Training Saturday 16/10

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Don't get too excited but I think everyone was training today apart from Michael Johnson. He is apparently working inside all this week , there haven't been any setbacks and yes he will be close to a reserve team appearance is what I was told.

True Yaya and Mario were only working 1 to 1 with physios but at least they were out there so not too far way so fingers crossed we might have a fully fit squad soon. Shame I didn't cross my fingers quickly enough as 3 got an injury during this mornings session!! 2 minor ones were Patrick ( seemed to tweak his right knee) and RSC a hand injury ( maybe because I met him before the start when he arrived on his bike and shook his hand) but also Kolo who limped out with what looked like a hamstring injury.Maybe ok for Sunday but.......

Kolarov also didn't take a full part but they are just working him hard 1 to 1 and I expect full training next week as he looks ok.As for everything else it was a normal session with plenty of fun in the early warm ups. Headed goals only , hand ball, left foot only and even games of tag got them started in a good mood.Mancini spent his time away on another pitch with the Sunday team.

The usual football game to end the session was probably a little less intense than some I have seen , perhaps because it's the day before a game but it still ended with heated argument about the goal scored with the last attack of the game.Vinnie as ever not happy and complaining loudly to the linesman for his shocking decision.The guy just loves winning.

[dikdik]

Many thanks for your POV Douglas. Makes us feel part of it all.

[Beefymcfc]

Eh Doug, did it look like Ade was part of the plan for Sunday?

Edit: Cheers pal ;-)

[Mark (Blue Army)]

Cheers Doug, hope Kolo's ok for Sunday.

[blootoof]

http://nerdish.co.uk/pictures.php?galle ... 16-10-2010

Cheers Land(Bluemoon poster)

[Douglas Higginbottom]

http://nerdish.co.uk/pictures.php?gallery=Training%2016-10-2010

Cheers Land(Bluemoon poster)

Not bad pictures those and from up a tree as well

[johnno]

chrees doug! great news about MJ!

[craigmcfc]

chrees doug! great news about MJ!

I was hoping for an update today and Doug didn't disappoint. I think there'll be thousands of crossed fingers when he finally returns to action with the reserves. Surely he's had his careers' worth of injuries now?

[CitizenYank]

Is it just me or do some of our players get hurt looking at the scenery??

[Brad]

Cheers Doug, another great report.

[Whassat]

Ok. I might had a beer too much. But hey rags drawed with WB.

There's no way I can tell you how much I appreciate these threads doug. They are stellar! I hope you keep it up!

[citytilidie]

http://nerdish.co.uk/pictures.php?gallery=Training%2016-10-2010

Cheers Land(Bluemoon poster)

Not bad pictures those and from up a tree as well

From that site, is it me or is johnno looking in good shape:

[mr_nool]

http://nerdish.co.uk/pictures.php?gallery=Training%2016-10-2010

Cheers Land(Bluemoon poster)

Not bad pictures those and from up a tree as well

From that site, is it me or is johnno looking in good shape:

He does indeed, but fuck me, I really hate white football boots.

[john@staustell]

Doug - you seem one again to be suggesting that City players smile and enjoy themselves in training. Dont you know this goes against all known Sunday Supplement wisdom?

What's the Wayne Bridge situation? Is he also back in the mix as you dont mention him as missing? So many full backs all of a sudden!

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Doug - you seem one again to be suggesting that City players smile and enjoy themselves in training. Dont you know this goes against all known Sunday Supplement wisdom?

What's the Wayne Bridge situation? Is he also back in the mix as you dont mention him as missing? So many full backs all of a sudden!

Wayne has been looking good all week and I expect him to play v Blackpool

[Douglas Higginbottom]

http://nerdish.co.uk/pictures.php?gallery=Training%2016-10-2010

Cheers Land(Bluemoon poster)

Not bad pictures those and from up a tree as well

From that site, is it me or is johnno looking in good shape:

He does indeed, but fuck me, I really hate white football boots.

Interesting to see that picture of Johnno as I could swear he wasnt there on Saturday

[carl_feedthegoat]

http://nerdish.co.uk/pictures.php?gallery=Training%2016-10-2010

Cheers Land(Bluemoon poster)

Not bad pictures those and from up a tree as well

From that site, is it me or is johnno looking in good shape:

He does indeed, but fuck me, I really hate white football boots.

Interesting to see that picture of Johnno as I could swear he wasnt there on Saturday

To be fair..your not exactly at pitch side so its to be expected you wont see all.

[Blue in the face]

Cheers Doug. Good report as usual.

By the way, did you see the photographer bastard from the Sun today?

[ant london]

Random question but Doug...how does Jo seem to interract with the squad? Is he in the thick of things personality-wise or does he keep himself to himself? I know it's hard to tell probably but do you get the feeling that his fellow teammates rate him or not?

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Random question but Doug...how does Jo seem to interract with the squad? Is he in the thick of things personality-wise or does he keep himself to himself? I know it's hard to tell probably but do you get the feeling that his fellow teammates rate him or not?

There is no doubt initially when we had him he was part of the gang with Elano,Robinho and Berti.They were close at training and apparently off the pitch too for obvious reasons.He seems a fairly low key character and there is no evident player or players that he seems to have bonded closely with.As for whether they rate him I have no doubt I am too heavily biaised by my own thoughts so the ansdwer would be no.

I just think he is far too static and his touch isnt good enough for what we have.