm and a host of new signings .... I think the hardest thing at the Derby County home game next week will be recognising who's who! I think we should be optimistic about this season but at the same time realistic. It's going to take time for these new players to gel together and get used to their surroundings .... for me, a top ten finish should be the aim and then build on that for next season. Knowing City, it's never straightforward though, eh? Come on City! CLICKY

10-08-2007, 10:51 AM	#2
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: warrington Thanks: Gave 73, Got 128 Posts: 2,093	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" I'm not a city fan, but good luck for the coming season I'm sure you'll do a lot better than last season,you've bought some good players, who might take a bit to gel and you've got a manager who's got a good reputation as a good club manager.

10-08-2007, 11:44 AM	#3
rio1981 Prominent Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Worcester Thanks: Gave 324, Got 224 Posts: 3,868	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" Yeah, all the best for your lot this season mate - crossing swords tomorrow, you never know, being an unknown quantity for a while could be a great thing for City. Heart says a 2-1 win tomorrow, head says scoring draw... what say you?

10-08-2007, 11:59 AM	#5
Munkey Boy Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Manchester Thanks: Gave 1,338, Got 2,294 Posts: 13,606	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" Come on the Bluuuueeeessssss! Very strange feeling running up to this season - 14 years a season ticket holder, and this year I've not got one. I got so fed up last year and so despondent about the fact I can never see anyone breaking the top 4 stranglehold I swore I wouldn't buy one again until the FA changed the rules on salaries and transfer fees. So then we get all this new owner/players/manager malarky and I've now been tempted enough to buy a Citycard and have a ticket for both the Derby and THE Derby match and I feel dirty Simultaneously excited and still despondent because the situation really hasn't changed. But for now, I can't wait to settle down to watch MOTD tomorrow night and shout at the telly all over again! Bring on the Hammers!

10-08-2007, 12:02 PM	#7
city fan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Manchester Thanks: Gave 116, Got 84 Posts: 1,605	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" This is the business, our own new shiney thread, cheers Steve. Lets hope it remains so for the rest of the season. Got to say looking forward to the first home game next Wednesday, certainly going to be a lot to chat about in the pub before hand. There's going to be some expectation I think. But lets not get too carried away, give the boys some time to gel. However if we're not top at the end of the third game then I'm giving up. Seriously though I think it will take a little time, but bring it on. Come on you blues

10-08-2007, 12:09 PM	#8
Abbeygoo Illustrious Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manchester Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: Gave 3,106, Got 3,234 Posts: 19,072	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" Will be enjoying a few beers in the sunshine next Wednesday afternoon in the city centre before wandering on up to the ground. Scott Carson will be superb but thought he was going to Villa?? Anyway, this season marks my 20th year as a season ticket holder and nearly didn't renew myself still, I thought, if I renewed when we got relegated to Div 3 then then I must renew this time Really pleased with Sven and the signings as we have signed players on the way up rather than "known names" who are on the way down and looking for one more pay day ..... McManaman, Fowler, Sinclair, Hamann, D Mills, Seaman etc

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Munkey Boy Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Manchester Thanks: Gave 1,338, Got 2,294 Posts: 13,606	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" I'll be having a few bevvies in town too, let's hope the weathers nice enough and we have a keeper by then! (In fact, one for tomorrow would be nice!) They're talking about Carson, Amelia, Jaaskelainen and Schwarzer on the MEN website...

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CrispyXUK Prominent Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Land of the Living, Essex Thanks: Gave 12, Got 28 Posts: 3,563	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" I'm sure we'll seven shades of **** out of the Spammers, I'm looking forward to it as everyone round my way is either WH or Chelsea.

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DJT75 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2005 Thanks: Gave 260, Got 601 Posts: 6,510	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" Anyone seen anything of Elano yet? I bought him in our Fantasy Football Auction last night on the basis of what I've read + the Telegraph giving him a fairly high value alone so I hope he's a success for you boys. Talked someone else into going for Bojinov too....

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Abbeygoo Illustrious Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manchester Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: Gave 3,106, Got 3,234 Posts: 19,072	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" yeah a good read that. The one that struck a chord with me was the Kieron Richardson / Martin Petrov comparison. Richardson for £5.5m? When we were supposedly linked with him, I was dreading it. If you don't think English players are overrated and overvalued then Richardson is the prime example to prove you wrong. Looking forward to seeing Petrov, Elano and Bianchi the most.

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Abbeygoo Illustrious Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manchester Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: Gave 3,106, Got 3,234 Posts: 19,072	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" Scott Carson has joined Aston Villa on a season long loan. Hmmm, who's going to play in goal on Saturday? It must be Joe Hart with Kasper Schmeichel on the bench all those millions spent on outfield players, we let Weaver leave on a free to Charlton and then Isaksson breaks his thumb .......

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CFC1 Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Thanks: Gave 1,982, Got 1,970 Posts: 13,427	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" Hello boys! ... belated congratulations on your new thread! I look forward to visiting in good faith during the coming season and enjoy some light hearted banter and exchanges!

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Woodywizz Conspicuous Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manchester Thanks: Gave 1,357, Got 1,738 Posts: 9,133	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" Exciting times at City - be interesting to see how you boys do this season, can't be any worst than last season. All the best from the red side of town

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Abbeygoo Illustrious Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manchester Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: Gave 3,106, Got 3,234 Posts: 19,072	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" Well, we couldn't have asked for a better start than that. West Ham have spent money over the summer and to win away from without conceding is a great start. Good to see two of the "unknowns" scoring too. Roll on Match of the Day!!

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Steven Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Blog Entries: 45 Thanks: Gave 2,364, Got 5,153 Posts: 34,827	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" I'm kicking myself. For the dream team it was Ferdinand or Micah Richards

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edwardtickle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheltenham Thanks: Gave 199, Got 177 Posts: 1,854	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" I agree, that was a great start!!! Lets hope it isn't a one off, with City you never know!!!

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rio1981 Prominent Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Worcester Thanks: Gave 324, Got 224 Posts: 3,868	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" By all accounts City were excellent today, what a difference from last season - technically much better - not quite sure what that says about homegrown players but that's another argument! I reckon it's more or less like promoted-side syndrome, being a bit of an unknown quantity could do wonders for City this season. Congrats lads, off to a cracking start... (through gritted teeth). And don't worry LFC, my first choice Sorensen was apparently injured for this weekend so I had to replace him with.... Jaaskelainen. My Dream Team curse starts once again

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Steven Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Blog Entries: 45 Thanks: Gave 2,364, Got 5,153 Posts: 34,827	Re: AVF MCFC thread - "we're not really here" I am watching MOTD right now... anyone notice the blond behind Sven?

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