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The best right back in the league right now?
I just love that Argie bastard. Hard as nails and a fantastic attitude. And he just seems to grow with the responsibility.
Richard's got his work cut out to get into the team again when fit.

Nope

Great input.

I agree with 99% of this but do wonder if Zab's legs are 'going'? Richards still has loads left in his wheels. Zab's brain and footballing approach in Richard's body = PERFECTION IMHO!

I think he's still improving. With the exception of letting his man get round him for the penalty that never should have been, I can't recall him doing much else wrong on Saturday. The main complaint against him used to be that he wasn't much of an attacking fullback but that changed last season (culminating in the run in to the title) and shows signs of continuing this season. If he doesn't nail a regular place for Argentina I would be very surprised (assuming he carries on getting match time for City).

I just think he's awesome. Brilliant character, not complaining, made it clear he likes it in Manchester, works for the team. Love the lad.

Great man,brilliant player and a warrior who loves the club i hope he finishes his career here.

Always thoughts Richards was no.1 choice. But Mad frank is getting better and better now. When did you stop shutting yer eyes when he went charging in for another rash challenge? He seemed to be always a second from a red card. Not anymore.

His final ball needs improving. He gets himself into some wonderful attacking positions but often fails to deliver with the final ball. He is capable, just needs to be more consistent with it.

Bridge'srightfoot wrote:His final ball needs improving. He gets himself into some wonderful attacking positions but often fails to deliver with the final ball. He is capable, just needs to be more consistent with it.

Also, when he gets in a half-chance position to score he often chooses wrong. ie tries a pass when he should shoot and vice versa. but hopefully he can improve that aspect of his game too.
but boy I love the lad, gives his all to MCFC. One of my favourites, no doubt about that.

Bought the best out our David aswell.

Want to see a better ball from him and also in the Champs League where it matters more, other than that love him.

I think a fit Micah is the best right back in the league

london blue 2 wrote:I think a fit Micah is the best right back in the league

Amen brother.

I love Zabaleta absolute quality but Micah is still the better player.
Keeping him fit seems to be an ongoing issue so we are very fortunate to have Zaba.In Micahs absence he has proved to be one of the stand out performers in his position in the league.
Micah will have a proper battle on his hands to get back in the team thats for sure.

Green & Blue wrote:

london blue 2 wrote:I think a fit Micah is the best right back in the league

Amen brother.

I love Zabaleta absolute quality but Micah is still the better player.
Keeping him fit seems to be an ongoing issue so we are very fortunate to have Zaba.In Micahs absence he has proved to be one of the stand out performers in his position in the league.
Micah will have a proper battle on his hands to get back in the team thats for sure.

I agree.

Zabba on top form offers something different to Micah though. At their best, both are superb players. On a bad day, both are rather iffy. So far this season, I don't think Zabba has been quite right, but he never stops until he gets it right.