Here is the place to talk about all things city and football!
by Spurge » Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:47 pm
Lets not get carried away but.....i think he could be the long term replacement for david silva
I mean why not?
-
Spurge
- Kinky's Mazy Dribbles
-
- Posts: 2910
- Joined: Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:13 pm
- Location: Location Location
- Supporter of: MCFC
- My favourite player is: Asa Hartford
by stevefromdonny » Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:11 pm
he did have a couple of moments put a decent pass in when going around 4 Swansea players
-
stevefromdonny
- Donated to the site
- Dickov's Injury Time Equaliser
-
- Posts: 4857
- Joined: Sun May 01, 2011 11:39 am
- Supporter of: man city
- My favourite player is: any1 who plays for city
by john68 » Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:18 pm
Of all the kids I’ve seen over the years, Foden is up there with the best.
The big advantage he has now is that he trains daily with some of the World’s greatest players, under probably the World’s greatest coach.
If he can’t help but develop in that regime.
I KNOW THAT YOU BELIEVE THAT YOU UNDERSTOOD WHAT YOU THINK I WROTE, BUT I AM NOT SURE YOU REALISE THAT WHAT YOU READ IS NOT WHAT I MEANT
-
john68
- Kaptain Kompany's Komposure
-
- Posts: 14629
- Joined: Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:47 pm
- Location: Sittin' on the dock of the bay...wastin' time.
- Supporter of: ST MARKS (W GORTON)
- My favourite player is: BERT TRAUTMANN
by Mase » Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:14 pm
What impressed me the most is he’s ALWAYS looking to get involved. Showing constantly as an option whilst we have the ball.
He definitely seemed more the Silva type than KDB. Good with the ball in closed spaces.
-
Mase
- Anna Connell's Vision
-
- Posts: 39378
- Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:08 pm
- Location: The North Pole.
- Supporter of: Warnock's Ref Rants
- My favourite player is: Danny Tiatto
by zuricity » Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:15 pm
“Is a very naughty boy”
"Well I'll go to the foot of our stairs."
-
zuricity
- Joe Corrigan's Gloves
-
- Posts: 16952
- Joined: Sat Dec 17, 2005 10:54 pm
- Location: Zuerich,ch
by Spurge » Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:31 pm
Came on in 71st min and completed 21 passes. More than any swansea player.
-
Spurge
- Kinky's Mazy Dribbles
-
- Posts: 2910
- Joined: Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:13 pm
- Location: Location Location
- Supporter of: MCFC
- My favourite player is: Asa Hartford
by Bluedj » Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:28 pm
Thought he was excellent today. Wanted the ball all the time. Some great tidy footwork in some very tight spaces. Looking forward to watching this kid develop
-
Bluedj
- De Jong's Tackle
-
- Posts: 1725
- Joined: Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:38 am
- Supporter of: manchester city
- My favourite player is: vincent kompany
by Mase » Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:34 pm
I’m also glad he seems like he’s got the right attitude - unlike that Sancho that was missing training constantly.
-
Mase
- Anna Connell's Vision
-
- Posts: 39378
- Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:08 pm
- Location: The North Pole.
- Supporter of: Warnock's Ref Rants
- My favourite player is: Danny Tiatto
by sheblue » Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:44 pm
Hopefully we see a lot more of him in the final few days.
-
sheblue
- Donated to the site
- Neil Young's FA Cup Winning Goal
-
- Posts: 11908
- Joined: Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:28 pm
- Supporter of: city
- My favourite player is: silva
by Douglas Higginbottom » Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:25 pm
Mase wrote:I’m also glad he seems like he’s got the right attitude - unlike that Sancho that was missing training constantly.
Not sure about missing training constantly, just the last period when he wasn't signing a contract but make no mistake Sancho is a fabulous talent and will make it at the top level
-
Douglas Higginbottom
- Paul Power's Tash
-
- Posts: 10667
- Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:42 pm
by Mase » Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:29 am
Douglas Higginbottom wrote:Mase wrote:I’m also glad he seems like he’s got the right attitude - unlike that Sancho that was missing training constantly.
Not sure about missing training constantly, just the last period when he wasn't signing a contract but make no mistake Sancho is a fabulous talent and will make it at the top level
He missed it on more than one occasion toward the end. Spat his dummy out like the little twat he is.
Even if he missed it once - that’s a shit attitude.
-
Mase
- Anna Connell's Vision
-
- Posts: 39378
- Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:08 pm
- Location: The North Pole.
- Supporter of: Warnock's Ref Rants
- My favourite player is: Danny Tiatto
by JamieMCFC » Mon Oct 15, 2018 12:19 pm
Being reported that Dortmund is interested in Foden.
-
JamieMCFC
- Kinky's Mazy Dribbles
-
- Posts: 2034
- Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2006 3:40 pm
- Supporter of: MCFC
by Foreverinbluedreams » Mon Oct 15, 2018 12:28 pm
JamieMCFC wrote:Being reported that Dortmund is interested in Foden.
They need to hurry up if they want him, they'll struggle to get a visa for him if they don't do it before March.
-
Foreverinbluedreams
- Denis Law's Backheel
-
- Posts: 9224
- Joined: Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:34 pm
- Supporter of: Euthanasia
by sheblue » Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:19 pm
JamieMCFC wrote:Being reported that Dortmund is interested in Foden.
I am sure that they are not the only ones.
But seriously, we need to start giving him more premier league game time, and Diaz too. Although I do agree that the latter will be on his bike, and that's a shame.
Its not an easy one. Its a results business.
-
sheblue
- Donated to the site
- Neil Young's FA Cup Winning Goal
-
- Posts: 11908
- Joined: Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:28 pm
- Supporter of: city
- My favourite player is: silva
by iwasthere2012 » Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:41 pm
sheblue wrote:JamieMCFC wrote:Being reported that Dortmund is interested in Foden.
I am sure that they are not the only ones.
But seriously, we need to start giving him more premier league game time, and Diaz too. Although I do agree that the latter will be on his bike, and that's a shame.
Its not an easy one. Its a results business.
I agree Diaz may be on his bike, but not necessarily.
It really comes down to the individual and what they want. Look at the likes of Zinchenko who is only a little bit older and got himself a bit part last year.
I appreciate he didn't come through the academy the same as the other pair, but the difficulty in securing a place rather than going out on loan is the same.
He looked to be out the door but chose to stay and fight for game time and learn more, no doubt.
I admire that and would certainly hope it would be the attitude of both others.
-
iwasthere2012
- Denis Law's Backheel
-
- Posts: 9845
- Joined: Mon Oct 20, 2014 4:14 pm
- Location: Dublin
- Supporter of: Manchester City
- My favourite player is: David Silva (was PabZab)
by Saul Goodman » Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:08 pm
IWT youre spot on about Oleks but his situation is slightly different from Foden's and Diaz's. Oleks was able to be utilized in a postion where the top 2 players are injury prone. Diaz and Foden have Sterling, Sane, Mahrez, Silva, Bernardo, KDB, Gundogan, & to a lesser extent Jesus in their positions ahead of them. For Diaz or Foden to get a continuous run of games like Oleks had last season we'd have to suffer an almighty injury crisis. There are just too many established players ahead of them that can play in basically every position in midfield.
I dont see how Foden and Diaz have a chance getting a decent amount of game time--and I'm not talking about 12 minutes at the end of match.
-
Saul Goodman
- Joe Hart's 29 Clean Sheets
-
- Posts: 5412
- Joined: Tue May 14, 2013 5:18 am
- Location: Toronto
- Supporter of: Manchester City
- My favourite player is: Bernardo Silva
by mr_nool » Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:23 pm
Saul Goodman wrote:IWT youre spot on about Oleks but his situation is slightly different from Foden's and Diaz's. Oleks was able to be utilized in a postion where the top 2 players are injury prone. Diaz and Foden have Sterling, Sane, Mahrez, Silva, Bernardo, KDB, Gundogan, & to a lesser extent Jesus in their positions ahead of them. For Diaz or Foden to get a continuous run of games like Oleks had last season we'd have to suffer an almighty injury crisis. There are just too many established players ahead of them that can play in basically every position in midfield.
I dont see how Foden and Diaz have a chance getting a decent amount of game time--and I'm not talking about 12 minutes at the end of match.
Zinchenko's natural position is pretty similar to Foden. If young Phil had been one year further in his development it could have been him filling in at left back. Chance, luck and circumstances play a big part.
That said, I do believe Pep rates Foden higher than the Zinch and probably wouldn't like to waste his talent as fullback. He will get his chances this season.
-
mr_nool
- Donated to the site
- Colin Bell's Football Brain
-
- Posts: 26165
- Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:48 am
- Location: Utrecht
by iwasthere2012 » Mon Oct 15, 2018 9:01 pm
mr_nool wrote:Saul Goodman wrote:IWT youre spot on about Oleks but his situation is slightly different from Foden's and Diaz's. Oleks was able to be utilized in a postion where the top 2 players are injury prone. Diaz and Foden have Sterling, Sane, Mahrez, Silva, Bernardo, KDB, Gundogan, & to a lesser extent Jesus in their positions ahead of them. For Diaz or Foden to get a continuous run of games like Oleks had last season we'd have to suffer an almighty injury crisis. There are just too many established players ahead of them that can play in basically every position in midfield.
I dont see how Foden and Diaz have a chance getting a decent amount of game time--and I'm not talking about 12 minutes at the end of match.
Zinchenko's natural position is pretty similar to Foden. If young Phil had been one year further in his development it could have been him filling in at left back. Chance, luck and circumstances play a big part.
That said, I do believe Pep rates Foden higher than the Zinch and probably wouldn't like to waste his talent as fullback. He will get his chances this season.
I appreciate what Saul is saying and it is difficult for Diaz in particular. Personally I think we could have done without spending on Mahrez and we could have taken the chance on Diaz filling the squad place.
Money saved could have gone on a proper replacement for Fern.
But I agree with Noolie, I think Pep rates Foden and will want to keep him around.
It really is up to the individuals what they want. Do they wish to wait and learn. Be adaptable. Take the chances you get wherever you get them. I don’t blame Sancho for going as it’s a bold move to move abroad. I think he’ll learn a lot in life alone.
But Diaz going back to Spain would, to me, seem like an easier option than staying and learning under Pep. Which is more character building?
I genuinely don’t know. It really is between him the club and Pep. Same for Foden.
-
iwasthere2012
- Denis Law's Backheel
-
- Posts: 9845
- Joined: Mon Oct 20, 2014 4:14 pm
- Location: Dublin
- Supporter of: Manchester City
- My favourite player is: David Silva (was PabZab)
by Moonchesteri » Thu Oct 18, 2018 4:52 pm
Mase wrote:What impressed me the most is he’s ALWAYS looking to get involved. Showing constantly as an option whilst we have the ball.
He definitely seemed more the Silva type than KDB. Good with the ball in closed spaces.
Agreed. I’ve also been impressed how smart he seems to be on the pitch. keeps it simple most of times but is capable of stepping up at the right time (like his through ball v..oxford?) instead of trying too hard as is often the case with young kids when they come on.
Good start, keep working hard lad!
-
Moonchesteri
- Donated to the site
- Neil Young's FA Cup Winning Goal
-
- Posts: 11443
- Joined: Mon Mar 20, 2006 2:58 pm
- Location: Blue moon
- Supporter of: MCFC
by Saul Goodman » Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:07 am
mr_nool wrote:Saul Goodman wrote:IWT youre spot on about Oleks but his situation is slightly different from Foden's and Diaz's. Oleks was able to be utilized in a postion where the top 2 players are injury prone. Diaz and Foden have Sterling, Sane, Mahrez, Silva, Bernardo, KDB, Gundogan, & to a lesser extent Jesus in their positions ahead of them. For Diaz or Foden to get a continuous run of games like Oleks had last season we'd have to suffer an almighty injury crisis. There are just too many established players ahead of them that can play in basically every position in midfield.
I dont see how Foden and Diaz have a chance getting a decent amount of game time--and I'm not talking about 12 minutes at the end of match.
Zinchenko's natural position is pretty similar to Foden. If young Phil had been one year further in his development it could have been him filling in at left back. Chance, luck and circumstances play a big part.
That said, I do believe Pep rates Foden higher than the Zinch and
probably wouldn't like to waste his talent as fullback. He will get his chances this season.
That last bit is correct. I know that Oleks is a midfielder like Foden but apart from that random Shakhtar match I dont think Foden would ever be wasted at fullback even if we had a crisis. Thats why he's in a log-jam but Zinchenko got an extended run of matches last season.
-
Saul Goodman
- Joe Hart's 29 Clean Sheets
-
- Posts: 5412
- Joined: Tue May 14, 2013 5:18 am
- Location: Toronto
- Supporter of: Manchester City
- My favourite player is: Bernardo Silva
Return to The Maine Football forum
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: Bear60, Bluemoon4610, carl_feedthegoat, carolina-blue, CTID Hants, gmercer1, Google [Bot], Grandad Rosler, Harry Dowd scored, Mase, MIAMCFC, mr_nool, Nigels Tackle, nottsblue, Original Dub, PeterParker, ruralblue, Sparklehorse, Stan, Woodyblue, zuricity and 361 guests