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Loved the guy over the years but this season lost the magic of the past and very lazy when it comes to defennding and has lost pace. We can't afford to carry people so with a heavy heart I think its time he moved on.what's others thoughts on this?

Based on tonight, my instant view would be that I agree. He just doesnt seem to take a player on down the wing any more. In the first half it was like Tevez and Bellamy had nobody to pass ot until benjani got into the game.

I think he's played well for the past few games and has fully deserved his place recently... I agree that he has been lazy in the past, he's not always going to shine in games but his pace against certain teams is going to be a benfit to us for the remainder of the season..... pity that Bob is playing him on the right because we miss his crosses from the left, but hey, that aint the way Bob plays the game and at the moment it seems to be working out quite well.

I must be watching a different player to the rest of you.

LookMumI'mOnMCF.net wrote:I must be watching a different player to the rest of you.

Me too mate. I thought he played well tonight and passed the ball to a Blue shirt near enough every time and then got on his bike to look for a return.

LookMumI'mOnMCF.net wrote:I must be watching a different player to the rest of you.

Agree I've no idea what the first few posters are watching. I thought he was good tonight. Not absolutely amazing like Tevez but did what was asked of him. He got forward, he tracked back, he opened their defence up he ran at players.

I think 30% of blues must be manic depressives.

Thought Petrov had a good game, not sure what you are on about...

Can't take a set piece very well other than that he's not bad. He wasn't at his best against Blackburn but you can't expect him to be at his best every single game not everybody is Tevez :p.

I must've been watching the first game! I thought he was quite poor. It's all about ball retention, and I'm surprised he stayed on so long. No way Rigsby will be in when everyone is fit.

edge275 wrote:
I think 30% of blues must be manic depressives.

That's not too bad considering what we've had to put up with for most of our lifetimes as City fans!

avoidconfusion wrote:Thought Petrov had a good game, not sure what you are on about...

This. Also, consider that he's left footed and is playing on the right, so you can't exactly expect him to beat players on that wing like he did on the left. But he can cut inside and provide assists, or shoot. His set pieces are a bit dire though, even if we scored from one of his corners, but only because the Blackburn defence fucked it up.

CityFanFromRome wrote:

avoidconfusion wrote:Thought Petrov had a good game, not sure what you are on about...

This. Also, consider that he's left footed and is playing on the right, so you can't exactly expect him to beat players on that wing like he did on the left. But he can cut inside and provide assists, or shoot. His set pieces are a bit dire though, even if we scored from one of his corners, but only because the Blackburn defence fucked it up.

This is why I dont like him playing there, he is very easy to read and has one dimensional play. He has pace to burn but he cannot get a head of steam up if he has to check and come inside. I prefer him on the left.

I don't think he was very good at all but he was mostly playing on his 'wrong' side & imo tracked back pretty well right up 'til he went off. I think he's a quality player who's capable of match winning performances but he's at his best when sides come out & leave him an area to run into on the break, which Blackbolton rarely did.

I thought he was good until the last 20 when he was obviously fucked. he should have come off then.

Bingo Lewis wrote:I thought he was good until the last 20 when he was obviously fucked. he should have come off then.

Exactly

Thought he was ok and has played better this season. I think it`s the way he goes in for a challenge like John Inman that makes people think his game is off.

I like him and I think overall he has been a good signing for us, still has a role to play this season, but if his contract is up at the end of the season I wouldn't offer him another. If we are linked with the likes of Moses and there are other younger alternatives(Adam Johnson, Diego Capel) that is the route to take. I thought he had a decent game last night though.

LAst night he was bad. I know he was out of position but he stunted the attacks cutting in everytime. He pulled out of so many tackles and headers I list count. He is good on his day but was poor against Blackburn. Useful squad player but not sure he wants that. He'll be back though.

Manchester City has announced the immediate resignation from Martin Petrov this morning for personal reasons. After the emphatic 4-1 against Lancashire neighbours Blackburn, Petrov has told friends at the club that he can't sleep, is on edge, has cold sweats and cannot concentrate.

Club Doctors have revealed he is showing all the common signs from post traumatic stress. "At the sight of a pitch and football Martin starts rocking back and forth and muttering in Bulgarian" said the club doctor.

When approached by journalised regarding the mystery of the post traumatic stress, the grumpy Bulgarian star, who has a remarkable likeness to Rising Damp star Leonard Rossiter's Rigsby character, informed the waiting media that successfully going in for his first 50/50 challenge in his career and winning the ball in the 81st minute against Blackburn has taken its toll on his wellbeing "It was scary, too scary, I keep having flashbacks and I cannot do it again. Mancini made me do it but never, never again, I'm going home now to get a cuddle and ciggy from Dimitar" Petrov said as he bundled himself into the waiting Audi R8 outside Carrington training ground.

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MaineRoadMemories wrote:Manchester City has announced the immediate resignation from Martin Petrov this morning for personal reasons. After the emphatic 4-1 against Lancashire neighbours Blackburn, Petrov has told friends at the club that he can't sleep, is on edge, has cold sweats and cannot concentrate.

Club Doctors have revealed he is showing all the common signs from post traumatic stress. "At the sight of a pitch and football Martin starts rocking back and forth and muttering in Bulgarian" said the club doctor.

When approached by journalised regarding the mystery of the post traumatic stress, the grumpy Bulgarian star, who has a remarkable likeness to Rising Damp star Leonard Rossiter's Rigsby character, informed the waiting media that successfully going in for his first 50/50 challenge in his career and winning the ball in the 81st minute against Blackburn has taken its toll on his wellbeing "It was scary, too scary, I keep having flashbacks and I cannot do it again. Mancini made me do it but never, never again, I'm going home now to get a cuddle and ciggy from Dimitar" Petrov said as he bundled himself into the waiting Audi R8 outside Carrington training ground.

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Verdict where I'm sat was he made 2 half tackles which together amount to one full tackle. That's 1 tackle more than I've ever seen from him though & raised a few eyebrows. Robinho's turn now. Can he beat Pertov's one?