Training Tuesday 20/12

[Original Dub]

Great news pal, delighted for you. And us! :)

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Great news and good report Doug, We will dip into the site funds for a trilby with a mcf.net press ticket sticking out.

Mark Allisons son must be 14/15 now. I had the pleasure of big mal coming to watch him when he came to train with my team when he was about 7/8 yrs old.

14 I think and playing at under 15's level over in Aus.Well chuffed to get the Silva shirt on Sunday. Another guy with them ( terrible of me to forget the name) is friends with Pat Rice and got it through him.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Just heard that Mancini has said Dzeko is a doubt for Stoke.He was out training today but he went in with the others before the practice "game" started.

[Wonderwall]

14 I think and playing at under 15's level over in Aus.Well chuffed to get the Silva shirt on Sunday. Another guy with them ( terrible of me to forget the name) is friends with Pat Rice and got it through him.

Yes that would be right. He only trained with us for 1 summer.

[BobbyJ1956]

That the club is letting Mr. DH in is testimony to his dedication & discretion, and it also shows that while things at MCFC are a lot more professional than they used to be there's still room for the personal touch.
Bad news if true about Dzeko, wanted him to start against Stoke because he needs a game, his size would be useful, and it'd give Mario and Aguero a rest.

[Surrey Sky Blue]

Well in Doug and good on the club!

[brite blu sky]

Good news Doug, persistence pays. Great report as per. Did you chat with Big Mal's son? is he involved in football over there at all?

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Good news Doug, persistence pays. Great report as per. Did you chat with Big Mal's son? is he involved in football over there at all?

I did chat with him.Quality bloke with some good stories too but I don't think he is involved in football in the way you are thinking.Didnt mention it anyway.

[johnny crossan]

After initial warm up jogging and work Mancini took al the players away to the middle pitch where I couldn't see a thing and wasn't allowed any closer.In the past I could have just moved position to see but although I knew it was all about preparation for tomorrow I didn't a see a thing.

You weren't tethered were you Doug?

[Douglas Higginbottom]

After initial warm up jogging and work Mancini took al the players away to the middle pitch where I couldn't see a thing and wasn't allowed any closer.In the past I could have just moved position to see but although I knew it was all about preparation for tomorrow I didn't a see a thing.

You weren't tethered were you Doug?

lol not quite but I knew my place.I thought about wandering boldy to sit in the dug out next to the pitch they were playing on but decided against it.

[feedthegreek]

nice one doug good luck i the future, like reading the reports. very informative.

[Mark (Blue Army)]

Great news about the pass Doug, and a top report to go with it mate.

[bluej]

Great news Doug, fully deserved!

[Beefymcfc]

May I just say 'Hats off to you Sir', very much deserved. May I also say well done to Man City and to those who authorised this move. You have become an intrinsic part in bridging the gap between fans and the club/players and it is good to see the club have recognised that.

Well done to all and very nice 1st report Doug. Hoping to read many more.

[CTID Hants]

Well deserved Doug, I hope that NMR (Neil from the darkside) was afforded the same courtesy?

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Well deserved Doug, I hope that NMR (Neil from the darkside) was afforded the same courtesy?

Neil isn't as lucky as me because he has a real job and can't get there as often but yes when he can make it he will be in as well.

[Chinners]

Brilliant News Doug ... time for a new sig then ...

[ruralblue]

Is this going to be a permanent thing Doug or a one off??? I really do hope it's each session! I mean whats the harm, they can monitor stuff you tell us in seconds and sure you wouldn't overstep the mark anyway!

chuffed for you (and us!)

[jono1978]

Great news mate about time what a Xmas gift.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Is this going to be a permanent thing Doug or a one off??? I really do hope it's each session! I mean whats the harm, they can monitor stuff you tell us in seconds and sure you wouldn't overstep the mark anyway!

chuffed for you (and us!)

It's not an actual pass so I can just walk in when I want.As it stand I will have to ring somebody each time to sort getting in but I hope something easier can be sorted so that isnt necessary each time.

It first got mentioned when the plans for the extra fences were getting close and somebody came to speak to me as I was watching to say I would probably be ok as they intend to get me on the inside. I didn't want to say anything till it happened ( in case it didn't) but it's a nice christmas present.