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Just lifted this from Bluemoon. credit to Akai there who translated it from a local paper.

Interview with the great one.


Manchester City fans dreams are coming true on the ground now, because of the development which has occurred in it, Your Highness, how do you evaluate this experience, and how do you see the future, what are the ambitions of the team this season?

SM: Thankfully, we are all satisfied with what have been achieved, the success and development at this level, but you must have patience. sometimes I meet a lot of Emirati and Arab brothers in London, and see them criticize the work of the manager Roberto Mancini, but I think that his plans are going in the right path, and we have to ask ourselves where we have been and where Manchester City have become now?, just to realize that what we have accomplished is great. and hard work is still required, but without any hurry.

What's your view on Manchester City progress in the Champions League?

SM: A new experience that the team deserves because we didn't reach there by chance, but with hard work from the the managers, management, the players and the fans. But, we must not forget that our main objective is to win the English Premier League and if we achieve that, then it will have an impact on the team and the club as a whole and validity of a certificate that we can win any other achievement.

How did you see your Highness the 1-6 match between City and United? who was the first to congratulate your Highness on the victory?

SM: First one who congratulated me was His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (UAE Vice President and Dubai Ruler) because I've seen him 5 minutes before kick off and he was confident that City will win the derby and to be honest, that confidence was reflected on me , because it was based on the reading of his Highness on the data of the two teams before the game. Regarding the result, I think that the team deserved the win because of the effort that they put in from start to finish against strong team. But we must be aware that these kinds of results can be a double edged sword, it make the others look at you differently and prepare themselves with the best way they can, but who wants to win champions and trophies have to adapt to that and be ready to face the challenges.

City fans want to see your Highness for the second time in the Etihad, could that happen soon?

SM: God willing we will visit them soon, even if the circumstances have prevented us from going there, we are following all the details, and provide all aspects of support for those in charge of the things there, in order to achieve the aspirations and wishes of the fans.



Intersting that he says the Prem is the priority.

Dontcha just love him ?

Yes ........ Been a Blue a long long time ( goodness me time flys ) Still pinching myself, Awesome owners

Ted Hughes wrote:Just lifted this from Bluemoon. credit to Akai there who translated it from a local paper.

Interview with the great one.


Manchester City fans dreams are coming true on the ground now, because of the development which has occurred in it, Your Highness, how do you evaluate this experience, and how do you see the future, what are the ambitions of the team this season?

SM: Thankfully, we are all satisfied with what have been achieved, the success and development at this level, but you must have patience. sometimes I meet a lot of Emirati and Arab brothers in London, and see them criticize the work of the manager Roberto Mancini, but I think that his plans are going in the right path, and we have to ask ourselves where we have been and where Manchester City have become now?, just to realize that what we have accomplished is great. and hard work is still required, but without any hurry.

What's your view on Manchester City progress in the Champions League?

SM: A new experience that the team deserves because we didn't reach there by chance, but with hard work from the the managers, management, the players and the fans. But, we must not forget that our main objective is to win the English Premier League and if we achieve that, then it will have an impact on the team and the club as a whole and validity of a certificate that we can win any other achievement.

How did you see your Highness the 1-6 match between City and United? who was the first to congratulate your Highness on the victory?

SM: First one who congratulated me was His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (UAE Vice President and Dubai Ruler) because I've seen him 5 minutes before kick off and he was confident that City will win the derby and to be honest, that confidence was reflected on me , because it was based on the reading of his Highness on the data of the two teams before the game. Regarding the result, I think that the team deserved the win because of the effort that they put in from start to finish against strong team. But we must be aware that these kinds of results can be a double edged sword, it make the others look at you differently and prepare themselves with the best way they can, but who wants to win champions and trophies have to adapt to that and be ready to face the challenges.

City fans want to see your Highness for the second time in the Etihad, could that happen soon?

SM: God willing we will visit them soon, even if the circumstances have prevented us from going there, we are following all the details, and provide all aspects of support for those in charge of the things there, in order to achieve the aspirations and wishes of the fans.



Intersting that he says the Prem is the priority.

Dontcha just love him ?

our fucking ticket office is a disgrace....

Swales In

Ted Hughes wrote:SM: God willing we will visit them soon, [highlight]even if the circumstances have prevented us from going there,[/highlight] we are following all the details, and provide all aspects of support for those in charge of the things there, in order to achieve the aspirations and wishes of the fans.

Is this bit just a literal translation, or have I missed something bigger?

Glad to see he sees the prem as a priority, as I'd say that was in line with the majority of the fans.

This wont get mentioned by any punditry on TV as it is too positive and it cannot be relayed.rather stick to the theme of "he might get bored soon and sell up",,,,,,,,,,,,,

carl_feedthegoat wrote:This wont get mentioned by any punditry on TV as it is too positive and it cannot be relayed.rather stick to the theme of "he might get bored soon and sell up",,,,,,,,,,,,,

My thoughts exactly. Heaven forbid it take the place of a David Beckham speech on SSN.

The Prem It is then, fuck the uefa and carling lets get this thing won once and for all......................

Glory hunting plastic

bluej wrote:

Ted Hughes wrote:SM: God willing we will visit them soon, [highlight]even if the circumstances have prevented us from going there,[/highlight] we are following all the details, and provide all aspects of support for those in charge of the things there, in order to achieve the aspirations and wishes of the fans.

Is this bit just a literal translation, or have I missed something bigger?

Glad to see he sees the prem as a priority, as I'd say that was in line with the majority of the fans.

He heard Daniel Sturidge was in town . Only kidding.

Nigels Tackle wrote:

Ted Hughes wrote:Just lifted this from Bluemoon. credit to Akai there who translated it from a local paper.

Interview with the great one.


Manchester City fans dreams are coming true on the ground now, because of the development which has occurred in it, Your Highness, how do you evaluate this experience, and how do you see the future, what are the ambitions of the team this season?

SM: Thankfully, we are all satisfied with what have been achieved, the success and development at this level, but you must have patience. sometimes I meet a lot of Emirati and Arab brothers in London, and see them criticize the work of the manager Roberto Mancini, but I think that his plans are going in the right path, and we have to ask ourselves where we have been and where Manchester City have become now?, just to realize that what we have accomplished is great. and hard work is still required, but without any hurry.

What's your view on Manchester City progress in the Champions League?

SM: A new experience that the team deserves because we didn't reach there by chance, but with hard work from the the managers, management, the players and the fans. But, we must not forget that our main objective is to win the English Premier League and if we achieve that, then it will have an impact on the team and the club as a whole and validity of a certificate that we can win any other achievement.

How did you see your Highness the 1-6 match between City and United? who was the first to congratulate your Highness on the victory?

SM: First one who congratulated me was His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (UAE Vice President and Dubai Ruler) because I've seen him 5 minutes before kick off and he was confident that City will win the derby and to be honest, that confidence was reflected on me , because it was based on the reading of his Highness on the data of the two teams before the game. Regarding the result, I think that the team deserved the win because of the effort that they put in from start to finish against strong team. But we must be aware that these kinds of results can be a double edged sword, it make the others look at you differently and prepare themselves with the best way they can, but who wants to win champions and trophies have to adapt to that and be ready to face the challenges.

City fans want to see your Highness for the second time in the Etihad, could that happen soon?

SM: God willing we will visit them soon, even if the circumstances have prevented us from going there, we are following all the details, and provide all aspects of support for those in charge of the things there, in order to achieve the aspirations and wishes of the fans.



Intersting that he says the Prem is the priority.

Dontcha just love him ?

our fucking ticket office is a disgrace....

Fine effort.

I'm just happy to have his highness in charge. Really happy. Like little bit sexually aroused.

john@staustell wrote:

carl_feedthegoat wrote:This wont get mentioned by any punditry on TV as it is too positive and it cannot be relayed.rather stick to the theme of "he might get bored soon and sell up",,,,,,,,,,,,,

My thoughts exactly. Heaven forbid it take the place of a David Beckham speech on SSN.

Exactly - the Napoli president says he thinks he might be getting bored - loads of coverage

The man himself says - its going great - nothing

As much press bias as much as press negativity though

SM: Thankfully, we are all satisfied with what have been achieved, the success and development at this level, but you must have patience. sometimes I meet a lot of Emirati and Arab brothers in London, and see them criticize the work of the manager Roberto Mancini, but I think that his plans are going in the right path, and we have to ask ourselves where we have been and where Manchester City have become now?, just to realize that what we have accomplished is great. and hard work is still required, but without any hurry.

Good to see he is a bit more down to earth than his neighbours when it comes to football. The reality of the game is that you can't just go and buy some of the best players in the world and then win anything, especially overnight. As many thought, the Prem was always a priority and even moreso after our start.

Nice words, pity you can't get a ticket.

Beefymcfc wrote:

SM: Thankfully, we are all satisfied with what have been achieved, the success and development at this level, but you must have patience. sometimes I meet a lot of Emirati and Arab brothers in London, and see them criticize the work of the manager Roberto Mancini, but I think that his plans are going in the right path, and we have to ask ourselves where we have been and where Manchester City have become now?, just to realize that what we have accomplished is great. and hard work is still required, but without any hurry.

Good to see he is a bit more down to earth than his neighbours when it comes to football. The reality of the game is that you can't just go and buy some of the best players in the world and then win anything, especially overnight. As many thought, the Prem was always a priority and even moreso after our start.

Nice words, pity you can't get a ticket.

He might still get a hospitality package if he phones up.

I hate these 'I've been a City fan all my life' types!

That interview has clearly been mistranslated.

Great interview.

He's just been voted UAE Sports Personality of the Year based on City's achievements of last season (FA Cup and Champs League spot) and also his UAE Club Al Jazirah winning the Double last season.

Just a bit of trivia; Sheikh Mohammad, Ruler of Dubai (who is a keen sportsman) is also his Father in Law.

It seems a bit strange to me that HRH felt confident about our game against them from the vibe he got from his mate who it seems had been studying the data(does that include stats)that has been collected.How can anyone have their notion's substantiated by using data(stats)?

Rag_hater wrote:It seems a bit strange to me that HRH felt confident about our game against them from the vibe he got from his mate who it seems had been studying the data(does that include stats)that has been collected.How can anyone have their notion's substantiated by using data(stats)?

Why dont you send him an email.

carl_feedthegoat wrote:

Rag_hater wrote:It seems a bit strange to me that HRH felt confident about our game against them from the vibe he got from his mate who it seems had been studying the data(does that include stats)that has been collected.How can anyone have their notion's substantiated by using data(stats)?

Why dont you send him an email.

Or draw us all a lovely pie chart (with crayons)