Isco

[Beefymcfc]

Do we think this will have to wait until after the Confederations Cup?

I thought he was playing in the Euro U21s?

He is, he is, I've just watched him!

Edit: Just in case you missed his goal.

[urlnp=http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/golazo-isco-spain-u21s-2-0-v-norway-u21/]Isco Goal[/urlnp]

[Mikhail Chigorin]

Do we think this will have to wait until after the Confederations Cup?

I thought he was playing in the Euro U21s?

He is, he is, I've just watched him!

Edit: Just in case you missed his goal.

[urlnp=http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/golazo-isco-spain-u21s-2-0-v-norway-u21/]Isco Goal[/urlnp]

Phew.....apart from his 'jink' followed by the way he took the goal, I liked his instant ball control when he received the pass, in a tight space.

Terrific play all round.

[Saul Goodman]

Do we think this will have to wait until after the Confederations Cup?

I thought he was playing in the Euro U21s?

He is, he is, I've just watched him!

Edit: Just in case you missed his goal.

[urlnp=http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/golazo-isco-spain-u21s-2-0-v-norway-u21/]Isco Goal[/urlnp]

Yeah, I already realized the error of my ways.

I cant keep all these spanish teams and competitions apart.

[Beefymcfc]

Do we think this will have to wait until after the Confederations Cup?

I thought he was playing in the Euro U21s?

He is, he is, I've just watched him!

Edit: Just in case you missed his goal.

[urlnp=http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/golazo-isco-spain-u21s-2-0-v-norway-u21/]Isco Goal[/urlnp]

Phew.....apart from his 'jink' followed by the way he took the goal, I liked his instant ball control when he received the pass, in a tight space.

Terrific play all round.

Hw was MotM for and really does play with skill and confidence beyond his years. He'd fit in perfectly.

[Lee_R]

FFs... he better stop scoring goals like that until after we sign him.

[Beefymcfc]

FFs... he better stop scoring goals like that until after we sign him.

You want to see them do well but when they do you worry about other clubs coming in. You can't win really.

[Risby]

It does look a two horse race to sign him.

Madrid or us. The lad has some things to assess and weigh up.

Madrid is one of, if not, thee most famous world club football team and we are a brilliant team who will soon be amongst those top top teams in the world and who now has a manager he really cares about.

Does he want a new challenge in the same country or a different country? Does he want to work with someone he knows or for a club who hasn't got a manager yet?

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Please be city!

[john@staustell]

Hardly ever seen anyone so impressive at that age. Last night was the first time I've watched him in a whole match and he could easily hold his own in the full Spain team. Brilliant on the ball, knows how to pass through onto attackers, scores goals. I'm not normally given to drooling over potential signings but this fella can keep Silva out of the team.

[sandman]

Hardly ever seen anyone so impressive at that age. Last night was the first time I've watched him in a whole match and he could easily hold his own in the full Spain team. Brilliant on the ball, knows how to pass through onto attackers, scores goals. I'm not normally given to drooling over potential signings but this fella can keep Silva out of the team.

Or make City one of the most dangerous sides in the world alongside Silva and Yaya!!

[Spurge]

Do we think this will have to wait until after the Confederations Cup?

I thought he was playing in the Euro U21s?

He is, he is, I've just watched him!

Edit: Just in case you missed his goal.

[urlnp=http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/golazo-isco-spain-u21s-2-0-v-norway-u21/]Isco Goal[/urlnp]

Phew.....apart from his 'jink' followed by the way he took the goal, I liked his instant ball control when he received the pass, in a tight space.

Terrific play all round.

Not from a defensive perspective though. Defense sold themselves and openend the barn door - Isco's finish was a toe punt.

For the record I think he is class and I'd love him at City, but just to keep feet on the ground I don't remeber defences being quite so accommodating when playing us last season

[Ted Hughes]

Do we think this will have to wait until after the Confederations Cup?

I thought he was playing in the Euro U21s?

He is, he is, I've just watched him!

Edit: Just in case you missed his goal.

[urlnp=http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/golazo-isco-spain-u21s-2-0-v-norway-u21/]Isco Goal[/urlnp]

Phew.....apart from his 'jink' followed by the way he took the goal, I liked his instant ball control when he received the pass, in a tight space.

Terrific play all round.

Not from a defensive perspective though. Defense sold themselves and openend the barn door - Isco's finish was a toe punt.

For the record I think he is class and I'd love him at City, but just to keep feet on the ground I don't remeber defences being quite so accommodating when playing us last season

True, but 9 times out of 10, Nasri or Silva would have had no intention of scoring from that position, the shot would be delayed whilst they thought of every other possible option first, then they would side foot it, weakly, straight at the keeper or get tackled.

It may be that Pellegrini can get those two to start shooting though, in which case both have most of the same ability as Isco imo.

[Slim]

The guy on cover got sold on the same dummy as the guy marking Isco instead of covering the hole left behind him, it was poor defending but the finish was what was needed, toe punt or not.

[Peter Doherty (AGAIG)]

Isco could become a genuine world-class player. I hope it happens with us.

[Green & Blue]

Isco could become a genuine world-class player. I hope it happens with us.

He already looks world class to be fair he just needs to keep doing what he does and the recognition will follow.

[lets all have a disco]

If The count and the spafia can't close this one then I say bring back Marwood we could even get Greggs to put on a special chorizo bake.

Come on isco lad lets all have a........you know the rest.

[Ted Hughes]

The guy on cover got sold on the same dummy as the guy marking Isco instead of covering the hole left behind him, it was poor defending but the finish was what was needed, toe punt or not.

It was a wonderful finish; the same kind of toe punt sometimes favoured by such as Romario.

Glen Hoddle & Mendietta were creaming their pants about said 'toe punt' on Sky.

Re defending, bit like watching City v Suarez.

[sheblue]

It was a great finish. Lovely goal. Hope we get him. But still even if we don't I would like to see what pel will get out of nasri and silva.

[Nigels Tackle]

1st part silva
2nd part aguero

i love the smile on this kid's face when he scores

[bigblue]

Some "freelance journalist" on twitter said it's all wrapped up yesterday:

Rafael Hernández ‏@RafaelH117 20h

BREAKING: I can confirm Isco has agreed terms with Manchester City and is set to sign after the U21s.

I'm new to the twitter bollox so I think there is 100% chance this guys knows nothing, but may turn out right by making an obvious guess. All in all a pointless post. Move along

[Saul Goodman]

SSN:

He is, however, ready to bring an end to months of speculation by revealing the identity of his preferred transfer destination.
Isco said: "In seven days I will decide my future.
"After the U21 Euros I will analyse my situation and make the best choice for my future.
"At the moment I am calm and focused on my work with the national team.
"City or Madrid? I can't say. Pellegrini is a great coach, though, of that there is no question."

Also, I think the comments about playing time arent as big as people might think. Of course this is just my opinion.
At Malaga he was unquestionably their best player and surely the first name on the team sheet when fit. Therefore he is used to that sort of constant playing time. However, at City (and Real for that matter), there are other big time players just like him (and im sure he knows that) that will be battling for spots and playing time. I have faith that he understands rotation is key is a long season with many competitions. Especially since his position is one in which we have Silva, Nasri, Milner, and now Navas to play in (putting difference in skill aside). What I see his comments as meaning is that he doesnt want to be Alexis Sanchez. Big time player at a club, moves to a bigger club in hopes of winning titles, and is on the bench more often than not. At City, with Pellegrini, I dont see that as an issue but I do think the Falcon will rotate the squad and play whoever is fittest and performing the best, as any smart manager would.