Welcome Abdukodir

[CTID Hants]

And wtf is the matter with Uzbekistan that they don't teach the kids English?

They teach them more important things like wrestling and horseback riding....

[Harry Dowd scored]

I like the fact the club are taking action, the competition for places must have an impact. I get the impression that some complacency has been creeping in. These signings have to be a good thing

[john@staustell]

And wtf is the matter with Uzbekistan that they don't teach the kids English?

They teach them more important things like wrestling and horseback riding....

Do they throw dead goats around like Kazakhstan?

[sheblue]

I dont remember Dave Silva having great English, if much at all, then there was Sergio. Think someone else, I cant remember.
Yaya he had English, but nobody had a clue what he was saying

[PeterParker]

Those who didn't talk english like Dave, Serge etc, they had spanish talking players around, so it was much easier. Half of our dressing room speaks portuguese now.
For a young kid, so raw, with no one to talk too, it will be difficult.

It will be a huge case for the top figures of our dressing room to step up and help him because he is going to need it big time. But it all comes down to him.

[CTID Hants]

I dont remember Dave Silva having great English, if much at all, then there was Sergio. Think someone else, I cant remember.
Yaya he had English, but nobody had a clue what he was saying

Perhaps that was the problem in not getting his cake

[blues2win]

https://x.com/frbluemoon/status/1881692 ... O9Awxy5lqV



Nice touch from City having fellow Brazilian Fernandinho on hand to welcome Reis.

[Paul68]

Apparently he speaks Russian as well as Uzbek and was taking classes in French. Presumably he will now take classes in English. Im sure he will be able to follow simple instructions in training very quickly. Its important, though, that he doesn’t feel isolated so he needs to pick up some english asap. Im sure he will. I think I read he was accompanied by his two agents so hes not completely on his own. The Club will bend over backwards to help him settle in.

If he speaks 3 languages I don't think he'll have a problem with a fourth!

[Scatman]

https://x.com/frbluemoon/status/1881692479290056945?s=61&t=6ifllXVJePmO9Awxy5lqV



Nice touch from City having fellow Brazilian Fernandinho on hand to welcome Reis.

Has Fern signed as well?

[john@staustell]

https://x.com/frbluemoon/status/1881692479290056945?s=61&t=6ifllXVJePmO9Awxy5lqV



Nice touch from City having fellow Brazilian Fernandinho on hand to welcome Reis.

Has Fern signed as well?

Just as well.......

[CTID Hants]

https://x.com/frbluemoon/status/1881692479290056945?s=61&t=6ifllXVJePmO9Awxy5lqV



Nice touch from City having fellow Brazilian Fernandinho on hand to welcome Reis.

Has Fern signed as well?

Still playing in Brazil Aged 39, their season not long finished...

[zuricity]

I think you are all doing Abdukodir a disservice.

He can not speak English , however ,i bet he will speak good English within a few years.

Whether that is with a Manc dialect , awaits to be seen. He has sod all to do after training and playing, so why not read Wide range reader books ?

[PeterParker]

He is decent with his ball at his feet.
Hope he will make it.

[city72]

Got to be the worst debut (5 mins) ever but the kid looks like he gives a fuk I hope he can pick himself up and move on

[john@staustell]

Got to be the worst debut (5 mins) ever but the kid looks like he gives a fuk I hope he can pick himself up and move on

I'm sure there's been far worse

[city72]

Got to be the worst debut (5 mins) ever but the kid looks like he gives a fuk I hope he can pick himself up and move on

I'm sure there's been far worse

Really? A back to keeper header that made pollocks look good and a yellow in 3 mins

[Bluemoon16]

Those 5 minutes mean literally nothing. If he continues with the right attitude/work ethics & gets the support from teammates/fans he could literally become one of the best CBs in few years. Remember Rodri's first season?

[city72]

Those 5 minutes mean literally nothing. If he continues with the right attitude/work ethics & gets the support from teammates/fans he could literally become one of the best CBs in few years. Remember Rodri's first season?

If my aunty had balls she’d be my uncle

[PeterParker]

Those 5 minutes mean literally nothing. If he continues with the right attitude/work ethics & gets the support from teammates/fans he could literally become one of the best CBs in few years. Remember Rodri's first season?

Agree.
However the language will be a big-big problem.
He’s young, alone, doesn’t speak (and maybe does not understand the language) and has fuckall experience. Comes from a football that has no history in players.

It will be a huge task in front of him.
I will be surprised if he makes it. I hope he does, of course.

[johnny crossan]

I'm confident he'll come good. Things can only get better,