Mario Ballotelli

[Foreverinbluedreams]

can some1 be so kind and magnanimous to tell me what a grafter is, other than one who enjoys big joints. please help the blind

Someone who works hard, puts in a shift etc.

[Hazy2]

A grafter is a narrow shovel of heavy duty steel used to dig hard ground or fence post holes. In footballing terms Gareth Barry.
Mario is more the £1 shop version that looks the bollocks, breaks when just thinking about using it.

[Hazy2]

For me And I know I am twat for it, Letting Wio get away with it in the Derby. was for me the straw. Sad I know, but my rag brother feared an arse kicking which like the FA Cup game they should have had. They are crap and we should have nailed them, they have grown confidence from that win.

[Swales4ever]

Obliged, Sirs. cheers for tutoring.

[bigblue]

100% agree. If Yaya and Ibrahimovic have trained with him daily and see him as a future great, than I believe too. You hardly ever see 2 of the top 10 players in the world praise the ability of a young player within a month of each other. And when they do you should listen.

Or, you may be a gullible cunt.

Checked who Ibrahimovic's agent is recently?

Is there any reason at all you can think of why he may randomly endorse a player out of the blue?

I may be a gullible cunt but you are a thick fucker unable to comprehend even the most rudimentary ideas. Ok, so you think theres some tin hat plot where Ibrahimovic gives a shout to Mario because his agent says for him to do so? Ibrahimovic doesn't really seem like to the type of person to be bothered with agent's requests on the off chance that Mario might be sold. Maybe Ibrahimovic was actually just speaking about a friend that he trained with because he recognizes talent when he sees it.

Still doesn't address the fact that Yaya (and many other teammates) have openly endorsed Mario multiple times this season. They have no reason to put themselves out there and defend Mario unless they actually believe that his actions have the possibility to backup their words.

Also doesn't address that Gianfranco Zola just said about Mario after the Watford game:

'I have an affection for Mario even though I worked with him only for a short spell.
'I care about him and hope he pulls through everything,' said Zola.
'You can see the potential of the man. Even when he came on today, he caused us many problems. He has to find a way of mastering that potential. I can only talk about him and what he can do to improve his situation.
'The rest is not down to me. I am only concerned that a young player with a lot of potential can shine.'

Practically EVERY professional in Italy or England who has worked with Mario believes in his talent. It is a shame that miserable little shits (who call themselves "fans" but wear barca jerseys) like yourself keep giving into the rag media and making it harder for a City player to succeed. Fuck off

[Ted Hughes]

For me And I know I am twat for it, Letting Wio get away with it in the Derby. was for me the straw. Sad I know, but my rag brother feared an arse kicking which like the FA Cup game they should have had. They are crap and we should have nailed them, they have grown confidence from that win.

We did actually lose 3-2, not 1-0.

We battered them with Mario, we battered them without Mario. We let 3 in, & that's why we lost.

[Beefymcfc]

Mario has been by far the worse striker this season and I'm hoping recent events will give him the kick up his arse that he needs. I don't think it's any coincidence that Tkixi turned up for training and the EDS game and I'm sure he's being given the gypsies by club.

Time for him just to knuckle down, stay out of the limelight for a bit and just do what he needs to on the pitch. If he does that, Mancini might even shake his hand when he comes off and moreso, put that arm around him and say well done.

You need to shine Mario, like a guiding star.

[Mike Leonard]

Mario has been by far the worse striker this season and I'm hoping recent events will give him the kick up his arse that he needs. I don't think it's any coincidence that Tkixi turned up for training and the EDS game and I'm sure he's being given the gypsies by club.

Time for him just to knuckle down, stay out of the limelight for a bit and just do what he needs to on the pitch. If he does that, Mancini might even shake his hand when he comes off and moreso, put that arm around him and say well done.

You need to shine Mario, like a guiding star.

Or as a big fella stay on your feet put yourself about a bit more like Benteke or Fellaini (head but aside!!) he could have brushed side show Bob aside v Chelski for the body check put opted to go down.....again.

[Mase]

Or as a big fella stay on your feet put yourself about a bit more like Benteke or Fellaini (head but aside!!) he could have brushed side show Bob aside v Chelski for the body check put opted to go down.....again.

He's not a big guy though. He's scrawny. As seen when he took his top off for Italy.

[Mike Leonard]

He's not a big guy though. He's scrawny. As seen when he took his top off for Italy.

He's a big lad I've stood beside him, he's no Ashley Young!

[Hazy2]

For me And I know I am twat for it, Letting Wio get away with it in the Derby. was for me the straw. Sad I know, but my rag brother feared an arse kicking which like the FA Cup game they should have had. They are crap and we should have nailed them, they have grown confidence from that win.

We did actually lose 3-2, not 1-0.

We battered them with Mario, we battered them without Mario. We let 3 in, & that's why we lost.

mate we allowed a dodgy b4 a shite goalkeeper a 45min rest in the Derby, would Madrid allow Barca such an easy ride. For me anyway we have a stronger team and we should be at it every game and against the scum it is a given.

[Hazy2]

sorry ted just to add Centre forwards whoconstantly deliver little storm down the tunnel would be battered by a manager and banished.

[lovecity8utd]

Just heard translation of interview with berlusconi where it is alleged when asked about ac Milan interest in balotelli, berlusconi is claimed to have referred to him as a rotten apple that would infect the dressing room.

Think this ends any speculation of a move to ac Milan then.

[Mase]

He's a big lad I've stood beside him, he's no Ashley Young!

Honestly mate I'd bet he weighs no more than Ashley Young.

If you put Micah next to Mario, Mario is tiny.

[Mike Leonard]

Honestly mate I'd bet he weighs no more than Ashley Young.

If you put Micah next to Mario, Mario is tiny.

Don't no how Silva or Zabba stay on their feet then, maybe Young and Bale don't dive then it's because they too are scrawny ??

[Douglas Higginbottom]

He's a big lad I've stood beside him, he's no Ashley Young!

Honestly mate I'd bet he weighs no more than Ashley Young.

If you put Micah next to Mario, Mario is tiny.

Isn't Mario actually taller than Micah?

[Mase]

Isn't Mario actually taller than Micah?

Are we talking about height or if he's a big guy?

[Nigels Tackle]

Isn't Mario actually taller than Micah?

Are we talking about height or if he's a big guy?

they're identical aren't they?

[Mase]

they're identical aren't they?

I often get them mixed up when they're both on the same pitch. It's only the fact that Micah is twice his size that makes me realise which one is which.

[Slim]

100% agree. If Yaya and Ibrahimovic have trained with him daily and see him as a future great, than I believe too. You hardly ever see 2 of the top 10 players in the world praise the ability of a young player within a month of each other. And when they do you should listen.

Or, you may be a gullible cunt.

Checked who Ibrahimovic's agent is recently?

Is there any reason at all you can think of why he may randomly endorse a player out of the blue?

I may be a gullible cunt but you are a thick fucker unable to comprehend even the most rudimentary ideas. Ok, so you think theres some tin hat plot where Ibrahimovic gives a shout to Mario because his agent says for him to do so? Ibrahimovic doesn't really seem like to the type of person to be bothered with agent's requests on the off chance that Mario might be sold. Maybe Ibrahimovic was actually just speaking about a friend that he trained with because he recognizes talent when he sees it.

Still doesn't address the fact that Yaya (and many other teammates) have openly endorsed Mario multiple times this season. They have no reason to put themselves out there and defend Mario unless they actually believe that his actions have the possibility to backup their words.

Also doesn't address that Gianfranco Zola just said about Mario after the Watford game:

'I have an affection for Mario even though I worked with him only for a short spell.
'I care about him and hope he pulls through everything,' said Zola.
'You can see the potential of the man. Even when he came on today, he caused us many problems. He has to find a way of mastering that potential. I can only talk about him and what he can do to improve his situation.
'The rest is not down to me. I am only concerned that a young player with a lot of potential can shine.'

Practically EVERY professional in Italy or England who has worked with Mario believes in his talent. It is a shame that miserable little shits (who call themselves "fans" but wear barca jerseys) like yourself keep giving into the rag media and making it harder for a City player to succeed. Fuck off

Are you 12?