Mario on the missing list.

[Avalon]

http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubf ... sfeed&att=

Now they need somebody else to complain about.

[markuse]

http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1440034.html?cid=rssfeed&att=

Now they need somebody else to complain about.

The quotes are taken from a video interview that is now on the frontpage of the Gazzetta dello sport website

[Beeks]

Mario and Agent both say he's happy as Phil Taylor on the Oche

http://m.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/m ... pe=article

[Renato_CTID]

I hear yesterday night Mario saying at Italian Sky TV these only words: "I'm very happy at Manchester City even if I didn't play well!"

[BlueinBosnia]

I actually think last night would have been right up Mario's street and that there must be a genuine reason for him missing it.

that's exactly what i thought before i even heard that thing from Kidd

He'd have been in "arsing about" heaven yesterday

I'm surprised to not see any suggestion that he may have been allowed to skip the parade due to being a bit of a 'loose cannon', and therefore a bit of a liability at such a high-profile event...

[gaudy]

said on ssn that it was a family reason that came up and thats why he couldnt attend,also said he was very happy here and would be here next season

[Chinners]

No mention of Boateng not being there either .... we must sign more high profile players in future, we are missing out on vital media coverage! Ironic thou as with alot of things despite the fantastically organised parade and event afterwards ... the headlines go elsewhere .... ha ha ha

[Mase]

He does what he wants!
He does what he waaaaaants!
Oh Super Mario! He does what he wants!

[Sideshow Bob]

I believe him when he says he likes it here. You can see it from the way he's tried to behave (on the pitch, at least) since Kiev. If he wanted out, why would he bother? Honestly, I think Mancini has become a sort of father figure to him.

Of course, it's just in his nature to have the occasional strop or act the fool. Maybe he'll outgrow it, maybe not. I couldn't care less as long as he helps us win.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

No mention of Boateng not being there either .... we must sign more high profile players in future, we are missing out on vital media coverage! Ironic thou as with alot of things despite the fantastically organised parade and event afterwards ... the headlines go elsewhere .... ha ha ha

Mario,Boateng and Given are the 3 I can think of missing.

[john@staustell]

All this just goes to show the media are still out to get us. Cover the parade? Nah, Balotelli isn't there (with permission), lets make a negative story!

[Mase]

No mention of Boateng not being there either .... we must sign more high profile players in future, we are missing out on vital media coverage! Ironic thou as with alot of things despite the fantastically organised parade and event afterwards ... the headlines go elsewhere .... ha ha ha

Mario,Boateng and Given are the 3 I can think of missing.

And Alan.

[blue wine]

And JO

[Beeks]

And Glauber Berti

[BlueinBosnia]

And JO

I thought I saw him in some of the pics?

By the way, on a vaguely-related note, was Kolo eligible for a winners' medal, does anyone know?

[Sister of fu]

And JO

I thought I saw him in some of the pics?

By the way, on a vaguely-related note, was Kolo eligible for a winners' medal, does anyone know?

City presented Kolo, SWP and Stu Taylor with them before the parade. Not sure if City had these made themselves.

[ruralblue]

Never saw Yaya in Albert Sq or when the bus was setting off.

[saulman]

Never saw Yaya in Albert Sq or when the bus was setting off.

I heard on the radio that he came out of the town hall with Carlos. He was deffo at the stadium.

[ruralblue]

Never saw Yaya in Albert Sq or when the bus was setting off.

I heard on the radio that he came out of the town hall with Carlos. He was deffo at the stadium.

Actually your right, I stand corrected (i think?), my short term memories fucked mate. Ms Rural says he did.

[Blue in the face]

The media are such shitstirring cunts. The mail says that Kidd says he had been authorised to miss it for family reasons and adds "this is categorically denied by sources close to the player"

What a load of scurrilous shit!

If anyone on here believes ANY of the shit they will be trying to get people to buy into re Mario missing last night then they are a total cunt....fact

Did Shay Given get the same treatmeant as he also failed to attend or is he exempt as he is a family guy and does a lot of work for charity??

Shay had a match tonight for the Republic. Probably why he wasn't there.