Vieira Signed (OFFICIAL)

[Original Dub]

I have a nagging feeling that he is just using City to make sure of his place in the World Cup. He will be asking to be a first team starter and that is what I'm not too keen on especially if it halts the development of De Jong.

For me this transfer is more akin to that of signing Steve McManaman (32 and from Real Madrid, won everything and not arsed about City as Liverpool were his English club) than the Craig Bellamy signing.

I so want to be proven wrong though as we are close to that fourth spot!

Amen!

I'm getting called a drama queen and other such shit, but I'm not saying we're making a huge mistake, I just think its a strange signing, that's all.

You post is exactly my thinking.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I have a nagging feeling that he is just using City to make sure of his place in the World Cup. He will be asking to be a first team starter and that is what I'm not too keen on especially if it halts the development of De Jong.

For me this transfer is more akin to that of signing Steve McManaman (32 and from Real Madrid, won everything and not arsed about City as Liverpool were his English club) than the Craig Bellamy signing.

I so want to be proven wrong though as we are close to that fourth spot!

Well if he can put similar debut in Carling cup semi against rags that McMAnaman did against Villa, he will have been worth the money.

[Bingo Lewis]

Winterburn just on SSN and you'd expect him to say it was a good move.

He basically said the only role he can see him playing at his age is the holding role and we already have players more than capable in that role. I agree completely.

And a year and a half on those wages?????

If its true its is a bad move, no doubt in my mind about that. This is one of those threads we're gonna flick back to in a year or two and I'll happily hold my hand up.

IMO This is the most underwhelming signing since the takeover and feel free to drag this back up.

Thank Christ Veron told us to fuck off.

Mate, come on.
You're turning into NQPD/Hughes on this subject.

Ah hold on there mate, its the biggest topic at the moment and I have a strong opinion on it. I'm in no way against Mancini, so far I think he's the bollox... and I'm confident his transfer targets will be better than these two, but its either I keep my mouth shut and say nothing or say what I really feel... which is what I always do!

I don't want to be a whinge bag and ruin other people's excitement over a new signing, but this guy can't into the Inter side and has stated that as a reason to the return to the faster premier league- a league he was faltering in 5 years ago.

I know you reckon Vieira will be an excellent short term signing, but I don't- 18 month contract at his age??!. Nor do I think it was right to go for Veron. Until Mancini shows me a target I'm even in the slightest bit happy, let alone disgusted about, I'm not gonna celebrate his transfer policy!

Sorry...

We've had this discussion about similar things for the past few years at this time of year. Its too easy to forget that no matter how much dough we throw at clubs, they ain't gonna sell their top players in January. I agree that Vieira isn't ideal, but he is just a stop gap until we can get real quality in the summer. Can't argue with you on the Veron front though. ewwww.

we did well last January

we did, but I think the bar of expectation has been raised this season. We expect big name players this season, and I think if we signed someone who was reasonably unheard of (a la De Jong) we'd be moaning again.
Bridge is crap. Bellers was a good signin, granted, but people were even moaning at him.

[Bingo Lewis]

Winterburn just on SSN and you'd expect him to say it was a good move.

He basically said the only role he can see him playing at his age is the holding role and we already have players more than capable in that role. I agree completely.

And a year and a half on those wages?????

If its true its is a bad move, no doubt in my mind about that. This is one of those threads we're gonna flick back to in a year or two and I'll happily hold my hand up.

IMO This is the most underwhelming signing since the takeover and feel free to drag this back up.

Thank Christ Veron told us to fuck off.

Mate, come on.
You're turning into NQPD/Hughes on this subject.

Ah hold on there mate, its the biggest topic at the moment and I have a strong opinion on it. I'm in no way against Mancini, so far I think he's the bollox... and I'm confident his transfer targets will be better than these two, but its either I keep my mouth shut and say nothing or say what I really feel... which is what I always do!

I don't want to be a whinge bag and ruin other people's excitement over a new signing, but this guy can't into the Inter side and has stated that as a reason to the return to the faster premier league- a league he was faltering in 5 years ago.

I know you reckon Vieira will be an excellent short term signing, but I don't- 18 month contract at his age??!. Nor do I think it was right to go for Veron. Until Mancini shows me a target I'm even in the slightest bit happy, let alone disgusted about, I'm not gonna celebrate his transfer policy!

Sorry...

We've had this discussion about similar things for the past few years at this time of year. Its too easy to forget that no matter how much dough we throw at clubs, they ain't gonna sell their top players in January. I agree that Vieira isn't ideal, but he is just a stop gap until we can get real quality in the summer. Can't argue with you on the Veron front though. ewwww.

I know mate and I also know we aren't gonna suffer as a result of this signing - I just think its a pretty pointless one. He hasn't impressed me for a long time and someone earlier made reference to Haaman when he came..... Haaman came from Liverpool having played the last 5 years in the prem. Vieira was lagging when he left 5 years ago so I can't see him being a shining light.

I hope to fuck I'm wrong, but that's what threads are all about - I've been wrong about players in the past, but I'll blow my own trumpet and say 9 times out of ten I'm a pretty good judge on whether a player will be top or flop.

It isn't pointless. The point of it is to have another quality player in CM, either for competition to the starting spot, or as cover for injuries.

[Blue Blood]

I have a nagging feeling that he is just using City to make sure of his place in the World Cup. He will be asking to be a first team starter and that is what I'm not too keen on especially if it halts the development of De Jong.

For me this transfer is more akin to that of signing Steve McManaman (32 and from Real Madrid, won everything and not arsed about City as Liverpool were his English club) than the Craig Bellamy signing.

I so want to be proven wrong though as we are close to that fourth spot!

Well if he can put similar debut in Carling cup semi against rags that McMAnaman did against Villa, he will have been worth the money.

I still vividly remember mcpointys debut. he looked world class that day.... shame it only lasted a day. lol.

I'm sure vieira will be better than him though, but a big plus is we arn't putting all our eggs on vieira succeeding, in macca we were.

[Beeks]

Some of you on here are off your fucking tits

On this page alone...

'I'd rather we sign a defender'

Erm...do you think Patrick is the only signing we will make this month?

'It's like Bellamy/McManaman etc etc'

It's nothing like Bellamy or McManaman...both signed to a lengthy contract...Vierra is here for six months if shit...18 if good

Personally I couldn't give a fuck if he was shit...it's not my money i'm spending on his wages...nor should you lot give a shit as it's not yours either

If he is good on the other hand...


PS. I was right about Bellamy ;-)

[Original Dub]

This transfer reminds me of the Bellamy signing last January.

Everyone absolutely knew that it was going to be a nightmare and Lesley was only wasting the clubs money. Everyone knew he'd disrupt the squad the minute he arrived and twat Robson with a golf club. Everyone knew that he's spend 95% of the time collecting huge wages whilst sitting on the treatment table. Everyone knew he was only signing because he was Lesleys best mate. Everyone knew,......... didn't they?

Well now that it's clear that everyone actually knew fuck all, why don't we all get behind this signing, put our trust in the new manager and stop fucking whinging.

Aghhhhh Saulman, not you as well mate!!!

I don't think we have anything to lose by signing him and I'm not saying he's going to be a disaster, I just want the record to state that at the time of the signing I was underwhelmed and a little baffled that we went for this type of player.

Ither than that, I'm out of this fucking thread before people start calling me a Vieira hater!!

You bunch of fucking Vieira lickers ;)

[Alex Sapphire]

I think he's likely to play and likely to shine. And that will serve his purpose to get into the French squad and team.
As to where he fits in, I think we should remember that de Jong is actually a much more attack minded player than he has been allowed to be in our side. Kompany looks good in central defence too, so they could both be deployed in a team that included Vieira.

Him and Barry side by side? mmm, might be a good idea in some games

and he's not McManaman, he's like Ali B...33

[london blue 2]

This transfer reminds me of the Bellamy signing last January.

Everyone absolutely knew that it was going to be a nightmare and Lesley was only wasting the clubs money. Everyone knew he'd disrupt the squad the minute he arrived and twat Robson with a golf club. Everyone knew that he's spend 95% of the time collecting huge wages whilst sitting on the treatment table. Everyone knew he was only signing because he was Lesleys best mate. Everyone knew,......... didn't they?

Well now that it's clear that everyone actually knew fuck all, why don't we all get behind this signing, put our trust in the new manager and stop fucking whinging.

Aghhhhh Saulman, not you as well mate!!!

I don't think we have anything to lose by signing him and I'm not saying he's going to be a disaster, I just want the record to state that at the time of the signing I was underwhelmed and a little baffled that we went for this type of player.

Ither than that, I'm out of this fucking thread before people start calling me a Vieira hater!!

You bunch of fucking Vieira lickers ;)

Vieira OUT!

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I think he's likely to play and likely to shine. And that will serve his purpose to get into the French squad and team.
As to where he fits in, I think we should remember that de Jong is actually a much more attack minded player than he has been allowed to be in our side. Kompany looks good in central defence too, so they could both be deployed in a team that included Vieira.

Him and Barry side by side? mmm, might be a good idea in some games

and he's not McManaman, he's like Ali B...33

I agree with this.

In fact, at some games we could go for traditional 4-4-2 as both Vieira and Barry can attack and defend.

I stand by my opinion that he is good short term signing.

However let's turn this the other way. We have precious few central midfielders and needed adding there. Who would people have rather signed WHO IS AVAILABLE? First one who says Scott Parker, will get deserved virtual bitch slap by the way.

[mcfc1632]

Our eggs are in the Mancini basket!!

We need to get behind the man - if he thinks that this is good - then we need to back his judgement I think (even though I was surprised)

I could not stand the thought of ANYONE coming before de jong - but we are exposed if he gets injured (and yes I know that Patrick must have been given some promises on games) - but lets see how it shapes up - it is done now

It is possible that Mancini sees more here than just a player - he could bring a lot of support / winning mentality into a dressing room that was woefully short of that last year - what bemused me last year was I expected a reaction like at Birmingham after we were bought - with players fighting for their futures - proving they are capable - we got the opposite - so perhaps Patrick can help in that regard

[london blue 2]

I think he's likely to play and likely to shine. And that will serve his purpose to get into the French squad and team.
As to where he fits in, I think we should remember that de Jong is actually a much more attack minded player than he has been allowed to be in our side. Kompany looks good in central defence too, so they could both be deployed in a team that included Vieira.

Him and Barry side by side? mmm, might be a good idea in some games

and he's not McManaman, he's like Ali B...33

I agree with this.

In fact, at some games we could go for traditional 4-4-2 as both Vieira and Barry can attack and defend.

I stand by my opinion that he is good short term signing.

However let's turn this the other way. We have precious few central midfielders and needed adding there. Who would people have rather signed WHO IS AVAILABLE? First one who says Scott Parker, will get deserved virtual bitch slap by the way.

Lee Cattermole
Scott Parker
Mark Noble
JOEY BARTON

to name a few....

*waits for deserved virtual bitch slap*

[MaineRoadMemories]

I have a nagging feeling that he is just using City to make sure of his place in the World Cup. He will be asking to be a first team starter and that is what I'm not too keen on especially if it halts the development of De Jong.

For me this transfer is more akin to that of signing Steve McManaman (32 and from Real Madrid, won everything and not arsed about City as Liverpool were his English club) than the Craig Bellamy signing.

I so want to be proven wrong though as we are close to that fourth spot!

Well if he can put similar debut in Carling cup semi against rags that McMAnaman did against Villa, he will have been worth the money.

I still vividly remember mcpointys debut. he looked world class that day.... shame it only lasted a day. lol.

I'm sure vieira will be better than him though, but a big plus is we arn't putting all our eggs on vieira succeeding, in macca we were.

Exactly thats why I'm not too fussed either way. I just hope he isn't an "automatic starter" that's all.

[Bingo Lewis]

I think we all agree that in no way should Paddy come straight into the team as a De Jong replacement.

De Jong > Vieira

[Wonderwall]

As a last thought, If he is still so fantastic. Why did Wenger think it was best for Arsenal to cash in on him 4 years ago? If he is so fantastic, why have Inter Milan decided he is not worth keeping and they are releasing him when they have some huge games coming up in the Champs league and Domestically?

what have Arsenal won since he left?
what have Inter won while he's been there?
surely that's something to consider

INTER MUST BE SHITTING THEMSELVES ON THAT SYNOPSIS

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I think he's likely to play and likely to shine. And that will serve his purpose to get into the French squad and team.
As to where he fits in, I think we should remember that de Jong is actually a much more attack minded player than he has been allowed to be in our side. Kompany looks good in central defence too, so they could both be deployed in a team that included Vieira.

Him and Barry side by side? mmm, might be a good idea in some games

and he's not McManaman, he's like Ali B...33

I agree with this.

In fact, at some games we could go for traditional 4-4-2 as both Vieira and Barry can attack and defend.

I stand by my opinion that he is good short term signing.

However let's turn this the other way. We have precious few central midfielders and needed adding there. Who would people have rather signed WHO IS AVAILABLE? First one who says Scott Parker, will get deserved virtual bitch slap by the way.

Lee Cattermole
Scott Parker
Mark Noble
JOEY BARTON

to name a few....

*waits for deserved virtual bitch slap*

That's three and a half bitch slaps coming your way. I actually think Mark Noble will be decent player in few years but is nowhere near ready for us yet.

[Wonderwall]

I think we all agree that in no way should Paddy come straight into the team as a De Jong replacement.

De Jong > Vieira

Agreed totally. However, no-one knows where Vieira will play, he might be a left back under Mancini :o)

[Alex Sapphire]

coincidence that Mancini and Vieira are both on 6 months "probation"?
Would Robbie M really put his own "extension" at risk by bringing in someone who he had ANY doubt could do the job?
This is the managers silver bullet (I hope)

[Bingo Lewis]

I think he's likely to play and likely to shine. And that will serve his purpose to get into the French squad and team.
As to where he fits in, I think we should remember that de Jong is actually a much more attack minded player than he has been allowed to be in our side. Kompany looks good in central defence too, so they could both be deployed in a team that included Vieira.

Him and Barry side by side? mmm, might be a good idea in some games

and he's not McManaman, he's like Ali B...33

I agree with this.

In fact, at some games we could go for traditional 4-4-2 as both Vieira and Barry can attack and defend.

I stand by my opinion that he is good short term signing.

However let's turn this the other way. We have precious few central midfielders and needed adding there. Who would people have rather signed WHO IS AVAILABLE? First one who says Scott Parker, will get deserved virtual bitch slap by the way.

Lee Cattermole
Scott Parker
Mark Noble
JOEY BARTON

to name a few....

*waits for deserved virtual bitch slap*

That's three and a half bitch slaps coming your way. I actually think Mark Noble will be decent player in few years but is nowhere near ready for us yet.

I was gonna say that I rate Noble.

[lets all have a disco]

I think he's likely to play and likely to shine. And that will serve his purpose to get into the French squad and team.
As to where he fits in, I think we should remember that de Jong is actually a much more attack minded player than he has been allowed to be in our side. Kompany looks good in central defence too, so they could both be deployed in a team that included Vieira.

Him and Barry side by side? mmm, might be a good idea in some games

and he's not McManaman, he's like Ali B...33

I agree with this.

In fact, at some games we could go for traditional 4-4-2 as both Vieira and Barry can attack and defend.

I stand by my opinion that he is good short term signing.

However let's turn this the other way. We have precious few central midfielders and needed adding there. Who would people have rather signed WHO IS AVAILABLE? First one who says Scott Parker, will get deserved virtual bitch slap by the way.

Lee Cattermole
Scott Parker
Mark Noble
JOEY BARTON

to name a few....

*waits for deserved virtual bitch slap*

That's three and a half bitch slaps coming your way. I actually think Mark Noble will be decent player in few years but is nowhere near ready for us yet.

I was gonna say that I rate Noble.

Clint Dempsey,Tim Cahill.