I'm an excited Aussie.

[dazby]

Officials scramble for Man City visit
Michael Gleeson and Michael Lynch
November 16, 2011


Manchester City's Mario Balotelli, David Silva and Sergio Aguero may all be seen in Melbourne in May. Photo: Reuters
ENGLISH Premier League giant Manchester City could play a game in Melbourne next May, with early discussions being held for the Etihad-sponsored club to play at the stadium that bears the airline's name.

Football Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley, Etihad Airways and Manchester City and Etihad Stadium management are negotiating the feasibility of the match with a decision expected in the next six weeks.

The choice of opponent is yet to be determined. The Socceroos have been floated as potential candidates, but the FFA will not pit the national team against a club side - even the richest one in the world. ''Playing exhibition games against club teams is not part of the mission for the Socceroos, no matter who that club may be,'' said FFA spokesman Kyle Patterson.

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That could, however, leave the door open for Melbourne Victory, Melbourne Heart or another A-League club to pitch for the game.

Manchester City, which won last year's FA Cup, is five points clear of Manchester United at the top of the English Premier League and is second in its Champions League group.

Etihad Airways is believed to be extremely keen for the match to take place, while the FFA is eager for Manchester City to come out. The difficulty of finding a suitable date in the crowded soccer calendar may be the biggest obstacle.

A possible window after the FA Cup and the end of the Premier League in mid to late May and before the European championships is the period on which negotiations have centred.

Etihad Stadium chief executive Ian Collins said discussions were preliminary but the venue would be able to find a suitable date within its own schedule.

''At this point in time it's very early. We would like to think we could progress it but it is very early in the piece,'' Collins said. ''We would be available to host it. We can always fit that in. There is always a window of opportunity in the AFL draw and it does not have to be played at the weekend so we could play a soccer match midweek and soccer does not damage the turf.''

Given the mid-May finish to the English season and the early June kick-off of the European Championships, it would be unlikely that Manchester City could field a full-strength side.

The European Champions League final is due to be played on May 20 at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena. The Premier League concludes on May 13 and the final of the FA Cup is May 5. The weeks after that and before the Euros and World Cup qualifiers in early June are the most likely options.




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[Wonderwall]

at least its at the end of the season :-) Cannot see the Euro boys going though, I reckon it will be a second string

[Pretty Boy Lee]

Never been to Melbourne, this is worth the trip if I can swing it.

Already touring nz in feb as an excuse to go to a Brisbane away game.

[ant london]

at least its at the end of the season :-) Cannot see the Euro boys going though, I reckon it will be a second string

Still not too bad a side though really if it's something like

Pantymelons

Micah
Vincent
Savic
Kolarov

Yaya
Hargreaves
Roman
Suarez

Dzeko
Aguero

[Wonderwall]

at least its at the end of the season :-) Cannot see the Euro boys going though, I reckon it will be a second string

Still not too bad a side though really if it's something like

Pantymelons

Micah
Vincent
Savic
Kolarov

Yaya
Hargreaves
Roman
Suarez

Dzeko
Aguero

I hope postman pat changes his tune

[Yffi_88]

I hope postman pat changes his tune

Of this I am quietly confident.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I wonder what excited ginger Aussie looks like?

[plee]

Exciting news, but it's a bit hard to justify a trip to Melbourne from Sydney for a friendly when I'm back there (in the uk) later in the year.

[CityGer]

Im fine with this as long as no members of the squad are anywhere near Kevin Muscat.

[dazby]

Muscat is assistant coach for Melbourne Victory at the moment. Victory have had the most players sent off this season. Coincidence?

[CityGer]

Muscat is assistant coach for Melbourne Victory at the moment. Victory have had the most players sent off this season. Coincidence?

No. He's an animal.

[Slim]

Muscat is assistant coach for Melbourne Victory at the moment. Victory have had the most players sent off this season. Coincidence?

No. He's an animal.

ASSISTANT animal.

[Esky]

Shame it'd be in a Euro year but I live about 10 minutes from Etihad Stadium - could probably make the trip.

[ant london]

Shame it'd be in a Euro year but I live about 10 minutes from Etihad Stadium - could probably make the trip.

at least quite a few haven't qualified eh!

Oh and I forgot Zabba from my team.....Micah can go to Ukraine after all!

[southaustralianblue]

this is fantastic. Dont care if its the EDS

[Dubaimancityfan]

this is fantastic. Dont care if its the EDS

Reminds me of when City came to Abu Dhabi a couple of years ago during an international break. It was the EDs + Stevie Ireland.
Still it was good to see a City team in the flesh and the after match pub get together of City fans was a lot of fun.

[Sister of fu]

Fuck me i shit it then, thought you were come over for round two with your underpants in tow ruining more relationships..........
























:-)

[Fidel Castro]

ASSISTANT animal.

Penis animal.

Seriously, search for penis animal on pornhub. It is quite possibly the funniest thing you will ever see. I want the costume

[dazby]

Fuck me i shit it then, thought you were come over for round two with your underpants in tow ruining more relationships..........

:-)

I can't help it if h thought I was hot. Perhaps you should have invested in something racier and lacier than your bloomers.