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KinkyKinkladze wrote:Only saw the game through a stream but the stadium looked just as full ten minutes after full time as it was ten minutes after kick off. Well done all who went for sticking around for Zaba. My lip went when he was interviewed on sky. Then my heart broke when they did a close up to some granny in the stands, wiping tears away.

Zaba, love you mate xxx

KinkyKinkladze wrote:Only saw the game through a stream but the stadium looked just as full ten minutes after full time as it was ten minutes after kick off. Well done all who went for sticking around for Zaba. My lip went when he was interviewed on sky. Then my heart broke when they did a close up to some granny in the stands, wiping tears away.

Zaba, love you mate xxx

Blue Since 76 wrote:When he first arrived, I thought he was the new Danny Tiatto and didn't see it working out. He never had the natural talent of some, yet for a few years he was the best right back in the premier league and one of the best in Europe. He was so good, he was even voted into the PFA team of the ear, so imagine the gulf in class before they realise they have to pick you.

All down to hard work, both off the pitch and on it. And that's why I think so many fans felt such a bond to him - if you were given your chance, you may not be the best, but you'd put everything you had into it. I honestly don't believe a homegrown player, a born Mancunian, could give any more than Zabaleta has in his time here. And as a fan, you really can't ask for more than that. I've watched some shite down the years, but I'll never criticise anyone for not being good enough if they're giving their all. And Zab gave everything. And was good enough.

Slim wrote:Do you think he was referring to Yaya.

Peter Doherty (AGAIG) wrote:

Blue Since 76 wrote:When he first arrived, I thought he was the new Danny Tiatto and didn't see it working out. He never had the natural talent of some, yet for a few years he was the best right back in the premier league and one of the best in Europe. He was so good, he was even voted into the PFA team of the ear, so imagine the gulf in class before they realise they have to pick you.

All down to hard work, both off the pitch and on it. And that's why I think so many fans felt such a bond to him - if you were given your chance, you may not be the best, but you'd put everything you had into it. I honestly don't believe a homegrown player, a born Mancunian, could give any more than Zabaleta has in his time here. And as a fan, you really can't ask for more than that. I've watched some shite down the years, but I'll never criticise anyone for not being good enough if they're giving their all. And Zab gave everything. And was good enough.

Great post. Spot on.

Mase wrote:

Sister of fu wrote:Being negative about empty seats? It's embarrassing. Anyone leaving early on Tuesday should be given a gob full. We could also say goodbye to Yaya on Tuesday, has anyone ever had move of a say in big games than him? Clichy, a good servant to the club. Zabba a guy that has bleed for the club. Fuck getting home 20 minutes earlier, let's give these lads a proper send off....

Being negative in a thread celebrating a club legend.

The empty seats on 80 mins happen everywhere. Not just City. I don't agree with it, but it's not just us.

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